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What to do about a stepchild in a loyalty bind? How about...less!

Published by Wednesday Martin
If his kids are in a loyalty bind, take care of YOU
If his kids are in a loyalty bind, take care of YOU

Joanne Richard wrote this article about stepchildren and adult stepchildren in loyalty binds and what a stepmother "should" do to improve the situation. My answer was...nothing! Joanne also quotes my colleague and good friend Dr. Rachelle Katz, author of The Happy Stepmother, one of the only reasearch-based books out there for stepmothers other than my own. Hope you will have a read...and leave a comment.


Do I Have to Pay for his Kids? in the April Issue of StepMom Magazine

Published by Wednesday Martin
How'd she get so happy?
How'd she get so happy?

Money is a big, hot topic in a remarriage with children. Plenty of women feel guilty, confused, and resentful about their own financial well-being after they partner with a man with kids. Read all about it — and topics that matter to you by Mary Kelly-Williams, Lisa Bagshaw, Laura Petherbridge, and other writers who walk the walk — in the April issue of StepMom Magazine. Worth every penny.


Stepmonster/Happy Stepmother Workshop in NYC Saturday April 2!

Published by Wednesday Martin
Support can make all the difference
Support can make all the difference

A reminder: I am co-conducing a workshop with Dr. Rachelle Katz, author of The Happy Stepmother (no, it's not an oxymoron!) If you are a woman in parntership with a man with kids of any age; a divorced dad; a couple in a remarriage with children; a mental health professional who wants to learn more about the dynamics of remarriage or repartnership with children — join us this Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 pm. Details here...hope to see you!


Stepmothers on Strike

Published by Wednesday Martin
Stepmothering is hard work
Stepmothering is hard work

Coming soon on Psychologytoday.com, why women with stepkids should stop being unpaid nannies, maids, chefs and drivers right now.


Stepmonster Workshop in NYC April 2nd

Published by Wednesday Martin

I will be conducting a workshop with Rachelle Katz in New York City on April 2nd. You and your partner are welcome to attend! Whether your stepkids are four or 45, we will cover the issues that matter to you. Hope to see you there! Click here for more information and to register.