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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

August 1, 2021

Tell Me, Stepmom: Would You Rather Be Right or Happy?

So often I see stepmoms calling moms horrendous names, and I see equally horrifying things from moms about stepmoms or the children’s fathers. It makes..

For the Stepparents

July 22, 2021

Building Teenage Confidence Isn’t One Giant Leap

The teenage years are well known as a time of self-doubt and low confidence. This can happen for a number of reasons, but you’ll be..

For the Stepparents

June 2, 2021

Get Your Zen On

Every stepparent is overwhelmed with a roller coaster of emotions on a regular basis. At least, I know I am. How do you set aside..

May 18, 2021

7 Qualities That Will Transition You From a Boundaryless to a Peaceful and Happy Marriage

When I divorced my ex I knew I wanted to remarry. I desired companionship and closeness with another individual. But, I had certain “qualifications” that I was..

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 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..

Agony Uncle – Ask Martin

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..