i’m so glad you’re here!
Join me on this wild and wonderful journey…
Never in a million years did I imagine becoming a stepmom. I was perfectly content in my single-income, no-kids, one-dog world. But life had other plans, and now I find myself navigating life with two little humans bursting with energy, laughter, curiosity, and chaos.
With love, grace, and gratitude, I’m learning every day. Come along
—it’s quite the ride!
Getting Along with Your Stepkid’s Mom: A Rare Blessing
Getting along with your stepkid’s mom is a blessing and a privilege—and I know it’s not the reality for most. While I realize my experience may not resonate with everyone, I hope to share the positivity and happiness I feel in my unique situation. My past experiences around divorced parents and co-parenting weren’t positive. They…
Get on the same page!
As I sit here in a coffee shop, staring at a blank page and trying to draw inspiration from my list of stepparenting topics, I find myself distracted by a conversation unfolding nearby. A grandmother is firmly lecturing her daughter on how to manage her kids’ schedules: making sure they get to school on time,…
Nuclear Family vs. Step Family
A nuclear family consists of a mom, dad, and their direct dependent children—one cohesive unit. I don’t want to speak for all stepfamilies or stepparents, but I often don’t feel like we’re a “family” in the traditional sense. Some days it looks and feels like a family, but most days, it’s different. I grew up…
