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tears of a clown
30/05/2010 19:09
Some women tend to "put on a Happy face" even when they are crying and dying inside. In my past life (pre-stepmotherhood) this was NOT something I ever did. I was a hard hitting, independent woman who said what she meant and meant what she said. If I was unhappy about...
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The truth and nothing but the truth
26/05/2010 11:30
False accusations, a weapon used by BM's to control and upset the balance we achieve in our homes.
As a logical person I tend to look at things in a very straight forward manner. If something is true it is true and if it is not, it is not. Don't make things up and speak only about...
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10 Parenting Tips Every Stepmom Must Know
21/05/2010 15:04
10 Parenting Tips Every Stepmom Must Know
As shared by the ES on Facebook
Being a stepmother can be one of the most challenging roles in society, and one that often receives little support, understanding, and appreciation from others. In my book, The Happy Stepmother, I share 10...
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Don't shoot the messenger
20/05/2010 14:13
How are messages relayed in your home? Are the DH and BM mature enough to keep the kids out of it and just let them be kids? Or do one or both of them make the children unwilling participants in a stuggle for dominance?
In my case the BM uses SD9 to relay any message where DH...
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rules of engagement after divorce-
18/05/2010 16:26
The Ten Rules of Good Ex-Etiquette (as found on Bonus Families).
1. Put the children first.
2. Ask for help when you need it.
3. No badmouthing.
4. Biological parents make the rules; bonusparents uphold them.
5. Don’t be spiteful.
6. Don’t hold grudges.
7. Use empathy when problem...
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Stepmom Retreat July 18th-20th near Menomonie, Wisconsin/Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
18/05/2010 09:43
By Jacquelyn Fletcher May 17 at 10:30am
Dear Stepmothers:
I am thrilled to offer the first-ever Stepmom Circles Retreat! Are you free July 18-20? Do you want to meet other stepmothers who will likely become lifelong friends? Do you want to learn about how you can make your stepfamily...
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Peace? Is it really possible?
18/05/2010 09:38
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were on Oprah today with their children—ALONG WITH HIS EX-WIFE.
Fascinating stuff.
Will was married to Sheree Zampino for four years (1992-95) and they have a 17 year-old son named Trey. Will and Jada also have two children, actor Jaden (11) and singer Willow...
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Stepmom Retreat July 18th-20th near Menomonie, Wisconsin/Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota: From Jaquiline Fletcher
18/05/2010 08:37
Stepmom Retreat July 18th-20th near Menomonie, Wisconsin/Twin Cities of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
To members of Stepmom Circles
By Jacquelyn Fletcher May 17 at 10:30am
Dear Stepmothers:
I am thrilled to offer the first-ever Stepmom Circles Retreat! Are you free July 18-20? Do you...
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Happy Step Mother's Day
15/05/2010 21:06
Today I salute you. Yes, you. The women that raise his children even in the face of anger, hurt and rejection. The women that take the time from their lives to put their emotions on the line and in the line of fire for the child that is not their own by choice. These...
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Quote of the Day
11/05/2010 23:53
“I may never hear that word ‘mom,’ ” Bullock says. “But being a parent is not about breeding. It’s about caring. And it’s easy to say, but it’s harder to do. When you don’t have that title, you flounder and it hurts. But this is the best test of being a parent. And I just have to keep reminding...
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