Step parenting

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

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

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

An easy way to exacerbate the already complex and challenging role of stepmom is for her partner to have unhealthy boundaries with ex-wife.

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

Being a stepparent comes with certain rules and boundaries that might not feel natural to some people. You are not their parent and you are not their peer. Can you run errands for them? Clean their rooms? Help them study? Talk with them about friendship problems? The answer to these all most likely is “Yes.” But can

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!

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

Step parenting can push you to the brink. Learn 12 simple rules to become the best damn step-parent you can be.

Share this...FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin I’m a stepmom. I’ve written about it before but I consider being a stepmom one of the luckiest things that has ever happened to me. Some of you other stepmoms out there aren’t so lucky, and for whatever reasons you have bio-moms who you just can’t get along with, and who just can’t […]