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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...
A Letter to a Fabulous Stepmom

Dear Fabulous Stepmom, I see you. It’s almost switch day and you are tired. Taking care...

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...
- Posted 5 days ago
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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...
- Posted 11 days ago
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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 15 days ago
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The Big Day: A Blended Family Wedding
In a previous post we talked about the preparations leading up to a blended...
- Posted 24 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 9 days ago
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The Stepcredibles: Stepmom Superheroes
- Posted 18 days ago
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How to be a Stepmom or Stepdad
Turns out, there’s no “how to be” guide, because identity...
- Posted 19 days ago
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A Letter to a Fabulous Stepmom
Dear Fabulous Stepmom, I see you. It’s almost switch day...
- Posted 28 days ago
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The Stepmom’s Secret
Have you ever wondered what’s in it for stepmoms? Why...
- Posted 31 days ago
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When Step Kids Lie: Parenting Tips
- Posted 35 days ago
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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 40 days ago
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One Crazy Blended Family Mom
Meet our new contributor Lauren Brown. She’s awesome. We are...
- Posted 48 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...
- Posted 52 days ago
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