The Evil Stepmother Speaks
Step Parent Love The #Olympics are truly a portrait of human hopes and dreams. This year amidst “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”[1], there was an athlete who may have changed the views of a society. The world witnessed the unconditional love of a stepdad for his son. Danell Leyva, a member of the United States gymnastics team, has been known for his prowess in high bar
Watch the #Olympics with Your StepFamily Stepfamily Life Can Be Like The Olympics If you are feeling frustrated by your stepfamily situation, here is a solution for stepfamilies. There is nothing better than an #Olympics to change your entire view. Why? It is an opportunity to have fun with your family. Watch the #Olympic athletes compete. Have dinner while you are all watching. One
To Share or Not To Share? That is the Money Question for Stepfamilies Should we share our money with our stepchildren? The ex-wife? I find this subject fascinating as there are as many answers as there are stepfamilies. I had so much fun interviewing Emily Bouchard, Stepfamily Wealth Manager and Coach because the entire topic of money can be un-ending and up-ending. Would you consider
It Takes a Village to Raise a ChildStepmoms Live in the Village and Adore Your Children Who says that there should only be two parents? That is what California Bill #1476 is asking. This bill, introduced in California by Senator Mark Leno, allows more than two adults to be defined as a parent. All parents would be responsible for support, determined by how much time they spend with the
Where are the #Stepkids in This Divorce? Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are calling it quits. According to People, "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family," Wolfe told People. "Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest." Did Katie forget that she has two stepchildren? It will probably takes years to divide the physical
Stepmom Advice: Should the Stepmom and Mom be Girlfriends? Stepmom Advice: The Gift of the Girlfriend I would not have been able to survive in my life without my girlfriends. Period. One of the best stepmom advice is to treasure your girlfriends. Their silence and their gift of listening is a powerful tool for your stepmom toolbox. Our girlfriends are our place to vent. Their trust is
Leadership is leadership, whether in business or in your family. When I feel doubtful or unsure what to do now. This is my favorite TED talk by Simon Sinek. Hey....I'll keep posting this one over and over again. It begs the question: how do we make our stepchildren feel when they are around us? Why should our stepchildren spend time with us?
Are Stepmoms an Unwitting Bully to our StepChildren? Are we bullying our stepchildren into allowing us (step parents) into their space? Sometimes, I wonder. Many define bullying as persistent, unwanted behavior perpetrated by people who feel inadequate. Over the years, I know that much of my behavior has been unwanted and I have certainly felt inadequate as a parent and step parent.
Was There a Stepmom Behind the Man? Did you know that only one-third of stepfamily marriages last?[1] That is a sobering thought. So, I wondered. What makes some families last and others fall apart? My answer? It's the Super Stepmom. That's right. If you have a strong stepmom, you have a much better chance of making it. A stepmom can be a strong force, like a reinforcement.
Stepmom Words Can Make a Difference At the end of the day, we are selling something. Yes. It's true. We are selling ourselves to our families everyday. It sounds cold, but it is the cold, hard truth, especially during the early years of step parenting. Our words can carry silent emotions. How can we make our language more palatable to our families so that they can begin to get to