Stepmoms
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I don't run into as many problems any more with the older kids out of school, but there was a time when being a stepparent caused annoyance and frustration. There were times when I was unable to speak for my kids, like when teachers called and wanted to speak to a...

Traditions Aren’t Just for Holidays
Every family has their own traditions, especially on the holidays. Hot chocolate on Christmas eve, the Memorial Day wiffle ball tournament, even knowing who gets the wishbone at Thanksgiving dinner....these are all special and cherished moments. But you shouldn't just...
Stepmoms: Just Be There with an Open Heart
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce It was heartbreaking for me watching our older kids wait for phone calls that never came, visits that never materialized, and relationships that never happened with their biological mother. I wanted nothing more than to magically go back...

Mom is Just a Title
Getting Real with Shadra Bruce I started seriously dating Dave when Derek was 11 and Kyle and Kira were almost 7. Since being first introduced, the kids had called me by my first name. Kyle called me mom almost immediately; but for a while, he called every woman mom....
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Why People Ask What I’ll Do if My Husband and I Separate
Next time you want to ask a question about something that is probably none of your business, consider what argument you’re about to get into.

Teaching Our Kids the Value of Friendship
When our kids see us behaving in a way that demonstrates the power and value of friendship, they will model that behavior in their own friendships and relationships.
