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Blending Eggs-cellently

Blending Eggs-cellently

by Julee Peterson | Mar 28, 2020 | Approaches, Blended Family Relations, Challenges, Parenting

Whether you’re stuck at home with a blended family or a first family – times like these can become trials of patience. Tempers can get short and attention can wan. For blended families finding ways to make home feel “normal” is difficult,...
Step-moms, Mother’s Day Is Not For You.

Step-moms, Mother’s Day Is Not For You.

by Julee Peterson | May 24, 2019 | Blended Family Relations

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...
Back To School = Back To Basics (Relationship Basics)

Back To School = Back To Basics (Relationship Basics)

by Julee Peterson | Aug 22, 2018 | Blended Family Relations, Challenges, Parenting

      Summer is a saucy schedule-less mess of chaos, fun, and boredom (per the kiddos) and is a hotbed for emotions.  When the kids are around it’s a free-for-all of family life and that makes it hard to be objective about how everyone is relating. Back to school is...
Good Enough Step-Parenting

Good Enough Step-Parenting

by Julee Peterson | Jun 24, 2018 | Approaches, Blended Family Relations, Parenting

It may seem counter-intuitive, but being less involved as a stepparent is more beneficial to your Blended Family than always trying to be a perfect parent. With that said, it doesn’t mean to disengage from the solid responsibilities of step-parenting and daily...

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