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Dispelling Common Myths about Childlessness
I knew from the time I was about 13 years old that I didn’t want to have children. My sister, Rachel, and I would babysit together, and I enjoyed playing
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Love Grows and Grows: A Children’s Book for Stepfamilies
A lot of stepmoms ask me about resources for their stepchildren that will address stepfamily issues. They want to find books with characters who are part of a stepfamily, so
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Why I Love Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: a day that people seem to either love or despise. Just the other day, while I was eating lunch, I overheard two women chatting about it. “Valentine’s Day
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Reflection and Goal Setting: Prepare for Your Best Year
Ahhh, the beginning of the new year. A fresh start, a clean slate, a new beginning. Forget about last year—that’s old news! Everything is new and different now. New and
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What Seahorses Can Teach Us About Relationships
Dr. Gottman, marriage and relationship researcher, has a phrase he frequently uses in his couples counseling sessions. He encourages the idea of “small things often.” This means it’s not the
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Quick Tip: Reframe How You Look at Your Stepchildren
Do you feel like drama comes along with your stepchildren? Do you ever think to yourself: if my stepkids weren’t here, I wouldn’t have to deal with their mother? If
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The Power of Expressing Gratitude
According to an article in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, gratitude may have the strongest connection to happiness of any of the personality traits studied. In fact, “18.5
Stepfamily Activity at The Artisan Fest
Stepmoms, bring your kids and stepkids to check out The Artisan Fest at Odysea in the Desert! The Artisan Fest features a Kids Art Zone with new projects every month,
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Make a “Done” List for 2018!
Let’s take a break from all of the hustle and bustle of our everyday lives, take a few deep breaths, and reflect on this past year. We can start by
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The Happiness Project for Stepmoms
A recent study found that reading reduces stress. In fact, reading just six minutes per day reduces stress levels by 68 percent, according to a study by the University of