This week I discuss what it's like to have an "ours" baby while also being a stepmom. I discuss real experiences from moms and stepmoms to learn how they reacted and dealt with this very intense blended family dynamic. Tune in for some absolutely relatable experiences such as dealing with sibling jealousy, boundaries, and (step)mom guilt. Gain some helpful advice from women who have BEEN there, who ARE there, and who are LIVING the journey!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

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This week I discuss what it's like to have an "ours" baby while also being a stepmom. I discuss real experiences from moms and stepmoms to learn how they reacted and dealt with this very intense blended family dynamic. Tune in for some absolutely relatable experiences such as dealing with sibling jealousy, boundaries, and (step)mom guilt. Gain some helpful advice from women who have BEEN there, who ARE there, and who are LIVING the journey!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

This week we have a reader/listener requested topic about step-parenting adult stepchildren. I discuss how we sometimes think when kids turn 18 many of our stresses or problems will be over but that is simply not the case. I discuss experiences from other stepmoms who have adult stepchildren and talk about my own worries about when my stepchild becomes an adult. At the end of the segment, I read a fabulous excerpt from an article called, "What my (step)son’s mother said to me at his wedding" by Anna Breslin. It tells the inspiring story of a stepmom's journey to her stepson's wedding and the unexpected experience she had there. 

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

This week we have a reader/listener requested topic about step-parenting adult stepchildren. I discuss how we sometimes think when kids turn 18 many of our stresses or problems will be over but that is simply not the case. I discuss experiences from other stepmoms who have adult stepchildren and talk about my own worries about when my stepchild becomes an adult.

At the end of the segment, I read a fabulous excerpt from an article called, "What my (step)son’s mother said to me at his wedding" by Anna Breslin. It tells the inspiring story of a stepmom's journey to her stepson's wedding and the unexpected experience she had there.

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

How does the holiday season work in your blended family situation? Do you stress out over visitation schedules, co-parenting dramas, or struggle to create new traditions with your children and/or step-children? In this episode, I share experiences from stepmoms and moms about how they maneuver their way through the often chaotic weeks of the holiday season.  Join me! 

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

How does the holiday season work in your blended family situation? Do you stress out over visitation schedules, co-parenting dramas, or struggle to create new traditions with your children and/or step-children? In this episode, I share experiences from stepmoms and moms about how they maneuver their way through the often chaotic weeks of the holiday season. Join me!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

In this episode, I discuss being a stepmom to teenagers. I go over feedback from my listeners as to how their own experiences with step-parenting teens are going -- plus we talk about how technology and cell phones are affecting the blended family dynamics. I offer up advice on how we can better manage our own behavior when our emotions are put to the limits with teenage and co-parenting challenges. Join me for this relatable discussion and feel free to share with a brave stepmom you know!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

In this episode, I discuss being a stepmom to teenagers. I go over feedback from my listeners as to how their own experiences with step-parenting teens are going -- plus we talk about how technology and cell phones are affecting the blended family dynamics. I offer up advice on how we can better manage our own behavior when our emotions are put to the limits with teenage and co-parenting challenges. Join me for this relatable discussion and feel free to share with a brave stepmom you know!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo

In this week's episode, I go over vital advice for new stepmoms given to me by seasoned stepmoms who have been there. I also talk about my own personal mistakes and lessons as a new stepmom back in the day while offering up my own advice. At the end of the podcast, I go over 5 points from my article, 5 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom.  I really hope this helps some beautiful stepmoms out there and thank you so much for tuning in!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium! You can also support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a small monthly donation HERE to keep the episodes coming!

Thank you!

In this week's episode, I go over vital advice for new stepmoms given to me by seasoned stepmoms who have been there. I also talk about my own personal mistakes and lessons as a new stepmom back in the day while offering up my own advice. At the end of the podcast, I go over 5 points from my article, 5 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Becoming a Stepmom. I really hope this helps some beautiful stepmoms out there and thank you so much for tuning in!

As always, you can visit me at The Pondering Nook & Medium!

If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review so others can find me! xoxo