Embrace Your Unique Journey: The Truth About Stepmom Success
Being a stepmom is a unique journey that can be both rewarding and challenging. Stepping into the lives of your partner's children and trying to balance various emotions and dynamics can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. One common mistake many stepmoms make is trying too hard to fit the conventional mold of a mother figure. But guess what? You shouldn't! In this article, as a blended family expert, I will explore why you shouldn't try so hard, stepmoms! and why embracing your unique role can lead to a happier, healthier family dynamic. Let's get the mini answer first and
7 SUMMERTIME IDEAS FOR MOMS ON A BUDGET!
Summers with kids can be exhausting and expensive! From jungle gyms, museums, parks, play dates, zoos, preschool classes, and non-stop activities that included both fun and learning! We went everywhere! With my plate feeling a lot heavier, I thought about how I could help other moms or parents! Here is a list of everything that I think was and is helpful for our kiddos (bio and step)..especially during the summer! I also will include my Amazon Outdoor faves IF MONEY IS NO OBJECT!!! 1. Outdoor activities!If your child has an older sibling we all know how much they look
5 Wishes Dads Have for their New Wife
Blending families is a delicate process that requires understanding, and a lot of patience. When two people fall in love and decide to take it to the next level, bio dads often desire a nurturing and harmonious relationship between their wife and her new stepchild. Unfortunately, this is not usually the case. Let us explore the heartfelt wishes of dads and their sometimes, unrealistic expectations, to turn their new wife into the “perfect” stepmom. Show Unconditional Love and Acceptance: One of the most significant things a husband wishes for is that his wife extends authentic love and acceptance to his
STEPKIDS ON VALENTINE’S DAY? NO PROBLEM!
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Top 10 Back-To-School Amazon Faves!
This site contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. Here we go again! Another stressful event that should be, well, for most parents it’s a happy time because let’s face it …get out of here kid, you’re driving me crazy! You’re spending all my money and eating all my food! And you know what else!? Your listening skills are about as good as your father’s! Oh boy, your teacher is going to crack that whip and when she does…. I’ll be right here to comfort you and later slash your teacher’s
The HONEST Do’s and Don’ts of a Stepmom!
DON’Ts make your stepchild call you mom -unless they want to.do the disciplining, let the biological parent do it if this is possible-heard of good cop/bad cop? UHHHH...you HAVE to be the GOOD cop!badmouth biological mom-”badmouthing my stepchild’s mom worked for me” said no one ever!be a pushover-These kids will eat you alive!!take it personally-Sometimes it’s just not about you. DO’s give your attention-#1 Rule when it comes to KIDS!be a good teammate-2 is better than 1! Your partner needs your support.let your relationship evolve organically because it will-Kids need time, this is a sensitive matter.be consistent-Whether you or the
7 SCARY AND FUN BLENDED FAMILY ACTIVITES FOR OCTOBER
SORRY FOR THE LATE POST! The first couple weeks of this month have been chaotic! But I won’t waste anymore of your time so let’s get to it! So I know the title implies this article is more Fall based but it's really all about October! October...my favorite month and I am sure I’m not alone. No matter where you live, October is just so damn pleasant! Filled with orange and red leaves, beautiful weather, Halloween decorations, and pumpkin everything; just hearing the word “October” gets my endorphins pumping! Everyone knows that being in a blended family (especially in the
10 RAD TIPS FOR BLENDING A FAMILY SUCCESSFULLY!
Discuss and build household rules together!Make sure you and your partner are a true team!Understand that blended families take a lot of time, patience, and understanding!Have an open heart for the step kids (they have been and are probably still going through a lot of inner turmoil)Put yourself in your partner’s shoes (this goes for both sides).Spend time together doing activities such as hikes, coloring, watching movies, cooking together, etc)Say kind words and have your actions match!Never badmouth the bio parent!Don’t allow disrespect no matter what (if this can be done gently then perfecto)!Love unconditionally and consistently because when kids
7 Tips on How to Create an Unbreakable Bond with Your Child/ Stepchild
I’M NOT LIKE A REGULAR MOM...I’M AN OLD MOM I had my baby boy in my late thirties. The ”polite ones” say you’re not an old mom,” but let’s face it, I am. Ok maybe I'm not old old but when it comes to having a baby, I definitely had mine "later" in life. Being an older mom gives us that extra little something. I'm not sure if it's that life experience that some of our younger mom friends may not have had when they entered motherhood. There are definitely pros and cons to being a young and an old
3 Strategies to Kick Guilty Father Syndrome in the Butt!
We’ve all heard the saying “walking on eggshells,” not sure where or when it originated but I really think this phrase was targeted towards stepmoms all around the world. If this is something you are feeling in your relationship when it comes to your step kids, I assure you, you are not alone. When my fiance and I first met, we could not get enough of each other. If we weren’t together it was non- stop texting. Depending on our schedule, for me it was school and work...and for him it was his son and work. At the
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