5 Secrets to BOND with STEPCHILDREN A.S.A.P.
I was recently thinking about me and my stepson's relationship and how much it has evolved. It's pretty cool these days. I wanted to share with all of you some secrets on how we got there (well what I believe got us there). Most of you know that I am not married yet but I am definitely in a committed relationship. The truth is we planned on getting married and well...I got pregnant first! Even though we're not married, my role is definitely that of a stepmom. Because we have not said our vows yet, some will say, "Well you're
1 Simple Conflict-Free Way to Respond to Unsolicited Advice!
Thanks but No Thanks! I have been yearning for my own child and now my time has finally arrived! I am no stranger to Step Mom Lane! I've been in this role for about 15 years total (different relationships) but still I feel my experience has made me somewhat of a veteran. However, I will admit, being a biological mother is different. My belief is being a biological mother has shown me things I never imagined. It has made feel things I never knew I could feel. To be honest with you, I feel it has made me become a
Father’s Day! What Men Really Want!
Father’s Day is coming faster than a Jimmy John’s Delivery Boy! Even though the days are going by slower than usual due to this quarantine, it is right around the corner. Father’s Day is June 21, 2020 and I am not exactly sure if we will be able to go anywhere by then. Just in case we are not I thought I’d post some simple ideas that may be helpful to my mamas! I am writing this for all the amazing fathers out there! Even though I am a mother and more important haha...totally kidding or am I? No, but
STEPKIDS? How to NOT Step on Mom’s Toes!
YOU ARE THE ADULT! Whatever your relationship is with your step kids, close or not, it is up to us to be the adult and emotionally regulate. Wherever you are in your stepparenting journey, I think it is important to not step on the child or children's biological's mom's toes. Now that I am a biological mom, this hits me differently and I know I would appreciate if my child's stepmom considered me, at least with certain things. If you are a step mom or in the role of a step mom, you know the line between step and biological
Graduation Ideas…Blended Family and Quarantine Style!
As April winds down, I have mixed emotions and questions. How much longer is this going to last? When will we all feel comfortable going to gatherings again? Will everything go back to the way it was or will this be our new normal? I can’t imagine how the seniors feel who are graduating this year. As a former high school teacher, I know first hand what graduation means to these students. I have seen the student who messed up their first 3 years of high school and because of some epiphany, they finally get it together. They get it
MOTHER’S DAY IN QUARANTINE
5 Ways to make MOM’S day! With Mother’s Day right around the corner and no sign of the quarantine letting up, we have more time to think! Why not think of creative ways to make our mom’s feel special! Just because we can’t go anywhere doesn’t mean we can't make the special women in our lives feel like a queen! Chances are, my mamas are reading this article soooooooo, feel free to leave your laptop open on this screen while your kids or husband walk by (hint, hint). If this doesn’t work or your partner doesn’t do so well with
5 STRATEGIES TO SURVIVE BLENDED FAMILY LIFE IN QUARANTINE!
First off, I hope this article finds you and your family healthy and financially stable-ish. Now, let’s talk about what we can do to get through this unprecedented and unimaginable time. Although considered crucial to our health and government mandated, being stuck in a home together 24/7 can even drive Susie Creamcheese a little insane! Throw in a pinch of blended family seasoning and things can go from bad to worse faster than binge watching all 3 seasons of Ozark! But what do we do if we struggled with blended family life previous to this added madness? I read somewhere
SPRING CLEANING IN A BLENDED FAMILY?! 3 HELPFUL TIPS ON DECIDING WHAT STAYS AND WHAT GOES!
March Is Here! Spring time is among us and when I think of March, I think of St. Patty’s Day, March Madness, and my not so good friend, pollen! I suppose spring cleaning also comes to mind. These days I am trying to not get on the TV show Hoarders and be more of a minimalist. I want to declutter my home and mind! Donations are a regular activity in our home. The purpose of this article is to help you figure out what to keep and what to get rid of for Spring Cleaning. Blended Family Life! What do
6 Tips on Dealing With Step Child Attitude!
EASY? I DON’T THINK SO! "Step parenting is the easiest job in the world," said no one ever! Those of us who are and have been in this position (especially women) know this is one of the toughest roles there are. Now that I am both, I am going to admit it’s harder than bio parenting! Why?! I read somewhere that summed up why it is INDEED harder. With our own children we can be our true crazy silly wacky selves, with step kids this isn’t the case if you haven’t been there since they were babies. We can love
Are You a Helicopter Mom? What to do About it!
HELICOPTER MOMS ARE SOOOO (EYEROLL) Before I had my son, I was a stepmom. If you're a step mom you understand the list of challenges that are tied to this title. You more than likely know the feelings of exclusion and loneliness all too well. I could strangle people who would say things like, “ There’s no way you can understand, you’re not a REAL mom.” I thought, “Are you kidding? I have a stepdaughter and care for her like my own. I remember taking her and her friend to see my girlfriend in another state (she was about 10)
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