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…
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, and her latest book, Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. She's appeared at the Billy Graham Center, on Family Talk (Dobson), Focus on the Family, Today’s Christian Woman, FamilyLife and more. Laura has been a featured expert on the DivorceCare DVD series implemented in over 60,000 churches worldwide. She's spoken across the U.S., 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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The Things This Stepmom Did Right
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Learning How to Love My Stepsons
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Stepping Up— Simple Ways To Help Others On Mother’s Day
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A Passion for Helping Women who are Hurting
“Please remove my name from your mailing list,” the woman’s email requested. “I am no longer a stepmom.” My heart sunk as I finished her…
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Laura Petherbridge Shares Encouragement for Stepmoms
Hey, stepmoms! If you are struggling as you try to be a good mom to your husband’s kids, if you love your husband but you…
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4 Helpful Tips for Holidays With Blended Families
“I feel badly for my kids and stepkids during the holidays,” Amber, a stepmom explained. “They are shuffled between homes, unfamiliar traditions and stepfamily members….
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Letting Go of the Dream
“I’m so glad I attended your workshop,” stepmom Marissa shared with me. “The main thing I took away from the event was that I need…
