The Evil Stepmother Speaks
What if Stepmothers Chose Peaceful Disobedience? At the time of this writing, it is the day of Nelson Mandela’s funeral. Nelson Mandela was the past president of South Africa and is credited with bringing the end of apartheid to that country. Mr. Mandela spent 27 years in prison. He entered prison at the age of 44 and was released when he was 71 years old. He fought tirelessly for
There are a thousand situations, but I thought it may be nice to have a cheat sheet for just a couple of the more common situations. It's a start! Let's face it. There are rules for sports. Rules at work. Rules at school What about rules for the stepfamily. As I always say, "Stepfamilies are not for the faint of heart". It would sure be easier if we could make a list of rules. Here
Stepmothers May Fear Abandonment A common lament among all of us stepmothers is "When will this all end?" or "When will this get better?" I ask myself that same question and I have reached a new conclusion. I think it is us. Stepmothers are a fragile tribe. We are hard working and focused, but our hearts are easily broken. Even as I write this line, I can feel the pain of my broken
A Stepmom's View of Oscar Nominees Let's do the Oscars, Stepmom Style! Let's take a look at this year's best picture nominees and analyze them from a stepmother's point of view. Nominees for best picture are: Lincoln Silver Linings Playbook Life of Pi Beasts of the Southern Wild Amour Lincoln should be an old-fashioned favorite for any stepmother worth their salt. Mr.
Was There a Stepmom Behind the Man? Did you know that only one-third of stepfamily marriages last?[1] That is a sobering thought. So, I wondered. What makes some families last and others fall apart? My answer? It's the Super Stepmom. That's right. If you have a strong stepmom, you have a much better chance of making it. A stepmom can be a strong force, like a reinforcement.
Is Resilience the Key to Stepmom Help and Peace? I was watching the show on CNN called The Next List. It is a show that focuses on entrepreneurs and thought leaders who are creating new solutions that will change the world. I just love that show. I was watching a show that was focusing on Jane McGonigal who is an entrepreneur who designs games that will change the world. One of her