The Evil Stepmother Speaks
Stepmothers: Do You Have a Financial Plan? I don't think you can ever talk too much about money and how it is being managed within our stepfamilies. Money may be an issue of great divide or great avoidance. But, we have to face it. One of my greatest fears in taking on a stepmother role was, "What's going to happen to me?" Seriously. What is going to happen to me in my old age? Who
Step Parent Love The #Olympics are truly a portrait of human hopes and dreams. This year amidst “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat”[1], there was an athlete who may have changed the views of a society. The world witnessed the unconditional love of a stepdad for his son. Danell Leyva, a member of the United States gymnastics team, has been known for his prowess in high bar
Watch the #Olympics with Your StepFamily Stepfamily Life Can Be Like The Olympics If you are feeling frustrated by your stepfamily situation, here is a solution for stepfamilies. There is nothing better than an #Olympics to change your entire view. Why? It is an opportunity to have fun with your family. Watch the #Olympic athletes compete. Have dinner while you are all watching. One
Where are the #Stepkids in This Divorce? Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise are calling it quits. According to People, "This is a personal and private matter for Katie and her family," Wolfe told People. "Katie's primary concern remains, as it always has been, her daughter's best interest." Did Katie forget that she has two stepchildren? It will probably takes years to divide the physical
Leadership is leadership, whether in business or in your family. When I feel doubtful or unsure what to do now. This is my favorite TED talk by Simon Sinek. Hey....I'll keep posting this one over and over again. It begs the question: how do we make our stepchildren feel when they are around us? Why should our stepchildren spend time with us?
Can Faith Help the Stepmom? Yes, we did. Heather Hetchler of Cafesmom and I did a radio show about faith and how it does or doesn't fit into our stepfamilies. Faith is such a controversial topic because it is clearly related to religion. In our case, Heather is Christian and I am Jewish. For that reason, we thought it would be fun to discuss our faiths and see how we both fit faith into
Dear Stepmom, You must be shocked to be receiving this card from me. Let’s face it, seven Mother’s Days have gone by and you haven’t heard from me. Please do not let my silence speak for me. I really do appreciate you. Surprisingly, it has been nice to have you around. At first, I was truly resentful. The last thing I needed or wanted was another parent: especially one that
It Takes Time for People to Know, LIke and Trust You. That's okay! When you think about buying a product or service, your preference is the work with someone that you know, like and trust. It is a basic tenet of business and it takes time. When you think about businesses that you frequent, how long did it take you to know, like and trust that person? Tell me if I am wrong, but I will
I Am a Better Person Because of My StepChildren Stepchildren come into our life for a reason. This touching rendition of I Have Been Changed from the play, #Wicked, speaks volumes for all of us stepmoms and our stepchildren. It truly speaks to how lucky we are to have our stepchildren. It is a tribute to forgiveness, love and family. Although the video is a little blurry, it is
I can't help it. This video just makes me laugh. It reminds me of how awkward it is when you first join your new family: both as a new wife and stepmom. You just feel so awkward and exposed. Enjoy the cheap laugh!