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July 26, 2021

What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear

The most romantic statement Gabe ever made to me didn’t happen on our wedding day. He didn’t declare it at the base of the Eiffel Tower, or..

July 23, 2021

All Mothers Matter

I recently watched my grandmother die. She was nearly 93, at the end of a long and storied life, and she had no pain. My..

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

July 15, 2021

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

Whenever I coach stepfamilies – either parents, their children or the family as a whole – there’s one issue that almost always crops up: discipline...

For the Stepparents

July 14, 2021

How to Be a Good Role Model to Your Stepchildren

There are elements of parenting that stepparents can overlook, perhaps because they feel that they don’t apply to them, and one of these is being..

July 14, 2021

Precious Moments: Valuing Alone Time with the Children

When looking back on some of my favorite childhood memories, I think of the King of Prussia Mall. I remember the shop ‘til ya drop..

For the Stepparents

July 14, 2021

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Wow! Ever feel like your stepchild doesn’t like you? This can be a constant feeling. A feeling that creeps up then leaves as quick as it..

For the Stepparents

July 9, 2021

Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

Do you ever have times in your life where you just feel like everything is going wrong like you’re on an insane roller coaster that..

For the Stepparents

July 8, 2021

Making the Most Out of Mother’s Day

Oooooh, it’s that time of year again where many stepmoms are looking inward to figure out their place in the home. For some, this day..

For the Stepparents

July 8, 2021

Why I Miss the Stepmom

If someone told me several years ago that I would be missing my children’s stepmom I would have told them they are freaken crazy. No..

July 4, 2021

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 3

As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel like they fit into our blended family. Being a stepdad to 3 great..

July 4, 2021

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 2

As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my stepchildren feel like they fit into our blended family. It was my goal to have..

July 4, 2021

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1

As a stepdad, I found some ways to help my step kids feel like they fit into our blended family. Becoming a stepdad when my..

For the Stepparents

June 19, 2021

Showing Affection to Stepkids

Affection can be shown in ways other than hugs and kisses After being a stepdad for thirteen years, it didn’t feel odd at all to..

June 17, 2021

Protect Yourself from High-Conflict Exes and their Pattern of Dysfunction

When dealing with a High-Conflict Ex (HCE), it’s imperative to not get caught up in their constant complaining, negativity, and attacks. From my experience, there..

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..

Tag: Stepmum

What Every Second Wife Needs to Hear

All Mothers Matter

Building Teenage Confidence Isn’t One Giant Leap

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

How to Be a Good Role Model to Your Stepchildren

Precious Moments: Valuing Alone Time with the Children

It’s Not You, It’s Me

Positive Thoughts, Positive Actions, Positive Results

Making the Most Out of Mother’s Day

Why I Miss the Stepmom

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 3

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 2

Stepchildren Just Want to Fit In – Part 1

Showing Affection to Stepkids

Protect Yourself from High-Conflict Exes and their Pattern of Dysfunction

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