Tag Archive for: The Stepmom Diaries

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

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…

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…

135: Is Your Therapist Using the Wrong Map? What Therapy for Stepfamilies Should Look Like

Quick Links: Listen on Apple Podcasts Here Listen on Spotify Here Listen on Goodpods Here Have you ever left a therapy session feeling heard, but not truly understood? Maybe you explained the tension in your home, the challenges…

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…

132: Is It Really Parental Alienation? How to Recognize the Signs and Protect Your Family with Amy J.L. Baker, PhD

When a child suddenly begins rejecting one parent, it's natural to wonder what's happening. Is it simply part of adjusting to life between two homes? Is it the result of conflict after divorce? Or could someone be intentionally (or…