Blogs about: Blended Families
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"Un-spoiling" a child is not easy....
Size matters...Size is all-important in a family. I’ve seen many families where the children are “bigger” than the parents. The children’s needs, wants, and desires appear to determine almost everythi… more →
Difficult Relationships
Reunions
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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 →
Tips to help stressed stepparents navigate the holidays.
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101smackdowns wrote 5 days ago: Check out my guest post: Five Tricks to Help Stressed Stepparents Enjoy the Holidays on Wednesday Ma … more →
...but now am found
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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 →
I once was lost...
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curlykidz wrote 6 days ago: Mommy, Cyndi, Daddy So this isn’t something that usually comes up unless some brave soul tries … more →
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 →
"Un-spoiling" a child is not easy....
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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 →
Making it Work
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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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
So it is offical.. yep she IS a dumb wench. (BM that is)
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momto3ofherown wrote 2 weeks ago: BM called last night (remember I said it is ALWAYS something with her?) She is calling because Stepd … more →
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 →
New Podcast: Teenage Stepchildren
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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 →
Ten, no 11, reminders for divorced "couples":
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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 →
"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 →
Come Together
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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 →
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 →
Holiday Rules for StepMoms and StepDads
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daveandshadra wrote 3 weeks ago: With the holidays coming, I have offered some advice to biological moms and dads out there about how … more →
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 →
