The school year is in full swing for many of us! One of the most common questions I receive from stepmoms this time of year is, "Should I attend the parent-teacher conference?". My answer isn't the same for every stepmom, but in today's episode, I'll give you some helpful insight into boundaries to set about being involved in your stepchild's education and questions to ask yourself to help you make the right decision about this year's parent-teacher conference. 

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Stepmom, you are in for a treat today! I'm chatting with No Guilt Mom's JoAnn Crohn all about the sources of guilt, and how to rewire years of conditioning that make it such a powerful motivator. If you suffer from guilt in your stepfamily, you definitely won't want to miss this interview!

JoAnn Crohn, M. Ed is a parenting educator and life coach who helps moms feel confident in raising empowered, self-sufficient kid while pursuing their own goals & passions.

She’s an accomplished writer, author, podcast host of the No Guilt Mom podcast, and speaker, appearing in national media and founder of the company, No Guilt Mom.  Her specialty is helping moms form deeper & more supportive relationships with their kids & other adults,  while finding what lights them up in No Guilt Mom’s Balance program. 

JoAnn is a former elementary school teacher with a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a National Board Certified Teacher in Middle Childhood Education.  She’s a mom to 2 kids - ages 14 and 10.

Links Mentioned: 

JoAnn's “Stop Doing” Checklist: https://www.noguiltmom.com/stop-doing

Website: https://www.noguiltmom.com

Facebook: facebook.com/noguiltmom

Instagram: instagram.com/noguiltmom

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Oftentimes, stepmoms and their partners work to keep the peace with their stepchild's other home. But at what cost? If trying to keep the peace outside of the home has cost you the peace inside your home, then you do not want to miss today's episode! Perhaps it's an unpopular opinion, but I truly believe "Keep the peace" is really shitty advice for stepmoms and their partners stuck in situations where it's impossible to have peace within your home AND with your stepchild's other family.

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Hey stepmom! Welcome back to the Stepmomming Made Easy podcast!! I've missed you this summer!!

I have so many incredible episodes lined up for you this season. I thought we knocked it out of the park with season 1, but somehow season 2 is EVEN BETTER. 

Get ready, because it all starts on October 3rd!

Hey, stepmom! Summer break is quickly approaching, and with it, stress and overwhelm for many stepmoms. In today's episode, I share with you my three main tips for how to navigate summers as a stepmom:

1. Manage your schedules

2. Manage your energy

3. Manage your boundaries

Plus, I answer some of your questions about summer! If you're stressed about the kids being home for a couple of months, then this episode is for you!

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Hey, stepmom! Mini-wife (or husband) syndrome is something many stepmoms are combatting in their households. Today's guest expert, Maarit Miller of Blended Family Frappe, is talking about what it is, how to deal with it, and how to communicate with your partner about your uncomfortable feelings! It's a GREAT conversation you won't want to miss!

Maarit is a writer, artist, and former single mama turned stepmama who literally wrote the book on disengaging. Today, she supports struggling stepparents as they navigate their way through dating, marriage, raising stepkids, and dealing with the ex. You can find her online at blendedfamilyfrappe.com or on Instagram @blendedfamilyfrappe.

Links Mentioned: 

https://blendedfamilyfrappe.com/mini-wife

Stepmonster book (affiliate): https://amzn.to/3IvF9AT

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Hey, stepmom! In today's episode, we're hearing the final installment of our "Let's hear from our partners!" series. In this episode, we're hearing from our partners about the stepmom's role and involvement, and what our partners would change if they could. I think you'll find their answers to these questions SO interesting:

1. If you got a do-over in your current relationship, what would you do differently?
2. What is something your partner does (or has done in the past) that makes your life more difficult or has been counterproductive with your ex or your kids?
3. What is the role that you want your partner to fill, and how has that perspective changed over time?

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Mother's Day is often one of the hardest days of the year for stepmoms. It's a day that highlights for many stepmoms how the role mirrors the mom role but is still dramatically different in certain ways. If you're concerned about the upcoming holiday, here are 5 tips and reminders for you:

1. This is only 24 hours. Don't let this one day define your worth.

2. Separate your facts from your feelings.

3. Share your expectations for the day with your partner.

4. Stay off social media for 24-48 hours to avoid getting triggered.

5. Stepmother's Day is the Sunday after Mother's Day.

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Hey, stepmom! It's time for the second installment of our partners series! This time, our partners are answering critical questions like:

1. What’s one thing you want your partner to know about your struggles as a divorced/separated parent?
2. What are you insecure about in stepfamily life and how can your partner make you feel more secure?
3. What worries do you have about stepfamily life in the future and how can your partner support you?
4. What is your biggest fear as a divorced/separated parent?

Their answers are so insightful. I know you're going to love this episode!

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Hey there, stepmom! My parents divorced when I was 2, and I had a few different stepparents throughout my childhood. Today, I'm sharing what I learned from that experience and how I use that intel to be the best stepmom I can possibly be! We've heard from the partners; now, let's get the stepchild's perspective!

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