How to Help a Stepmom on Mother’s Day
I have never expected my two stepsons to acknowledge me on Mother’s Day. They have a mother—it is not me. She is the one who…
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Stepfamily In-Laws
I don’t think my mother-in-law liked me. Now I understand why. It’s hard for the in-laws when a son or daughter remarries or forms a…
My Child No Longer Wants To See Me
“Laura, my 13-year-old stepson just told my husband that he doesn’t want to come to our house anymore,” the stepmom shared. “My spouse is devastated…
53 Easy Ways to Inspire Your Husband
Wives possess a unique power to inspire husbands. Help yours towards greatness with this list of 50 ways to inspire your husband.
Stepmoms and The Former Spouse
When you choose to date or marry a person with kids, it’s crucial to recognize that you also inherit a third party in the relationship—the…
Four Stepfamily Myths
“No one in my family understands what it’s like to be a stepmom,” Michelle stated. “And why would they?” she continued. “Before I married a…
The Smart Stepmom—Who is She?
“I wish I had learned this stepfamily stuff before I got remarried,” Jessica, a one-year stepmom shared. “I assumed we would bond and blend easily….
Conflict in Marriage is Like Peeling an Onion
Do you know the unwinnable game at your local kids’ pizza place — the one where the machine pops up cylinder-shaped objects that the contestant must…
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Dear God, Please Superglue My Mouth Shut
A few years ago, my husband and I attended a lovely marriage retreat in the Georgia mountains. Even after thirty-two years of marriage Steve and…
The Beauty of Do-Overs
The second the words left my mouth, I knew I blew it. I had been working so hard to build trust with this little boy…