Tag Archive for: Stepfamily Relationships

144: What Actually Makes a Blended Family Work? What the Research Says

How to Make a Blended Family Work, According to Decades of Stepfamily Research What if some of the things you’ve been told a blended family should look like are actually making things harder? If you’ve ever searched for how to make…

141: Are You Still Trying to Prove You’re Not the Wicked Stepmother?

Have you ever felt like people see you differently the second they find out you’re a stepmom? The wicked stepmother stereotype has been around for centuries, showing up in fairy tales, movies, and cultural stories long before any of us…

140: What Stepmoms Can Learn From an Adult Stepdaughter | Robin Breuner

What does your stepchild actually need from you, even if they cannot put it into words? The stepmom and stepchild relationship can be one of the hardest parts of blended family life to navigate. A stepmom may be trying desperately to connect…

138: When Bio Mom Doesn’t Like You: Dealing With a High Conflict Bio Mom

If you are a stepmom, there is a good chance nobody really prepared you for how much your partner’s ex could affect your life. You may have expected some awkwardness. Maybe even a little tension. But you probably did not expect someone…

139: Are You Still Trying to Earn Your Place? The Father Wound in Stepmom Life with Terri Cole

Have you ever felt like you have to be helpful enough, easygoing enough, or needed enough to truly earn your place in your stepfamily? Psychotherapist and bestselling author Terri Cole joins Cameron to discuss her new book, Father Wound, and…

The Stepmom Summit 2026: Free Virtual Event for Stepmom Support

If you're searching for stepmom support, blended family advice, or practical help with stepfamily relationships, there's one event you need to know about this September. The Stepmom Summit 2026: Out Loud takes place September 14–18, 2026,…

137: The “Ours Baby” in a Blended Family: What No One Tells You | Amanda Gonzales, LCMHC & Morgan Lindahl

Having an “ours baby” in a blended family can bring so much joy, but it can also create emotions no one really prepares you for. In this episode of The Stepmom Diaries, Cameron talks with Morgan Lindahl and Amanda Gonzales about what…

136: When Sex Starts Feeling Like a Chore: Rebuilding Intimacy in Your Marriage with Meygan & Casey Caston

When sex starts feeling like one more thing on the to do list, it is easy to assume something is wrong with your relationship. But often, what is happening in the bedroom has a lot more to do with what is happening outside of it. In this…

134: Lost Yourself in Stepmotherhood? How Curiosity Can Help You Find Yourself Again with Amy Nesbitt

Have you ever looked around and realized you've spent so much time caring for everyone else that you've forgotten what brings you joy? It's a feeling many stepmoms know all too well. Between navigating blended family dynamics,…

133: Amy Porterfield on Finding Your Identity as a Stepmom

Finding your stepmom identity can feel overwhelming. Many stepmoms wonder where they fit in their blended family, how they can build meaningful relationships with their stepchildren, and whether they are doing enough. Bestselling author…

125: Why Summer Is So Hard for Stepmoms (And How to Protect Your Peace)

124: The Simple Question That Helped Our Blended Family Finally Connect with Ashley Noelle

Blending a family is hard. Blending a family with three teenagers? Absolute chaos sometimes. In this episode, I’m talking with Ashley Noelle, creator of Blended Bond, about the small communication shift that completely changed the…