Tag Archive for: stepfamily dynamics

Woman with Hands Up

Dealing with Emotionally Abusive People

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In the stepmom role, I've encountered a significant increase…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood

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Stepmoms endure many challenges in their role. They can be deemed…
Stepmum with Stepdaughter

The Art of Mothering

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Mothering is truly an art. Bio-moms, stepmoms, foster moms,…
Stepmum Screaming

“You Chose to Marry Into That.” Statements that Perpetuate the Negative Stigma of Being a Stepmom

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As a stepmom, people often make assumptions and judgements about…
Stepmum Zen

Get Your Zen On

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Every stepparent is overwhelmed with a roller coaster of emotions…
Family Hugging

How to Honor Stepmoms on Mother’s Day

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Mother's Day for stepmoms and their partners can be a tricky…
Family Reading a Book

The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children

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Through my own experience with my stepdaughters, and with many…
Shutting Ex-Wife Out

Six Steps for Setting Boundaries with Your Partner’s High-Conflict Ex

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During the first couple years of marriage to my husband, he…
Loving Couple

The Couple Comes First

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I once read a stepmom article on ways to gel as a stepfamily.…
Guilt Trip

Stepping Away from Divorced Parent Guilt

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Creating boundaries is important for self-care… oftentimes,…
Sad Boy

The Impact of Divorce: Grief and Loss in Stepchildren

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We can all agree that stepparenting is hard, and complicated.…
Couple relaxing in front of a fire

Recapturing Christmas Magic

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This is the time of year with plenty of gatherings for friends…
Pensive Stepmum

Stepping Above the Drama of His Ex-Wife

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Being a stepmom in a newly blended family has been the hardest…
Stepmum Receiving Gift

What Stepmoms Want You to Know About Mother’s Day

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I’ve known my stepchildren for over half their lives, yet…
Pensive Stepmum

The Stepmom Who Wanted to Leave…But Stayed

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When I married my husband I anticipated a wonderful marriage…