Category: Step-parenting and Blended Families

I love to laugh. Laughing is my favorite. And I’ve been told on more than one occasion that my laugh is quite recognizable for it’s volume and intensity 🙂 So the day my husband said, “It’s …

So, you’ve started dating a guy who has children with his ex. Evidently, you want your stepmum journey to be as plain sailing as possible, and this means attempting to get along with your stepchildren …

If there is one thing that’s required in life, it’s having a good old giggle with friends and family. Laughing is fun, healthy, and it makes us happy. In the world of stepparenting, we can …

February is the month of love. For many women, it’s a time for our partners to shower us with gifts. And it’s a time for us to show our partners how much we love them. …

This is the time of year with plenty of gatherings for friends and family that create opportunities for fun and frivolity.  A time to celebrate, share, give and receive. It’s joyous and magical. But for …

Dear stepmom, You don’t get enough credit. After all, mixed family environments can be really tricky. There are a lot of components, emotions, and confusion at play, especially when there is divorce involved. So, although …