Resolving Stepfamily Conflict
Recently during a life coaching session I encountered a stepmom who had a track record of acting negatively toward her adult stepson and his wife….
When the Night Isn’t Silent: Christmas in a Stepfamily
“I’m struggling to know what to do about the upcoming holidays,” Vicky, a stepmom of two years shared. “My husband has two children from a…
Trash Talking
I once had a stepmom say to me, “You know, every time I go to my stepson’s baseball game the biological mom makes it very…
10,000 Stepfamily Days
My husband recently woke up with a smile, “Happy 10,000 days!!” Steve beamed. “What?” I inquired, still groggy. “We met 10,000 days ago today. Happy…
Stepmom Perks
There are times when being a stepparent can serve as an advantage. Children will sometimes share things with a stepparent that they will not disclose…
The “Normal” Step Family
Recently, while in an airport I overheard two women discussing someone they know who is part of a step family. I wasn’t trying to listen,…
Unconditional Love
No one has ever loved me like my husband does. I’m not sure why, I only know that Steve’s love for me overlooks my flaws,…
Stompin’ On the Stepmonster
You would think after 26 years as a step mother there wouldn’t be anything new to learn. Wrong. It all began when we decided to…
Weddings and the Step family
“My step daughter and I have had a great relationship for over 12 years,” the woman shared. “She is planning her wedding, and I assumed…
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The Christmas Photo — What’s a Step family to do?
“My mom wants to have a new family picture taken for Christmas,” Tanya shared. “She updates the photo every few years and sends it with…