Step parenting

Stepmomming can be SO overwhelming and exhausting. Sometimes it helps to just... do NOTHING. Not sure how to start? Here's a 5-step plan!

Being a stepmom can be tough and even the best intentions don't always get us the outcome we want. I learned the hard way what NOT to do. #stepmom #stepkids #blendedfamily #parenting #do-over #mom #dad #kids #home #relationships

Answer: you bet! Here’s a science-based explanation why stepparenting is stressful enough to negatively impact our mental health.

How to explain to child the role of a step-father and how it's different from a birth parent. #dads #parenting #stepdad #divorce #blendedfamilies

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I’ve written about disengaging from step-parenting a few times now. In posts like, Life as the Glorified Babysitter: What To Do When You And Your Husband Aren’t on the Same Page with the Kids and Step-Parenting Teenagers: Why This Stepmom Has Taken a Major Step Back, I talked about what stepmoms should do when:

Navigating family life as a stepparent can be a tricky proposition, especially when a person rushes into the role without giving enough thought to what children want or need from them. It’s essential that stepparents first understand what their children expect from them as a new parental figure before making mistakes that can take years

Raise your hand if you know a stepmom. Unfortunately, that may be most of the people reading this. Now I'm not going to get into statistics, because well...that's boring. We all know divorce rates are high. I also don't want to get into the why's of divorce today—not that I condone divorce. I just want

I’ve written about disengaging from step-parenting a few times now. In posts like, Life as the Glorified Babysitter: What To Do When You And Your Husband Aren’t on the Same Page with the Kids and Step-Parenting Teenagers: Why This Stepmom Has Taken a Major Step Back, I talked about what stepmoms should do when:

A look at what it's like to be a stepmom. Learn what to expect, how to cherish good experiences and overcome challenging situations.