When you become a stepparent, you may think it will be easy. It's usually not... Here are 8 of the most common stepmom struggles!
I once thought I'd never be able to see the ex without feeling sick to my stomach, but I was wrong! Here's how to see the ex without breaking a sweat!
Step parenting can push you to the brink. Learn 12 simple rules to become the best damn step-parent you can be.
Two years ago, if you had told me I would not only be accepting my daughter's stepmom, but best friends and business partners with her - I would have...
Being a good stepmom also means being involved with your children's biological mom. Here are 8 Truths Stepmom's wish bio mom's understood.
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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 […]
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Real life lessons that have come directly from trying to figure out the ins and outs of this steparenting gig.
Why being a stepmom is so damn hard!
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To the woman on instagram who accused me to trying to replace my stepchildren's Mom.
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Stepmoms get frustrated when there are different parenting styles between partners & co-parents. Save your marriage and sanity by remembering this one fact.
Hey, stepmom! Are you falling into these same bad habits? These are the biggest stepmom mistakes I made in my early days before I knew better!
An easy way to exacerbate the already complex and challenging role of stepmom is for her partner to have unhealthy boundaries with ex-wife.
We love you, partners, or else we wouldn't have chosen this life. But these are the 5 hard truths every stepmom wants her partner to know.
Whether you are called stepmom or bonus mom, here are 11 tips for being a great bonus mom to your stepchildren.
I'm spilling my best secrets for building strong relationships with your partner's kids! Here's the no-nonsense guide to bonding with stepchildren.
Being a good stepmom also means being involved with your children's biological mom. Here are 8 Truths Stepmom's wish bio mom's understood.
Discover the harsh realities of stepparenting. In many ways, being a stepmom is different from being a mom—Dare I say, it's harder?
Disengaging stepmoms allow themselves to opt out of certain tasks. By doing less, paradoxically, they often form better relationships with their stepkids.
Good morning! So after this long, LONG weekend I'm feeling a certain type of way as a stepmom. People honestly don't tell you the truth about being a step mom and then it's this huge surprise when you become one and it's not all fairy dust and unicorn kisses. My sister in law was the most honest about it and told me directly that it's probably going to suck most of the time. Not because of the kids, or the husband, but it's going to be the co-parenting. Lord have mercy was she right. Again let me preface with we co-parent very well with Brianna's mom and step dad Corey. Not that we didn't have any bumps in the road ever, trust me we had our disagreements and arguments BUT the point is we were able to be adults and work it out. Because at the end of the day it really is all about the kid, that's not just a cute meme people post on Facebook. Brianna is our only child who knows who her family is, what role they play and that she can feel comfortable loving all of us in her own way. She doesn't ever have to pick who she wants to be around. Unfortunately our other two children don't have it that easily. Let me start by saying this post is about being a step mom and having absolutely no say whatsoever with the child. Seriously. I'm not joking. I can raise that tiny little human being any way I want, in MY home. When she goes to another home, I have on say there. I can only hope they take our advice and really do what's best for her. Again, unfortunately that isn't happening. Ashley showed up with a yeast infection for the second week in a row. Again by Sunday we had it cleared up to ship her back to no mans land (because honestly we have no idea where she lives, crazy right?). In hopes that she comes back without this gnarly yeast infection next week I've found myself SO ANNOYED. Mainly because I can't take care of her during the week like I feel she should be. This is where the little voices in your head scream "YOU'RE NOT HER MOM". seriously though, I'm not. and that SUCKS. Especially because of the environment she's in during the week. I can't scream at her other family, I can't send text messages of concern, I can't even be Facebook friends. It's such a hard thing that nobody tells you about regarding being the STEP MOM and not the REAL mom. Trust me, that gets thrown in your face at least half a dozen times before the sting goes away. Co parenting with someone who doesn't even want to parent is the hardest thing to live with. You get attached to these tiny humans and you want the best for them. Here's the end of this insane rant so I can move on with my week, step parenting is TOUGH and anyone who tells you it's all roses and love notes is lying to you. Right to your face. Step parenting is probably the hardest thing you will ever do, whether the child lives with you most of the time or not. Because at the end of the day you aren't a biological parent. As much as you may have control in your house you don't have control in the child's other home. Just remember your love isn't being diminished because you're a step parent. A step parents love is so amazing because they chose to love when they didn't have to. Have a blessed week guys! Kristen
Why being a stepmom is so damn hard!
As Darren and I come up on our seventh wedding anniversary, I find myself looking back on my last 7 years as a stepmom. Somedays I love being a stepmom. There are times I feel like everything is aligned.
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I’ve said this 100 times but you can’t understand what it’s like to be a stepmom, unless you’re a stepmom. Sure you can empathize but you can’t truly get it
Share this...FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin In our community, I notice that a lot of us are overly emotional but we lack the depth to properly express our feelings. People are increasingly seeming more angry and confused. There are so many walking around with undiagnosed mental illnesses and the majority of our issues began taking root during our […]
What is it really like being a step mom? It's more complicated than you think! These step mom quotes shed light on the wonderful and complex role a woman plays when she creates a blended family.
By combining my experience as a child of divorce with my perspective as a stepmom, I'll help you better understand and empathize with your stepchild.
Darren is back and we’re sharing what we do to prevent stresses that come with co-parenting an dealing an ex, from impacting our marriage. If you’ve EVER had an argument about the ex, or felt like your co-parenting stressors were/are impacting your marriage - this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
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Hi, I'm Kait, and I'm a recovering doormat. Today, I'm giving you permission to say "no." Overcome feelings of resentment with clear boundaries.
