In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I discuss feedback from stepmoms on what their first meeting/impression of their stepchildren's biological mother was like & if that relationship has evolved from that moment on or not. I also share my personal experience during my own first meeting. I got an overwhelming response to this topic so please tune in! I hope stepmoms can relate to some of these experiences and find some comfort in knowing they are NOT alone xoxo

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

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In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I discuss the challenges of clashing with your partner about how to parent/discipline stepkids. So many stepmoms struggle with differing parenting styles and many are at their wits end over it! Please tune in as I read feedback from other stepmoms on this issue and discuss coping strategies. 

Thanks for tuning in, and as I mention in the episode regarding absent bio moms, here is a link to an episode where I discuss being a full-time stepmom and the challenges that can bring as far as discipline, behavior, etc...

"Full-Time Dynamics"

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

You can help support The Pondering Stepmom Podcast with a monthly donation of your choice to keep the episodes coming at           https://anchor.fm/ponderingstepmompodcast/support

The season 5 premiere of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast!

It's hard to find people who understand the dynamics of stepparenting. This season 5 premiere of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast focuses on those people who real-world stepmoms can turn to and vent about their problems. THANK YOU to all who listen and who support struggling stepmoms! xoxo

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

Full summer bonus episode! 

Hi, stepmoms!

What does summer break look like in your blended home? Do your stepkids stay with you, or otherwise? Is this a stressful time of year for you as a stepmom or not? Tune in to find out what other stepmoms had to say on this topic! Thank you to all the stepmoms who gave their feedback and for tuning in! xoxo

Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

Welcome to the first Patron-only bonus episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast! This first one is free but the second episode will be Patron-only.

These very personal and intimate episodes will focus solely on my own stepmom journey and they will publish in between my regular podcast episodes. I hope you enjoy and please consider becoming a Patron today here. 

Thank you! xoxo

Hey, stepmoms! What do your stepchildren call you? Do they call you by your first name? Do they call you 'mom'? Or do they refer to you in another way? In this episode, I find out how other real-world stepmoms feel about the names/labels that are used for them and I also discuss my own personal experience with stepmom labels.

Tune in!

You can read my article, "You Don't Have To Call Me Mom" HERE

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

In this episode, I discuss feedback from stepmoms about how they're feeling about Mother's Day this year. Tune in as I read all about how stepmoms from many different blended family dynamics and perspectives chime in. Stay strong, stepmoms! 

Thank you for tuning in! xoxo

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

Step-parenting teenagers can be the hardest season in a stepmother's journey! In this episode, I discuss feedback from stepmoms with step-teens who describe their own experiences as well as offer some advice to other stepmoms who are on this journey as well. 

Thank you for tuning in! xoxo

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

Hi! Please join me for a discussion about what we as stepmoms wish our partners could understand about the most challenging parts of being a stepmom. Thank you to all the stepmoms who gave me feedback and to the listeners tuning in! xoxo

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

Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

Hey, stepmoms, How old were you when you first became a stepmom? Do you think that your age has influenced your role or affected people's perceptions of you? Tune in as I read comments from stepmoms of all ages who describe their experiences and revelations about age, wisdom & the stepmom role! xoxo

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Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother on Medium.

xoxo