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The Meaning of Family
Guest post by author Karen Struck What does family mean to you? Today’s definition of family means something different to each and every one of us. My favorite definition of
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The Stepmom Project: Best Stepmom Blog of 2020
We’re excited to announce that The Stepmom Project has been named one of the Best Stepmom Blogs of 2020 by Healthline! We are honored to be part of the quality
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Top 3 Books for Stepmom Support
Stepmoms often ask me about my recommendations for the best books for stepmom support. My first reaction is to tell them I think it’s great that they are reaching out
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How to Enjoy Mother’s Day as a Stepmom
Mother’s Day is coming up, and while this should be a beautiful day, it can be a difficult day for many different reasons. If you’ve lost your mother, or if
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Three Ways to Connect with Your Teenage Stepchildren
Connecting with teenagers can be difficult on a regular day, even without factoring in a time when we are largely confined to our homes. Add this on top of constantly
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Health Benefits of Coloring for Stepmoms
Since we’re all spending more time at home these days, we have more time to be creative and try new things. Something that I enjoy is coloring in adult coloring
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Difficult Conversations: How to Get the Results You Want
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” -George Bernard Shaw Maybe you need to talk to your partner about their child’s behavior during
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Dogs: 5 Reasons Why They Are a Stepmom’s Best Friend
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” -Josh Billings My husband and I waited two months after we got married to adopt Romeo, our dog, from
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Can One Partner Improve a Marriage?
“Marriages either get better or worse. They never stand still.” -Dr. Gary Chapman My husband and I have gone through our share of ups and downs during our married life
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Empathic Listening: The Key to Understanding Your Partner
“When I can explain your point of view as well as you can, then I can focus on communicating my point of view to you so that you can understand