Step parenting

Have you asked yourself, "Am I a stepmom if I'm not married yet?" In short, no! But here's why it matters, and why it's totally okay.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 […]

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