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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 14, 2021

Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood

Stepmoms endure many challenges in their role. They can be deemed as “evil” or “wicked”, but the perks of being a stepmom are something that..

June 11, 2021

The Art of Mothering

Mothering is truly an art. Bio-moms, stepmoms, foster moms, adoptive moms, soon-to-be moms, etc., all engage in the “art of mothering.” According to Oxford Dictionaries,..

June 4, 2021

“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 what your role should be in your stepfamily life. Most of these people haven’t walked in..

May 29, 2021

The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children

Through my own experience with my stepdaughters, and with many years in the education system, I have learned the value of structure and consistency for..

May 28, 2021

Five Stepmom Truths for His High-Conflict Ex

When it came the time to meet his ex I suspect we were all a bit apprehensive. She was the one before us and at..

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

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..

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: stepparenting

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

Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood

The Art of Mothering

“You Chose to Marry Into That.” Statements that Perpetuate the Negative Stigma of Being a Stepmom

The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children

Five Stepmom Truths for His High-Conflict Ex

Stepmoms Are Not Most Women

Why Stepparents Need a Kid-Free Zone in Their Home

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned Being a Stepmom

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