My co-host, Erin Erickson is putting together an advice book for Stepmoms! (if you’re reading this, that would be you!)
Whatever your question, no matter how silly it sounds in your head – send it to Erin and she’ll corral her Stepmom Posse for the answers! (And don’t be surprised if one of your off the [...]
Archive of posts tagged Stepmoms
Everything You Always Wanted To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
Stepmoms Chat: Don’t Take It Personally with SMOM Coach Cathryn Bond Doyle
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Join Peggy Nolan and Erin Erickson as they host “Stepmoms Chat” on Monday, February 15, 2010 at 8PM EST.
Call in number: (347) 843-4229
Listen Live from the comfort [...]
A Shift In Perspective
My A-Ha Moment
by Stephanie Fields
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I have spent the last four years trying to “fix” what I thought was wrong with my boyfriend, his kids, and his ex-wife.
It felt good at first to have my boyfriend be so grateful for my help and it felt good that his kids loved me (we had so much fun [...]
Turmoil
Who’s turmoil are you caught up in? What turmoil are you caught up in?
Jacquelyn Fletcher has an awesome post – check out her take on The Stepmother’s Bill of Rights and then ask yourself if you are causing some of your own turmoil…
Conflict and Anger
What Conflict are you participating in today? Would it be ok if you stopped participating? What would your life look like if you did?
What makes you the most angry? Uncover this and you will find the source of your pain.
Joy – Enough to Go Around
To all my sister stepmoms – Walmart and Coke know who we are…we’re the really cool stepmom! And I’m pretty sure this 1minute ad could very well be my family…
My Christmas 2009 Photo Collage
Christmas at my Dad’s and Sharon’s
1963: Dad m Suzanne = me, David, Chris, and Michael
…Suzanne declared unfit to raise kittens, puppies, ants, [...]
No One Appreciates Me – Part IX
Happy New Year Stepmom Sisters! May 2010 bring you joy, happiness, and a happy remarried life!
(Author’s Note: I’ve applied the principles of conflict resolution to my own life. Your mileage may vary!)
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt unappreciated. As stepmoms, feeling unappreciated is one of the biggest complaints I see. And it’s usually followed [...]
The Stepmom’s Toolbox Radio Show
Yes…you heard me right! A Radio Show! Yahooooooooo!
Join me and Erin Erickson of The Erin Experiment and StepChicks fame as we dish tips, tools, and advice beginning January 4, 2010 at 8PM EST. Our show will air the first Monday of every month!
Our first show is all about becoming a stepmom and we’ve got Jacquelyn [...]
Is It A Problem Or A Decision?
Sometimes we like to hang onto our problems like we hang onto our favorite pair of too small jeans – vowing to get back to the weight we once were but never firmly making the decision to lose the weight.
You Have a Choice
Either let the problem go or decide to do something about it. Because [...]
Your Way of Being – Part VII
(author’s note: These are my own experiences applying conflict resolution strategies. Your mileage may vary!)
What I’m having trouble with is – what if they really are causing the problem? What then? ~ BelleRouge
Collusion is “a conflict where the parties are inviting the very things they’re fighting against.” Another way to say this is a quote [...]
