Category: Step Children
Making Her House My Home: How To
In my teenage years and through college, I had a pretty clear vision for what my first home was going to be. I was imagining a small apartment or a little townhouse, something in a big bustling city with very little square footage. What I was not expecting was a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house partially attached to a restaurant in a part of Pennsylvania that I had never visited let alone wanted to live in. Oh, and to make matters worse, it was the house my husband shared with his ex-wife and their children. Talk about an interesting start to marriage and my new family.
Read MoreLoving the “Un-Loveable” Through Divorce and Custody
My first experience as a mom was when I became a step-mom!
When I married my husband, I became a step-mother to three children. During that time in our lives, custody was a scary subject. Both sides of the divorce were still living in chaos, trying to pursue healing, and create a new normal. It definitely took a toll on the kids. The greatest heartbreak, in my opinion, was the 2 1/2-year-old that was stuck in the middle. She had no idea what it was like to have both parents living under the same roof and, to her, chaos was a normal part of life.
Read MoreStepkids Are Not Accidents
Apr 11, 2018 | (4) April, Co-Parenting, Custody, Divorce, Family, Husbands, Marriage, Ours Baby, Step Children, StepDad, Stepmom, Wives | 0 |
When I first joined the family, my stepdaughter shared with me that she was “an accident.” As a believer, I am acutely aware that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). I realized that she must have overheard an adult conversation, and it hurt to know that these words were spoken over her.
Read MoreCan You Really Love Everybody The Same?
What is love? No, I’m not referring to the song by Haddaway from the 90s. I’m talking about...
Read MoreCan We Have A Custody Re-do?
Mar 14, 2018 | (3) March, Blending, Co-Parenting, Custody, Divorce, Marriage, Prayer, Step Children, Stepmom, Wives | 0 |
As of today, we are coming up on three years of custody stuff, and I finally feel like I’m allowing myself to begin the healing process. Oh, if only I could do it over again with what I am learning now, things would be much different. If you find yourself along for a similar ride, let me give you a few helpful ways to cope with a custody battle, that I learned after the fact:
Read MoreLessons Learned in the Court Battle
Mar 4, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Custody, Prayer, Step Children, Stepmom | 0 |
My stepson is a Leukemia survivor, and within a few months of being diagnosed, the Make-A-Wish Foundation awarded him a trip to see “real” castles in England. Naturally, we wanted his big sister to share this once in a lifetime experience, and my husband approached her mom (different mom than my stepson) about getting my stepdaughter a passport. She refused to give permission for the passport or the trip, and we sought the help of a lawyer.
Read MoreExciting Guest Podcast and More!
Mar 2, 2018 | Blending, Co-Parenting, Family, Husbands, Marriage, Ours Baby, Podcast, Prayer, Step Children, StepDad, Stepmom, Wives | 0 |
Did you know that we were featured on Chrystal Evans Hurst podcast, “Chrystal’s Chronicles”, last week? What were we talking about? Blended Families of course! Founder, Rachel G. Scott, had the opportunity to share wisdom, insight, and resources on Chrystal’s Chronicles podcast.
Read MoreSharing is caring!
Feb 28, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Family, Step Children, Stepmom | 3 |
Co-parenting has been the biggest challenge I’ve ever faced. I’ve tried it from many angles. Most...
Read MoreThe Four Rs: Tips To Help When Your Children Struggle with Divorce
Feb 21, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Family, Marriage, Prayer, Step Children, Stepmom | 0 |
Our girls were young when we got divorced. So young that at this point (six plus years later), I don’t think they even remember me being with their father unless they see pictures. However, there are times in which they reminisce and say they wish we were still together. I’m guessing that’s pretty normal.
Read MoreHow Step Parents can Learn to Love Bio Parents
Feb 19, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Divorce, Family, Husbands, Step Children, Stepmom, Wives | 0 |
It’s easy to argue the benefits of loving your spouse and your stepchildren. It’s harder to argue the benefits of loving your spouse’s ex. Whether he or she is friendly or hostile, it’s certainly easiest to pretend they don’t exist.
Read MoreWhy Its Important to Date Our Kids and Ideas to Get you Started
Feb 17, 2018 | Adoption, Death and Loss, Family, Step Children, Stepmom | 0 |
Nearly two years ago I took a vow in front of friends and family to love and respect my husband,...
Read MoreIt’s all in the details
Feb 14, 2018 | Family, Family Traditions, Step Children, Stepmom | 0 |
Cody likes ketchup on one side of his sandwich, mayonnaise on the other. AJ like barbecue sauce...
Read MoreWhat Parenting a Teenager has Taught Me as a Stepdad
Feb 12, 2018 | Family, Marriage, Step Children, StepDad | 1 |
Spoiler alert, raising a teenager is understandably known as a painstaking experience. For a parent who has never had a child before, like myself, the teenage years can be overwhelming. The child may often be quick to remind you that you are not their parent and your spouse may even run to their defense during times of conflict. One minute you and your spouse are on the same page, the next minute you are in the hot seat. This is a sensitive and precarious time.
Read MoreLove the Ones You’re With
Crazy as I am about my two boys, my stepdaughter has been the sweetest surprise from day one. I actually didn’t know she existed until our first date, and from the moment I met her, I was smitten.
Read MoreThe New Has Come!
Jan 31, 2018 | Blending, Family, Marriage, Step Children | 0 |
“ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the...
Read MoreYour Stepchildren Are NOT Your Children?
Jan 29, 2018 | Blending, Co-Parenting, Custody, Step Children, Stepmom, Wives | 2 |
About two years ago, my husband lost his custody battle and was only granted partial custody of...
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