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Broken Ornaments Better Than Broken Hearts
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Opening Christmas presents might be what the kids look forward to the most, but it’s decorating the tree together that builds memories that last. If you celebrate…
25 Rules for Being a GOOD StepMom
I’ve learned some things on this journey that seem important to share with anyone who is a step mom or is planning to marry into a stepmother role.…
Is Your Mama a Step-Mama?
Getting Real With Elizabeth Sanchez They say you don’t really appreciate your parents until you become a parent yourself. I fully experienced that feeling twice. Not because I gave birth to…
StepMom Reflections
by Shadra Bruce Today, my youngest stepkids will turn 21. I’ve had the privilege of being a part of their lives since just before their 7th birthdays. Their bio mom gave…
A (Step) Mom by Any Other Name
Getting Real With Elizabeth Sanchez We sat down for breakfast in our second week at my in-law’s house, and as usual I was stuff my face with something delicious when I…
It’s Not Always Easy Being a StepMom
I often write about being a stepmom from the point of view I have now. Right now, I have three step kids, ages 20, 20, and 24. Right now, I…
Rewards of Being a StepMom
It may not seem like it, but the rewards of stepparenting will eventually come your way.…
Building Self-Esteem in Our Stepdaughters
Young girls and women have it hard enough in this world dealing with body image issues and having confidence in themselves. Stepdaughters have added pressures, and step moms can…
Changing Perspective: From the Bio Mom’s Point of View
I am that usurper – that other woman who invades the mom space without invitation. I am the enemy – the threat.…
Stepparenting Doesn’t End When the Kids Turn 18
There's no diploma given that says, "Congratulations, you've completed your step parenting responsibilities; get on with your life."…
Disrespectful Stepchildren
While all blended families have some struggle, there are times when a step child uses passive-aggressive behavior or specifically targets the step parent in order to harm the relationship. …
