by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
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 am the only mom in their life and we consider ourselves an integral and closely connected family. Right now, I don’t even...
by MomsGetReal Guest Contributor | Stepparenting
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest Getting Real With, Elizabeth Sanchez. The cliché goes that “eyes are windows to the soul” and the state in Mexico that my husband is from is known for just that: the people have amazing eyes. My husband’s eyes definitely...
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
by Shadra Bruce Building a successful blended family can be a very difficult process for everyone involved. I often suggest that stepparents need to talk to their spouses – that open communication is the best path to resolution – as often as possible. However, when...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stepparenting
by Shadra Bruce Becoming a stepparent can be as nerve-wracking as becoming a parent for the first time. It’s not much different: there are expectations, a role to be performed, and a child’s life influenced by your decisions, actions, and behaviors....
by Shadra Bruce | Stepparenting
Probably one of the more notable challenges of raising kids is adjusting to the various lifestyles and attitudes each member of the parenting team (a married couple, a divorced couple, stepparents) bring to the table. My stepkids were old enough, when their biological...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stepparenting
Being a stepparent can be fulfilling, enriching, and rewarding … but it can be stressful, frustrating, and depressing as well. Particularly in the beginning of your new role as a stepparent, your emotions will probably feel like they are bouncing all over the place....
