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Make Life Better Today: Enjoy Your “No Kid” Weekends

When you’re a parent, weekends are an amazing time for having fun as a family. But...
Make Life Better Today: Add Consistency

Have you noticed difficult transition days when your children or stepchildren come back from the other...
Giveaway: Cute Kids Clothing

We died a little inside when we saw Petite Lemon’s adorable custom t’s. And it wasn’t...
My Ex’s Children, My Daughters’ “Half-Siblings”

When my family first became blended, my two daughters were the only children in the picture....
Ten Thank-Yous Your Stepmom Should Hear

Are you the adult child of a stepmom? Author Todd Patkin has some great ideas on...
How to be a Stepmom or Stepdad

Turns out, there’s no “how to be” guide, because identity is such a personal thing. But...

Make Life Better Today: Enjoy Your “No Kid” Weekends
When you’re a parent, weekends are an amazing time for having fun as a...
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Make Life Better Today: Add Consistency
Have you noticed difficult transition days when your children or stepchildren come back from...
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Giveaway: Cute Kids Clothing
We died a little inside when we saw Petite Lemon’s adorable custom t’s. And...
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A Belated Mother’s Day Thought
Mother’s Day was a busy one. I worked at the flower shop until 1...
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Ten Thank-Yous Your Stepmom Should Hear
Are you the adult child of a stepmom? Author Todd Patkin has some great...
- Posted 16 days ago
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My Ex’s Children, My Daughters’ “Half-Siblings”
When my family first became blended, my two daughters were...
- Posted 10 days ago
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The Stepcredibles: Stepmom Superheroes
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How to be a Stepmom or Stepdad
Turns out, there’s no “how to be” guide, because identity...
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A Letter to a Fabulous Stepmom
Dear Fabulous Stepmom, I see you. It’s almost switch day...
- Posted 29 days ago
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The Stepmom’s Secret
Have you ever wondered what’s in it for stepmoms? Why...
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When Step Kids Lie: Parenting Tips
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Blended Family Wisdom from Other Blogs
Two blogs on my radar at the moment are Stirred...
- Posted 38 days ago
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Stepparent Alienation
I’m proud of my family, and despite some nervousness to...
- Posted 41 days ago
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One Crazy Blended Family Mom
Meet our new contributor Lauren Brown. She’s awesome. We are...
- Posted 49 days ago
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When Will People Stop Judging Us for Being Co-Parents?
I am remarried, and I have two daughters, 10 and...
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