In this episode, I relay seasoned stepmom advice on how to approach, navigate, and ultimately survive the teen years.

If you like this episode on stepparenting teens, you may also like:

"Are We There Yet? The Journey of Step-Parenting Teens"

"Seasoned Stepmom Advice For Stepparenting Teens"

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In this episode, stepmoms reveal how Mother's Day does - OR doesn't - affect them on their stepparenting journey. Tune in! If you like this episode, you may also like 'Creating Your Stepmom Space'

This week, I discuss stepmoms who might feel like an outsider within their own home and what we can do to remind ourselves to take up our own space in a healthy way! Please tune in!

If you liked this episode, you might also want to hear, ⁠⁠"Why Stepmoms Step Back."⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast, I explore how the act of marriage changes (or doesn't change) the way a stepmom is perceived by others and also how she perceives herself.

I got some terrific feedback that I think you'll like!! Tune in!

If you like this episode, you may also like, ⁠"Anger Issues"⁠

Do people comment about whether or not your stepkids look like you? We stepmoms have to field all kinds of comments and opinions about our role and this is one of them. Tune in to hear feedback from other stepmoms on this fascinating topic!

If you like this episode, you may also like "Great Expectations"

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This week, I discuss feedback from stepmoms about how they initially felt about their stepchild or stepchildren when they first met them and how that may have changed over the years. I got some excellent and varying feedback from stepmoms in all kinds of blended family dynamics. Tune in!

If you like this episode, try, "When Stepmoms Feel like 'The Bad Guy' For Expressing Themselves"

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This week, I talk about stepmoms who feel like they are handling most of the problem-solving with their stepkids, fielding the majority of the communication between bio mom or bio dad, and feeling too much like a "fixer" within their blended family situation.

I hope you enjoy it! If you like this episode, you may also like, "Anger Issues"

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Welcome to season 8 of The Pondering Stepmom Podcast!

For the first episode, I discuss feelings of anger and how our stepmom roles can cause us to feel emotionally fried to an unhealthy degree.

Join me as I discuss stepmom feedback about their experiences and advice on managing anger.

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