• Stepmothers Sometimes Feel As If Their Bodies and Minds Have Been Overtaken By Their Stepmother Role A step family can be like living in a haunted house.  There are ghosts and goblins behind every corner.  Every time you think that things are going well, “Boo!” another monster comes out of the woodwork and you are back to ‘square one’.  We all have experienced these phenomena.  A

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    Definition of Stepternity Leave= Time off from work for step parents to get to know and bond with their new stepchildren. When do stepmoms catch a break?We need time off from work to blend our families! Do you know many women who give birth to massive multiples?  You probably don’t.  Yet, when a woman has one baby, they are granted maternity leave from work.  Usually, they have six

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    10 Tips to Becoming the Joyful StepmotherImage by Marylou Falstreau Joy?!  What is she talking about?  I'm just trying to survive this stepfamily thing.  Remember, it's the simple things in life that really make a difference.  How many times have you wondered, "Did I make a mistake?"  Have you harbored thoughts that you may never be happy as a stepmother?  This class gives you 10 tips on

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    One Day the Stepmother Woke Up and Laughed!-by Marylou Falstreau One day I just realized how funny it was to be a stepmom.  I mean it is truly hysterical.  It makes me laugh.  For all of you reading this who are not laughing, let me explain by reviewing some of the common thoughts surrounding the stepmother image: 1.  Do I look like a homewrecker? Right, like I had time to wreck

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    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

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    Your Family Can Laugh Like This! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo2FJPLeQk We don't have to agree with how our partner is raising his/her children.  Your stepchildren do not have to like you.  The ex-wife does not have to like you.  None of these conditions stops us from having a good laugh. First, know that laughter is the cure for all fear.  It is the antidote to fear.  Many of our

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