Stepmoms Share the Best Advice They’ve Been Given
I recently asked stepmoms to share the best stepmom advice they’ve received. I am so impressed by their comments that I just have to share them with you.
Nicole DiLorenzo
“You Chose to Marry Into That.” Statements that Perpetuate the Negative Stigma of Being a Stepmom
As a stepmom, people often make assumptions and judgements about what your role should be in your stepfamily life. Most of these people haven’t walked in your shoes and don’t understand the many complexities of the stepmom role. Strangers, co-workers, even friends and family may have an idea of what being a […]
Being a Stepmom Rocks! The Perks of Stepmotherhood
Stepmoms endure many challenges in their role. They can be deemed as “evil” or “wicked”, but the perks of being a stepmom are something that can’t be forgotten. Being a stepmom rocks in many ways. 1. You Gain Acceptance & Love Creating a family with your partner and stepchildren allows […]
Throwing Myself a Pity Party After this Shouldy Week
The shoulds kicked my butt this week. I was feeling sorry for myself and I even threw myself a pity party. It was a rough week. I hate to admit it, but I had a very negative energy, which only escalated from bad to worse. I’ve always considered myself an optimist. I […]
Dealing with Emotionally Abusive People
In the stepmom role, I’ve encountered a significant increase in dealing with emotionally abusive people. Researching these types of people has helped me to step back and see these people for who they truly are, without getting emotionally sucked into their hell. I am able to see their cycle of […]
The Importance of Structure and Consistency in the Lives of Children
Through my own experience with my stepdaughters, and with many years in the education system, I have learned the value of structure and consistency for children. Learnersdictionary.com defines structure as, “the quality of something that is carefully planned, organized, and controlled.” Structure allows children to feel safe. According to Aha Parenting, “Structure […]