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WHAT’S IN A STEPMOM NAME?

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” William Shakespeare, […]

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STEPMOTHER LAMENT: TRY TO SEE IT MY WAY!

Many of you have asked about how the Couples Retreat went.  As you may be aware, Jenna Korf and I

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Stepmother Lament: He Doesn’t Do Anything for Me!

Once, I did a podcast called “I May Not be First on the List, But Can I Get on the

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4 Tips to Avoid the Summer Divorce Schedule Blues

Oh, boy!  The school year is ending and for many of us it means that the children’s schedules are changing. 

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My Resentment is All-Consuming

When you feel resentful, do you feel disappointed in yourself?  Feel as if you are a bad or selfish person? 

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How to Resist Terrorism at Home

When you are at war, you feel alone, isolated and as if no one cares about you. Think about it. 

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Stepmoms: Are We Too Harsh on the Ex?

Haven’t we all said it or thought it.  Here is the rant. That ex is insane! I mean it. Really

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Stepmother’s Lament: OMG! I’m a Nag!

Do you recognize yourself? When was the last time you pointed out a negative characteristic of your partner?  Their ex

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The Stepmother Who Blames: Is That You? (Yup!)

Do you find yourself blaming others for your life situation? See if any of these ‘stepmother’ statements strike a chord

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Step-mothering: It Takes So Much Time!

“Tragedy plus time equals comedy.” Lily Tomlin If you have ever wondered: How much more time do I devote to

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