ErinAug 5, 20204 minPandemic (Step)Parenting: Finding Your Role in Uncertain Times Like many others, in March I suddenly found myself working from home, with my husband who was (thankfully!) on parental leave, our two li...
ErinJun 29, 20203 minIt's Only ToastAs women, as mothers, and sometimes as stepmothers, it can feel like we’re giving, giving, giving, and putting ourselves last. Let me tel...
ErinMay 17, 20202 minHow to Get Recognition on Stepmother's DayThe first Mother's Day after my daughter was born came when she was about four months old. Four months after a twenty hour, non-medicated...
ErinMay 13, 20203 minStepmom Survival GuideThat title is a big promise, isn’t it? After much research, reading, coaching, discussion, and six years (so far) as a stepmom myself, I’...
ErinMay 7, 20204 minWhen to Let Go and Step Back: Letting the Parents ParentStop me if you’ve heard this one. Woman meets man. Man has kids. Woman and man fall in love. Woman decides she will be the perfect partne...
ErinApr 30, 20203 min(Step)motherwork: Why You and the Ex Can't Get AlongOkay, that title is a little dramatic. In some cases, stepmom and mom get along just fine. But according to the research, the stepmom-mom...
ErinApr 24, 20204 minChicken and EggYou know that saying about the chicken and the egg, and which one comes first? I’m always reminded of it when I talk about the importance...
ErinMar 4, 20204 minInsider vs OutsiderOne of the most common experiences reported by stepmoms is that of feeling like an outsider. I have talked about this before, and it is c...
ErinMar 4, 20204 minStart to Finish: This Isn't a Sprint Patellofemoral pain syndrome; got it. As in, I have it. Hubby and I were training for another half marathon and all of a sudden my knee t...
ErinMar 4, 20204 minThis One's for the Boys: Tips for DadsI am fairly confident that the majority of my readership are women – stepmoms specifically. Considering they are my main target group, I’...
ErinMar 4, 20203 minAn Open Letter to My StepfatherTo my Stepfather: Thank you for sticking with me. I was a teenager when we met. You came into my life at a time of change, attempted inde...
ErinMar 4, 20204 minStepmom vs Stepdad: What's the Difference? I’ve read the books, I’ve read and written the blogs, I’ve talked to many, many stepmoms. Even those who have “a great situation” struggl...
ErinMar 4, 20202 min12 Days of Tips for Holiday PeaceTip 1: Plan in Advance It is often the ‘unknown’ that causes stress, so sit down with your partner and make a plan – be sure to coordinat...
ErinMar 4, 20203 minSharing the LoveFollowing the birth of my little girl, I’ve reflected a lot on families and family dynamics; in between breastfeeding, changing diapers a...
ErinMar 3, 20205 minWhen "Step" Means Step BackI love to laugh. Laughing is my favorite. And I’ve been told on more than one occasion that my laugh is quite recognizable for its volume...
ErinMar 3, 20205 minWhy I Use the Term "Step"It seems that lately, I have heard a lot of stepmoms saying “I don’t use the word ‘step’ when talking about my stepkids”. I think there a...
ErinMar 3, 20202 minThe Restorative Power of "Me Time" This past Sunday afternoon, we hosted a little gathering of friends and their kids to celebrate my daughter’s second birthday. That morni...