Tag Archive for: stepparenting


Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 3
As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel…

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 2
As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel…

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1
As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my step kids feel like…

Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood
Stepmoms endure many challenges in their role. They can be deemed…


“You Chose to Marry Into That.” Statements that Perpetuate the Negative Stigma of Being a Stepmom
As a stepmom, people often make assumptions and judgements about…

The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children
Through my own experience with my stepdaughters, and with many…

Five Stepmom Truths for His High-Conflict Ex
When it came the time to meet his ex I suspect we were all a…


Why Stepparents Need a Kid-Free Zone in Their Home
Let’s face it, even in the best of circumstances, kids are…

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Stepmom
Along my step-parenting journey, I have learned some intense…

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom
The decision to be part of someone’s life on a long-term basis…

How My Stepson Changed the Way I Parent
I consider the bond I have built with my stepson to be one of…

Why It’s OK To Love Your Stepchildren Like Your Own ― And What That Really Means
As I started off my role as a stepmom, I would hear people say,…