Step parenting

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

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

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Advice about the struggles & joys of step-parenting. Learn how to be a good stepmom and get the support you need to thrive in your stepmom role. #stepmomlife #stepmom #stepparenting #blendedfamily #blendedfamilies #parenting

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

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

Hey stepmom, is it time to disengage from parenting your stepkids? I did and this is what happened! #stepmomsupport #stepmomresources #stepkids #stepparenting

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:

Triggered by the ex wife, your stepkids or co-parenting? Read this.

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Co-parenting advice for teenagers!

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

Being a stepmom brings about emotions that you may not have experienced before. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! This stepmom resented the chaos her stepson created upon his arrival back into their home. Read this to learn the steps she took to understand his behavior and build a better bond.

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

Parenting teens is challenging enough, but stepparenting teens? Exponentially more difficult. Here are 4 tips to help you navigate this phase!

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Exactly! Wouldn't have traded the 10 years I was blessed to be a stepmother for all the wealth in the world.