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
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
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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