Michelle Zunter, Author at Stepfamily Magazine

Author: Michelle Zunter

For the Stepparents

February 1, 2022

What is the Role of a Stepparent? Redefining Parenting — One Step At A Time

Stepparents have been around for a long time. They’ve stepped in, stepped up, and they have patiently allowed themselves to be painted into the background..

October 12, 2021

‘I Don’t Have A Stepmom’

My daughter and I were cuddled up on the couch watching something together. Somehow, the subject of her brother came up and how I was..

For the Stepparents

September 5, 2021

4 Traits of Highly Effective Stepmoms

1. Self-Awareness It’s healthy for every person and parent out there to have developed a generous sense of self-awareness, but for a stepmom, it can..

For the Stepparents

May 27, 2021

The One Thing I Stopped Doing as a Stepmom That Changed EVERYTHING

The stepmom journey is nothing if not unpredictable. Just when you think you’ve finally mastered a decent amount of challenges as a stepmom, a new..

For the Stepparents

May 3, 2021

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Stepmom

Along my step-parenting journey, I have learned some intense lessons that have become my tested tools for life. Some of these tools were already in..

For the Stepparents

May 3, 2021

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom

The decision to be part of someone’s life on a long-term basis is a monumental one. If the person you love has children from a..

For the Stepparents

May 3, 2021

How My Stepson Changed the Way I Parent

I consider the bond I have built with my stepson to be one of the most important and meaningful relationships of my life. I also..

For the Stepparents

May 3, 2021

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, “You can’t possibly love your step-kids as your own. It’s not..

For the Stepparents

April 29, 2021

The Passionate Stepmom

I’m a mom and a stepmom. I know both jobs are two of the hardest, sometimes most thankless jobs on the planet. But one of those roles..

For the Stepparents

April 29, 2021

Three Tips for Stepmoms to Recover From Terrible Days

We all have terrible, no good, and downright atrocious days as human beings. As a wife, mother, and stepmother I have plenty of those days..

For the Stepparents

April 23, 2021

What My Worst Moments As A Stepmom Have Taught Me

There’s a lot I still don’t know about being a completely healthy, well-adjusted stepmom. There’s a lot I’m still figuring out. It’s definitely a complicated..

For the Stepparents

April 23, 2021

I’m Not A Perfect Stepmom

No stepmom likes to think of herself as bitter, angry, or resentful. No stepmom likes the idea of other people seeing her in that light..

For the Stepparents

April 22, 2021

How Becoming A Stepmom Made Me Love Myself More

When I first came on the scene in the beginning stages of dating my now-husband, I had very little concept as to how dating a..

For the Stepparents

April 18, 2021

To All The Stepmoms in The Trenches

For the determined stepmom who is in the trenches, I feel you. For the new stepmom who cried this morning, I’ve been there. For the seasoned stepmom..

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Too Much Parenting, Not Enough Respect

I seem to find myself dealing with my stepchildren on my own. I tend to take all the flack on a daily basis. I get..

The Life and Times of a Stepdad

As a stepdad of over 20 years, I have first-hand experience of how hard and challenging it can be. Here’s some advice I wish I..

My Husband Changes When His Son Is Here

My husband and I have a very strong and loving relationship. We spend a lot of time together and rarely argue. When his 11 year..

How Do I Do Stepdadding?

As a stepdad I am really unsure of my role and what I am supposed to do and what I am allowed to do. How..

My Stepdaughter Doesn’t Like Me!

I feel my stepdaughter does not like me. She doesn’t acknowledge me and sometimes will go a whole day without looking at me or talking..

Author: Michelle Zunter

What is the Role of a Stepparent? Redefining Parenting — One Step At A Time

‘I Don’t Have A Stepmom’

4 Traits of Highly Effective Stepmoms

The One Thing I Stopped Doing as a Stepmom That Changed EVERYTHING

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Stepmom

Five Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom

How My Stepson Changed the Way I Parent

Why It’s OK To Love Your Stepchildren Like Your Own ― And What That Really Means

The Passionate Stepmom

Three Tips for Stepmoms to Recover From Terrible Days

What My Worst Moments As A Stepmom Have Taught Me

I’m Not A Perfect Stepmom

How Becoming A Stepmom Made Me Love Myself More

To All The Stepmoms in The Trenches

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