Tag Archive for: stepparenting

Couple Talking

15 Things Stepmom Wishes Her Husband Knew

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In that moment, I knew I couldn’t say anything to make him…
Women Talking

Things I Wish My Stepchild’s Mom Knew

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I am often discredited as a stepmom blogger because my relationship…
Girl Decorating Christmas Tree

Christmas Traditions: The Sibling Tree

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last night, after…
Woman and Children

Why I Don’t Love My Stepchildren as My Own

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When Gabe and I married, I understood I was committing to him and Sara,…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Surviving the Stepdaughter War

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My stepdaughter Amy has a war raging within her. It surfaced…
Teenagers Packing

Coming Home: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Over the years, Billy and I have shared custody in many different…
Father and Child

Saying Goodbye: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Years ago, when we first began sharing custody, I dreaded the…
Mother and Adult Daughter

All Mothers Matter

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I recently watched my grandmother die. She was nearly 93, at…
Teenagers

Building Teenage Confidence Isn’t One Giant Leap

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The teenage years are well known as a time of self-doubt and…
Sad Teenager

Helping Your Step-Teenager Deal with the ‘Big Issues’

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The ‘big issues’ facing today’s teenagers may not immediately…
Stepmum with Stepchildren

How to Be a Good Role Model to Your Stepchildren

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There are elements of parenting that stepparents can overlook,…
Girl Looking in a Mirror

Coping with Narcissistic Stepchildren

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It’s surprising how many stepparents find themselves faced…
Stepmum and Stepson

It’s Not You, It’s Me

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Wow! Ever feel like your stepchild doesn’t like you? This…
Woman Thinking Positively

Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

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Do you ever have times in your life where you just feel like…
Stepfamily

Making the Most Out of Mother’s Day

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Oooooh, it’s that time of year again where many stepmoms are…