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    Why Stepmom Self-care is so Important

    February 11, 2019 /

    No-one benefits from you taking on the weight of the world. I repeat - No-one is benefiting for you putting everyone’s emotions on your shoulders. It will do nothing but stress you out. You are being more selfish by stressing yourself out with all of this unnecessary emotional baggage than anything. I know that when I am stressed my energy in my whole household changes. Not for the good either. When I have taken on too much, when I have assumed the role of emotional bodyguard for my family, it takes a toll on all of us.

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  • Step-Parenting

    When the Kids Won’t Stop Talking About Their Other House

    February 11, 2019 /

    So try and listen with a kind heart. Even when it’s the 37th time that morning they’ve brought it up. Be understanding when they keep bringing up their other family. Be interested when they tell you their stories. Don’t take it personally when they compare you. Just love them and do your best to support them.

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  • Co-Parenting

    Why I Don’t Deal with the Ex-Wife

    February 11, 2019 /

    There is not a law written somewhere that says stepmoms must be friends with the bio-moms. And for some reason whenever there isn’t a solid relationship between stepmoms and bio-moms there is some negativity from outside observers. But this isn’t always the case! It doesn’t have to be a bad thing that you don’t have a friendship with the ex wife.

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  • Step-Parenting

    A Hungry Kid, a Potato, and a Microwave : How These Things Made Me Stop Questioning My Role in My Blended Family

    February 11, 2019 /

    Someone’s hateful comment hurt your feelings, your dinner didn’t turn out great, you were late to dance practice, you didn’t switch the laundry over before the mildew set in, or you literally caught a baked potato on fire. All in all, it’s not that bad. Those moments don’t define you. Those moments don’t make you any less of a wonderful stepmom. You are an amazing attribute to your blended family. They all appreciate and love you for the important role you play in your family, and you do a darn good job! Don’t be so hard on yourself.

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  • Step-Parenting

    Why a Support System is Vital for a Stepmom

    February 11, 2019 /

    The best way is to find other stepmoms you can connect with in real life. Other people who get your struggle. These ladies know what you’re going through because they’ve been there too. They understand where you’re coming from because they are in the trenches too. They understand your heartaches, they understand your dramas, and they may have some advice from their own experiences.

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  • Blended Family Life

    Tips for Adjusting to Your Seasonal Empty Nest

    February 11, 2019 /

    Stepmama, you got this. It’s going to be hard. It’s going to suck. But eventually, it does get better. You get back into the routine of life without them there. Just hang in there. Love your family, love yourself, and live your happiest life.

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  • Blended Family Life

    Let Go of the Second Wife Insecurities

    February 11, 2019 /

    The fact that I didn’t get to be his first marriage, that he has already had a first dance and a first kiss, and he already has two kids that he got to watch learn to walk and speak. This has nothing on the fact that I get to grow old with him. I get to hold his hand for the rest of our lives and kiss him whenever I want. We get to watch those two kids continue growing and learning, and maybe have an “ours baby” one day.

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  • Blended Family Life

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    February 11, 2019 /

    The kids absolutely LOVE getting mail anyway, and the fact that it’s a little gift from us makes it that much better. We typically get to video chat with them while they open them, which is so heartwarming to see their little faces light up with excitement to see what’s inside. I mean what is more precious than watching the joy on a little ones face when they are opening a present??

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  • Blended Family Life

    Should You Take Your Stepkids on Vacation?

    February 11, 2019 /

    You’ve got this whole blended family tribe of yours to think about. You don’t want anyone to feel left out if you don’t take them. On the other hand, you don’t want to step on anyone’s toes if you do take them. Also, what if you just want some dang peace and quiet? (Maybe you want to lay by the pool without having to be the cannonball judge for 2 hours. lol) Or maybe you want to use this break to soak up some quality time with your blended family and make some forever memories? It’s a lot to consider. Don’t worry though, I’ve already done all the over-thinking for…

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  • Co-Parenting

    Navigating Phone Calls in a Long Distance Blended Family.

    February 11, 2019 /

    So stepmama, I hope our little long distance blended family guideline to phone calls between the kids and their mom can be helpful to you. And you may be thinking to yourself, well that’s a lot of work and we don’t get to benefit from her doing any of that. But that my friend is the wrong attitude. You’ve got to be proactive and not reactive in this whole blended family thing. Don’t think of, “well she doesn’t do this for us, so we aren’t doing it for her.” Think of it like, “maybe if we start doing this for her, she will do it in return.” And even if…

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Hey, I am Jess.

I am a 26 year old stepmom of 2 absolutely wonderful little babes. I have an amazing hunk of a second half, Dan. I am over 4 years into the stepmom game at this point. My goal is to help other stepmamas struggling to balance the stressors and to de-stigmatize the blended family dynamic. I would love for you to join me on my stepmom journey.

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