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147: Why You Don’t Have to Love Being a Stepmom All the Time

“I don't like being a stepmom today.” Have you ever had that thought and then immediately felt terrible about it? Maybe you're dreading the next custody exchange. Maybe you're exhausted by the constant schedule changes, frustrated…

145: When Should a Stepmom Discipline Her Stepkids? | April Eldemire, LMFT

Podcast

When should a stepmom discipline the stepkids? It’s one of those questions that can turn into a full-blown argument inside a blended family before anyone even realizes what happened. Maybe your partner expects you to step in more. Maybe…

142: 5 Tips for New Stepmoms I Wish I Knew From Day One

Podcast

5 Tips for New Stepmoms I Wish I Knew From Day One If you’re a new stepmom trying incredibly hard to get this role right, here’s one of the most important things I can tell you: Trying harder isn’t always the answer. I learned…

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

Podcast

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

Podcast

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

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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,…