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The Parent and Stepparent Guide to Preparing Kids for College: Part 1
“It’s not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves, that will make them successful human beings.” -Ann Landers I have spent
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Habituation: A Hazard to Your Healthy Marriage
When we first move to a new city, we are excited to explore the city and check out new places. However, after a while, we become accustomed to it and
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Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature
“In the presence of nature, a wild delight runs through the man, in spite of real sorrows.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Do you feel better after you take your dog for
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8 Ways to Celebrate National Stepfamily Day in 2020
“There’s only one thing more precious than our time and that’s who we spend it on.” -Leo Christopher National Stepfamily Day is a nationally and an internationally recognized holiday that
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Stepmoms: Feeling a Lack of Control in Your Life?
You’re Not Alone. In my work with stepmoms, I’ve heard one word come up repeatedly: control. So many stepmoms have told me how they feel like they don’t have control
Stepmom Impostor Syndrome
Do I belong here? Am I good enough to be here? Do I deserve to be here? You may have asked yourself these questions the first time you attended a
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Life-Changing Lessons from The Choice
“Our painful experiences aren’t a liability–they’re a gift. They give us perspective and meaning, an opportunity to find our unique purpose and our strength.” -Dr. Edith Eger I recently finished
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Disenfranchised Grief: What Stepmoms Need to Know
I couldn’t stop crying. My whole body was wracked by sobs. I couldn’t eat. I had a sick, gnawing feeling in my stomach. After sleeping for a few hours, I
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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
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