Category Archives: Stepping Out

Several weeks ago, a FaceBook friend asked other stepmoms what advice she should give a friend contemplating a new relationship with a single dad.  Of course, several people gave the inevitable response:  “Run screaming. As fast as you can. In … Continue reading →

Hello Mom Brady, I am a mom and stepmom who grew up eagerly watching the Brady Bunch whenever I had the chance (which was not nearly as often as I wanted because I grew up in Africa and only saw … Continue reading →

I picked up my son after five days apart. It felt so good to see his smile, feel the warmth of his hug, laugh with him at the silly, goofy new accent he affected. As we left, my ex informed … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows me knows I can go years without watching TV. How would I have time in between a challenging job, a husband, son and stepson, two dogs and two cats, a yard, two blogs and guest blogging gigs? … Continue reading →

This can be a hard time of the year for moms and stepmoms. If you’re a mom, you may not even see your kids on mother’s day, depending on the whims of the custody gods. And your day may not … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I read about a mom or stepmom who regularly vacations with the ex and stepmom. Or it might have been with the biomom and her new hubby; I don’t remember–not that it matters very much. Any … Continue reading →

While I didn’t grow up with the religious tradition of giving up something for Lent, the annual time of sacrifice and simplicity some Christian’s practice, I see it all around me at this time of the year. This year, a … Continue reading →

Last week when I talked about alternatives to “stepfamily,” I suggested that Para-Kin might be a little too far out there. What do you know but Debra L. Chernick, the founder of the term, took the time to write a … Continue reading →