February 5, 2019
The Magic 7
L-O-V-E that thing we want to have, that lasts a lifetime. Well, if you are part…
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January 24, 2019
You Hurt.They Hurt. We All Hurt- Understanding Rejection by the BioMom
Here’s a little known fact about me. I have been working with families in crisis…
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December 31, 2018
Kicking 2019 Into High Gear
Now that the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over, I like to take stock…
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December 18, 2018
Contending with Chaos to Create Christmas Peace
Now that the season of bright lights and big expectations is here, it is…
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September 18, 2018
Hey Stepmama! Stop Taking it so Personally
In my role as a stepfamily coach and the administrator of several stepmom support groups…
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May 17, 2018
What to do When Your Marriage is Not Number 1
One of the most painful and repeated stories I hear in my work with stepparents…
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May 11, 2018
You Don’t Have to Hate Mother’s Day Anymore
I wanted to share some perspective for Mother’s Day and a few tips to make…
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March 3, 2018
10 Tips for Healthy Stepcoupling
Marriage is tough stuff. It takes intentional work to keep the fire that brought you…
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December 30, 2017
Stepcouple Resolutions: 5 ways to Keep your Partnership Strong Throughout the Year
Life is stressful. We have pressure on us from multiple sources. But as a partner…
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December 16, 2017
Handling the Holidays Like a Stepparent Pro
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of light, love, and happiness..or…
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Welcome to my website Step by Step Mom!
Inspired by my own experiences, and the experiences of the stepfamilies I work with, I write about the stresses of day to day challenges in step families and provide simple solutions to help you sort out the mess.
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