Stepmoms
We’re Not All Wicked
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 Christmas, it’s likely your kids are already bouncing off the walls with...
The Challenges of Being a Stepparent
Stepparenting is HARD. There are no easy answers. Successful blended families happen because the biological parent supports the stepparent, because the adults act like adults, because the families embrace open communication and mutual respect, because of deep commitment and a willingness to persist, and because of luck.
Avoiding the Holiday Custody Tug of War
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I was in the store the other day and they're already clearancing costumes and preparing to put out Christmas trees and ornaments. It's September, but if you're a blended family, that can simply mean the stress season is about to begin....
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 two children, which I did, but because I became a step-parent and then later...
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Everyone CRAVES to be heard
Getting Real With Jennifer Poole One of the most important things we can do for those we care about it just listen, but you have to active in this process. Here are some tips to help you become an active listener, which will assist you in communicating with your...
Assertive Resolution
Getting Real With Jennifer Poole We have talked about how to open the lines of communication to address a conflict but now we want to move forward to resolving that conflict. First, list each person's needs. Second, brainstorm all kinds of possible solutions. Third,...
