Dear Friend,Struggling to find the right tools for your stepfamily situation? You’re not alone. Stepfamilies face unique challenges, and therefore, require unique solutions tailored exactly for their specific need. I firmly believe, "you can't give a...
Dear Friend,As I sit at this outdoor café in Minnesota, editing an article for the November issue of Stepmom Magazine, I can't help but be drawn into the tapestry of life unfolding around me. The air is filled with the quiet murmurs of midlife women,...
Are you... Tired of feeling stuck in negative thought patterns? Exhausted from ruminating on things you can't change? Caught in a cycle of frustration and helplessness? Believing the lie that life will never get better unless someone or something cha...
Dear Friend,Are you...Tired of ruminating on the same negative thoughts daily?Allowing others' words and actions to negatively impact you?Ready to take your life back and experience more blessings?If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, my F...
Dear Friend,The world seems to be getting crazier by the minute. Don't worry, I might be referring to the debate but I'm not going to talk politics with you. Seriously, there is no debate that stressful things seem to be all around and if there isn't...
Dear Friend,I hear it all the time and see it all around me..."WE don't have time to pour into our marriage..." A BIG LIE!In the time it takes you to send a text, click the heart emoji, and hit send, you've just poured into your spouse.It's about the...
Dear Friend,Have you ever wondered about the difference between therapy and coaching? You know you are struggling and you are trying to decide which is a best fit. In the midst of deciding, you do nothing and the stress ruminates through your head, h...
Dear Friend,Summer is nearly here, and while it’s a season filled with fun and relaxation, it can also bring unique challenges. You’re not alone in feeling the stress that comes with blended family dynamics, co-parenting logistics, and managing vacat...
Hi there,Are you a stepmom feeling the weight of your blended family? Have you been at this for awhile and thought it would get easier and it's just gotten "different" in the hard department?You're not alone.Many stepmoms struggle to define their spa...
Dear Friend,As May approaches, I understand the apprehension many stepmoms feel. Perhaps past Mother's Days have brought challenges, and upcoming graduation or end-of-year school events only add to the sense of exclusion.But I'm not here to dwell on...