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May 27, 2021

Recapturing Christmas Magic

This is the time of year with plenty of gatherings for friends and family that create opportunities for fun and frivolity. A time to celebrate,..

For the Stepparents

May 26, 2021

Stepping Above the Drama of His Ex-Wife

Being a stepmom in a newly blended family has been the hardest task of my life. For me, the most challenging part has been learning..

May 23, 2021

What Stepmoms Want You to Know About Mother’s Day

I’ve known my stepchildren for over half their lives, yet I get reminded of my lack of belonging continuously throughout the year. Mother’s Day is often..

For the Stepparents

May 21, 2021

The Stepmom Who Wanted to Leave…But Stayed

When I married my husband I anticipated a wonderful marriage full of love and devotion but what I didn’t expect was feeling like I had..

For the Stepparents

May 17, 2021

The Guilty Stepmom

Being a stepmom is the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I find myself dealing with a high-conflict ex-wife and dysfunctional situations on..

For the Stepparents

May 16, 2021

Stepmoms Are Not Most Women

My husband and I just celebrated our wedding anniversary. Our marriage has been challenging due to his ex and her instabilities, which inevitably trickle down to..

For the Stepparents

May 11, 2021

Why Stepparents Need a Kid-Free Zone in Their Home

Let’s face it, even in the best of circumstances, kids are not easy to be around 100 percent of the time. Even biological parents need..

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

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..

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..