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Sad, but true: the divorced mom/stepmom relationship is typically one of the most contentious relationships in our modern families.
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Stepparenting itself— that is, forming a relationship with someone else's kid— isn't the hard part. It's the intense, conflicted emotions you experience as part of the transition into becoming a stepparent that are the real killer.
Half of all women in the United States will live with or marry a man with children.
When things get tough, focus on your relationship. It'll get better.
Just like the name suggests, being a ‘step’mom requires taking steps to enter your new role in a way that doesn’t totally change who you are.
Our child is not just one of us. He is both of us. He is both our cultures. And as a family, we are both cultures together.
Becoming a stepmother is a life-altering event in any woman’s life. The issues are extraordinarily complex and women are overwhelmingly unprepared. Yet concerns usually focus on the effect remarriage has on the children.
Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.
How to stop hating yourself and your step-kid, as well.
It is one thing to be a parent. It is another thing entirely to be a stepparent. Taking on the role of becoming a stepmom to kids that may have not known you previously can come with its own set of rules and challenges. It is up to you to fully understand what you are up against as a stepmom
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