by Vicky Etherington | Apr 1, 2026 | Parenting, Stepmom Life
You wanted this life. You chose this person. You showed up for their kids. You reorganised your whole world to make room for a family that didn’t originally include you. And now, in a way you can’t quite explain to anyone, you’re running on empty....
by Julee Peterson | May 10, 2023 | Blended Family Relations, Stepmom Life
It’s awkward because you’re not the mother, but you are doing all of the momming when your stepchildren are home. Care flows from the top down. That means adults care for children and that’s the position stepparents are in, giving care and not...
by Julee Peterson | May 24, 2019 | Blended Family Relations, Stepmom Life
Mother’s Day is past. So is Step-Mother’s Day. Sometimes it’s not about perfect timing, but more about perfect trying. Being a stepmom and part of a blended family is about trying your best and not about how (or if) your step-kids love you. Nor does...
