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 your partner is. Even though it may not feel like it, progress is happening. If you think back to when you first started dating or
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 you can’t become a mother, it may be a day of heartache for you. As a stepmom, your family might not recognize you at all,
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 the end of the day reflecting about lessons learned performed 23% better after 10 days than those who did not reflect. Furthermore, another study of
Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart. -Unknown Being a stepmom can be stressful for a variety of reasons, from figuring out your stepmom role to
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” -Viktor E. Frankl While this is a joyous time of year with the holidays coming up, it can also be a stressful time with figuring out holiday plans and schedules. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with trying to balance your
Time with the ones you love is time well spent. National Stepfamily Day is a nationally and an internationally recognized holiday that is celebrated on September 16th each year. It’s a time for stepfamilies to get together and celebrate being part of a stepfamily. Christy Tusing-Borgeld is the founder of National Stepfamily Day and you
“She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” –Elizabeth Edwards I was walking my dog, Romeo, one day and I passed a neighbor who was getting his morning walk in. It was close to 90 degrees, and it wasn’t even 8 am. When I asked
“Treat yourself as you would treat a good friend.” -Kristin Neff When my stepkids are here, I change into a different person. At the beginning of the week, I start off with high hopes and a positive attitude. I try to hang onto that joy, but towards the end of the week, I can feel
Guest Post By Karen Struck One of the most joyful experiences in life is the unconditional love of our pets. They bring us so much happiness and teach us important lessons in life like responsibility, patience, and love. For many of us, losing our beloved companions can feel as painful as losing a human family
“Marriage is a mosaic you build with your spouse. Millions of tiny moments that create your love story.” -Jennifer Smith Although 90 percent of people get married, only four in ten will find lasting love, according to Ty Tashiro, social scientist and author of The Science of Happily Ever After. Relationships fail due to many