The Importance of Self-Compassion
You deserve the love and kindness that you give so easily to others. Stepfamily life can be stressful. You might feel like you’re walking on eggshells and find yourself second-guessing
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How to Celebrate National Stepfamily Day in 2022
Family is like music: some high notes, some low notes, but always a beautiful song. National Stepfamily Day is a nationally and an internationally recognized holiday that is celebrated on
Cover Girl for StepMom Magazine
I am honored to be the cover girl for the August 2022 issue of StepMom Magazine. StepMom Magazine has definitely helped me during my stepmom journey, and that’s why I’m
Implementation Intention: The Key to Achieving Your Goals
Ask yourself if what you’re doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow. Ever wonder why some people set goals but don’t achieve them while
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Set Goals to Grow into Your Future Self
The best way to predict your future is to create it. -Peter Drucker Excerpt from Day 2 of Stepmom Bootcamp: A 21-Day Challenge Visualize and Set Goals Now that you
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Visualization Technique: Your Future Self
When you let go of who you think you are supposed to be, you can become who you want to be. Shannon Kaiser Excerpt from Day 2 of Stepmom Bootcamp:
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Help Your Teen Make the Most of Summer Break
Guest Post by Carrie Spencer College admissions offices are increasingly looking at teens’ summer activities to determine how motivated and well-rounded they’ll be as undergraduates. This means it’s more important
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Progress Takes Time, Stepmom!
According to researchers, it takes about four to seven years for stepfamilies to blend or bond. During this time, your stepfamily is evolving and growing, just as your relationship with
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4 Ways to Enjoy Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
Mother’s Day is coming up, and while this is a beautiful day, it can also be a difficult day for many different reasons. If you’ve lost your mother, or if
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How Intentional Reflection Improves Your Stepmom Life
According to recent studies, reflection has a positive impact when used on a regular basis. In fact, researchers from Harvard Business School found that employees who spent 15 minutes at