Dear Friend,Are you stuck in your frame of pain?It happens to the best of us. Whether at home or at work, when you've been hurt, treated poorly, or disappointed, it's natural to put up walls—to protect your heart from breaking again and your mind fro...

Dear Friend,When was the last time you laughed and had pure, unfiltered fun with your spouse or partner?If you can’t remember, keep reading. If you can, keep reading anyway—this is for everyone!It’s time for a LOVENAP!A lovenap is a spontaneous, thou...

Dear Friend,Are you feeling overwhelmed by your spouse’s emotional floods, constantly walking on eggshells, unsure if you’ll say the “wrong” thing again? If you’re tired of being caught in emotional storms that aren’t yours to own, it is time to take...

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,...