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
Found your Soulmate…Everything is PERFECT! Now it’s time to meet his kids!
3 THINGS NOT TO DO AHHHHHHHHH......the early relationship bliss, where everything is hearts and unicorns. A place so magical that we can't imagine life before this person. He is without a doubt, your dream man, the person you've been waiting for your whole life, your knight in shining armor, the embodiment of perfection. Before you know it, your whirlwind romance has been so intense and crazy like one extra long Spring Break. You wake up and everything is a blur alongside your positive pregnancy test (more on that in later posts). Meeting the kids no longer becomes
7 Tips on How to Be A Happy (Blended) Family-And Stay That Way!
With life, kids, appointments, cleaning, bills, jobs, activities, cooking, homework and did I mention cleaning??? It's easy to lose sight of that special thing you and your mate had that brought this family together in the first place! This is especially true if you're a blended family! ANYTHING WORTH IT, TAKES WORK! Like with anything that truly matters in life, it takes maintenance, dedication, and hard work. Anytime two people who grew up differently and merge lives, have children and attempt to blend beliefs...is conflict going to happen ? Well of course, it is inevitable. It is important to remember
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
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
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
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
5 Reasons Why I Co-Sleep with my Toddler-On Purpose!
Co-sleeping is such a controversial topic. If I ask parents if their toddler sleeps with them some will say “Heh heh heh hell no my kid does not sleep with me!” Others might say, “Well my kid sleeps in their own bed but during the night they come to our bed.” For us, I am proud to admit that we sleep with our toddler ON PURPOSE (by "us" I mean that's how mama wants it and papa better be supportive- which he is)! If you read about this topic, like with many topics, you will likely find an article or
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
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
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