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…
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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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…
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Daddy’s Little Girl
Father’s Day hasn’t always been an enjoyable experience for me. My parents divorced when I was eight years old. Before they separated I was “Daddy’s little…
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Pondering Limitless Love
In the ’70s, there was a wildly popular song by Roberta Flack entitled, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face. It has a soothing…
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Mother and Daughter — When Roles Reverse
My mom and I live in different cities in Florida, but our hometown is near Buffalo, N.Y. Neither of us enjoy the cold weather anymore;…
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Two Grandmas
Twenty-five years ago, my two stepsons were 11 and 13 when their dad and I got married. To them, I have always been “Stepmother” or…
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When V-Day is D-Day: Lonely on Valentine’s Day
“I hate Valentine’s Day,” the middle-aged woman sadly shared with me. “Why?” I responded. “At my office, I have to spend the entire day watching…
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What’s Your Price Tag?
Just before Christmas while opening the mail, I reviewed the tax statement in the pile. “Pitiful,” I whispered to myself as I saw the small…
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Conquering Holiday Hassles — Part 2
Please welcome back Dr. Laura Petherbridge, who has for several years poured her life into teaching and ministering to families worldwide. Today we continue her…
