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Author: Laura Petherbridge

Laura is an international speaker and author of, When ‘I Do’ Becomes ‘I Don’t’, The Smart Stepmom, 101 Tips for The Smart Stepmom, Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul. She has appeared at/on the Billy Graham Center, Family Talk (Dobson), Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, FamilyLife, Lifeway, and Moody Broadcasting. Laura has been a featured expert on the DivorceCare DVD series implemented in over 60,000 churches worldwide. In addition to the US, she has spoken in South Africa, Australia, and Canada. Laura and Steve live in Atlanta, Ga, and have been married for 35 years. She has two stepsons, daughters-in-law, and grandkids. She may be reached at www.TheSmartStepmom.com
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Sense and Sensibility Between Mom and Stepmom

Recently, I read a comment from a stepmom seeking insight on a situation regarding her stepson’s mother. Based on what she shared, in my humble…

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Stepmom Living: The Things I Have Learned

I had two stepmoms in my lifetime. One when I was fourteen, and the second when I was thirty. That means I should have known…

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Stepmoms: When Your Husband Hurts

“Laura, my husband is always so sad about his kids. They no longer come to visit, and they hardly ever call or connect with him…

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Are You Willing to Die on THAT Hill?

“I can’t get my stepkids to eat healthy foods,” a stepmother shared with me. “When they are at their mom’s house they eat fast food…

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Blended Families · Relationships

Death in a Step family

I was in Tyler, Texas getting ready to stand before one thousand women when I got the call from my brother, Mark. “Dad has had…

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Blended Families · Relationships

Holidays and the Stepfamily

Sometimes, Christmas in a blended family can appear more like a war zone than the birth of a sacred Savior. The battles between two homes…

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Adult Children · Blended Families

When the Stepkids Are Adults

“I’ve decided to begin some new techniques with my adult stepkids,” stepmom Nancy shared with me. “I sent an email to my step daughter-in-law sharing how…

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Stepfamily Suggestions for Weddings, Graduations and Proms, Oh My!

There’s nothing like a wedding, graduation, prom, or special occasion to get the tension taut in a stepfamily. That’s because dreams, family traditions, and high…

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The Things This Stepmom Did Right

Recently, my husband and I attended his son’s 40th birthday party. It’s hard to believe he was 11 when Steve and I married. Now he…

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Top Ten Financial Topics to Tackle Before a Remarriage

My husband, Steve, was a banker for 25 years. So when it comes to people and their finances, he has seen it all. His signature statement…

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💔 “Do they even notice all I do?” If you're 💔 “Do they even notice all I do?”
If you're a mom who has ever whispered this question to yourself, today's article is for you.

New contributor Tabitha Goodling shares how motherhood can feel like a thankless job, especially in the teen years. But God can meet us right in the middle of our messy kitchens and even messier emotions.

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Happy Mother’s Day from all of us here at MomLife Today. May you feel loved, cherished and reminded of God’s great love for you today. #happymothersday #momlife
For anyone who has experienced the loss of a mothe For anyone who has experienced the loss of a mother, Mother's Day can be a time full of mixed emotions, joy and sadness. 🧡

Today on the blog, Miriam Ngatia shares with us her own story of losing her mother and the lessons she's learned in the process. You can read Two Worlds: A Mother's Day Reflection now at the link in bio.
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"Motherhood comes in seasons. Some feel light and "Motherhood comes in seasons. Some feel light and full of joy, like when your baby finally sleeps through the night or your child says something that makes you laugh until you cry. But then there are the other seasons, the ones that feel heavy, lonely, and just plain hard.”

From the overwhelm of being a new mom, to growing a family, rediscovering our identities and becoming a stay-at-home mom, every season carries with it it’s own challenges and special graces from God.

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This Mother’s Day, why not give yourself the gif This Mother’s Day, why not give yourself the gift of rest? 💗 

Today's article from @g_fiorletta reminds us moms that we pour out love to our families all year—so why not take a moment to pause, breathe, and be filled?

You can find some great ideas for your own Mother's Day this year inside “A Mother’s Day for You,” now at the link in bio! #momlife #momtips
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It’s like Spring - lots of beautiful things, but you can barely enjoy them because everything is covered with an inch of pollen, and you're constantly sneezing..."

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