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
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
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
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
BLENDED FAMILY IN QUARANTINE? Here are 34 Things to do!
I’m at home wishing you all are doing well during this time. On top of health, I also wish not only blended families but all families peace and harmony. God only knows this being at home 24/7 can give us all a little cabin fever! Here are 34 things to do for adults and/or kids together or separately! 1. Make breakfast! 2. Form or break a habit! 3. Take a walk! 4. Pinterest work outs! 5. Go for a jog or run! 6. Bike ride! 7. Go for a hike! 8. Shower and get ready for the day! 9. Home
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
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