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Reunions3 comments

curlykidz wrote 18 hours ago: So a lot’s happened on the family front since last week… I spent about two and a half ho … more →

Tags: curlykidz, Family Life, Mommy Time, Adoption, biological parents, co-parenting, custody, Divorce, step-parents

Tips to help stressed stepparents navigate the holidays. 1 comment

101smackdowns wrote 5 days ago: Check out my guest post: Five Tricks to Help Stressed Stepparents Enjoy the Holidays on Wednesday Ma … more →

Tags: Advice from the Pros, Stepmom's, Becoming a Stepmom, Divorce, Holidays, Jacquelyn Fletcher, psychology today, Remarriage, StepMonster

...but now am found2 comments

curlykidz wrote 5 days ago: So I’m about to turn 18 for the second time (this means I’m almost 36), so I really didn’t see this … more →

Tags: curlykidz, Family Life, Parenting, Adoption, biological parents, co-parenting, custody, Divorce, step-parents

I once was lost...3 comments

curlykidz wrote 6 days ago: Mommy, Cyndi, Daddy So this isn’t something that usually comes up unless some brave soul tries … more →

Tags: Family Life, Mommy Time, Parenting, Adoption, biological parents, co-parenting, custody, Divorce, step-parents

Double Standards

momto3ofherown wrote 6 days ago: As most Stepmothers know there seems to always be a double standard when it comes to the ex and what … more →

Tags: custody, Divorce, Legal, Parenting, Stepson, Teens, The Ex, 7-year-olds, changing custody

"Un-spoiling" a child is not easy....1 comment

Rod E. Smith, MSMFT wrote 1 week ago: Size matters...Size is all-important in a family. I’ve seen many families where the children are “bi … more →

Tags: adolescence, boundaries, Children, Communication, over parenting, Parenting/Children, Single Parenting, Space, Step parenting

Making it Work8 comments

mommasunshine wrote 1 week ago: CBG stole my thunder a little bit on the weekend when he talked about what I’ve been up to in … more →

Tags: Dating, Figuring Stuff Out, Family, CBG, Mom Stuff, evil stepmom, singlemom, Life, Relationships

Dear Biological Mom,

momto3ofherown wrote 1 week ago: I know that this letter probably will not get a response from you and if it does it will be a … more →

Tags: The Ex, stepmom, Parenting, Divorce, Teens, custody, Legal, School, Exwife

In-laws spoil my children...

Rod E. Smith, MSMFT wrote 2 weeks ago: “My in-laws spoil my children. The kids don’t close their mouths after talking about som … more →

Tags: adolescence, Children, Differentiation, Difficult Relationships, Faith, Family, Generosity, High Maintenance Relationships, In-Laws

Conception and Birth in a Blended Family

completejoy wrote 2 weeks ago: As I prepared the topics for the Trauma bonds list in the Journey to Maturity material, I was faced … more →

Tags: Encouragement, Family, Restoration, trauma, Christian

So it is offical.. yep she IS a dumb wench. (BM that is)2 comments

momto3ofherown wrote 2 weeks ago: BM called last night (remember I said it is ALWAYS something with her?) She is calling because Stepd … more →

Tags: custody, Divorce, health, Health Issues, Legal, Parenting, School, Teens, The Ex

Bonding With Step Children

daveandshadra wrote 2 weeks ago: There is no better time than the holiday season to strengthen the bond between you and your stepchil … more →

Tags: parenting advice, Bonding, Christmas, Holidays, shadra, Shadra Bruce, Step parenting, stepchildren

New Podcast: Teenage Stepchildren 2 comments

101smackdowns wrote 3 weeks ago: If you have teen stepkids in your home, you need to listen to this episode of the free Stepmom Circl … more →

Tags: stepkids, Stepmom Circles podcast, Stepmom's, Becoming a Stepmom, Emily Bouchard, Stepdaughters, stepmother, stepparents, stepsons

Ten, no 11, reminders for divorced "couples":1 comment

Rod E. Smith, MSMFT wrote 3 weeks ago: This is someone you once loved....1. Your former spouse is a person whom you once loved. 2. Your for … more →

Tags: Relationships, Communication, Voice, Abuse, Divorce, domination, Personal Growth, Toxic Relationships, Attraction

"Average American" household now only 22% of U.S.

chaptertwoblog wrote 3 weeks ago: “The concept of an average American is gone, probably forever.” – Peter Francese, American Dem … more →

Tags: ageless marketing, an agency that specializes in the senior or mature mark, Chapter Two Communications, Mike Baumayr, senior brands agency, Senior marketing agency, phoenix ad agency, mature market, Younger values

Come Together5 comments

hipm0m wrote 3 weeks ago: The last few days have been pretty emotional for me. On Wednesday, my ex-husband and I met at Family … more →

Tags: co-parenting, commitment, Communication, Cooperation, custody schedule, Family, Halloween, happiness, Mr. right

Mapping out a prenup

The Smart Divorce wrote 3 weeks ago: Many people think a prenuptial agreement is for the rich and famous.  However, there are many issues … more →

Tags: Deborah Moskovitch, Divorce, Magazine Articles, Prenuptial Agreements: Co-habitation agreements; import, The Smart Divorce

Holiday Rules for StepMoms and StepDads1 comment

daveandshadra wrote 3 weeks ago: With the holidays coming, I have offered some advice to biological moms and dads out there about how … more →

Tags: parenting advice, Bio-mom, custody, Holidays, shadra, Shadra Bruce, shared holidays, step-parent, stepkids

The Last Straw

momto3ofherown wrote 3 weeks ago: So the last couple weeks have been interesting. Every single week since CPS was called Stepson7 has … more →

Tags: Stepson, The Ex, Step Kids, Step-Mom, stepmom, stepparent, Parenting, Divorce, Teens


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