Blended Family Blog
To the Stepmom Who Is Carrying More Than Her Share
Your pain, your anger, your deep sense of injustice—it’s all valid. You are not wrong for feeling this way. And you're not the only stepmom who has found herself in this gut-wrenching position—doing the work, carrying the weight, showing up over and over again, only to be met with distance, distrust, or rejection.
An Important Reminder for Parents in Blended Families During the Holidays
Being a parent in a blended family around the holidays can be difficult. Here’s an important reminder!
Why We Never Miss a Marriage Counseling Session
Through marriage counseling, Meg and I have learned to communicate better, actively listen, and truly understand each other’s hearts. Our intimacy has grown deeper as we’ve rediscovered how to play, love, and care for one another.
Aurora’s Venezuelan Gangs and Pet-Eating Immigrants? Our Children Are Watching.
The stories about Venezuelan gangs in Aurora are not just untrue, they’re outright fabrications. Local officials and residents have already debunked these lies! It's time to STOP spreading these destructive narratives!
Five Ways to Love Yourself This Valentine’s Day!
During the years when Kelvin and I were both single, we learned the importance of truly loving ourselves. Understanding self-love was crucial before we could fully love another. We had to connect with our own emotions to be emotionally available in a relationship. It's key!
Jamaican Fusion Dinner for Ten: Fluffy Coconut Rice + Jerk Steak + Red Sauce (Gluten-Free)
After sharing one of our family’s favorite dinners, we received several requests for the recipes. This dinner is not only easy to make but also serves ten - a win-win!
Vision Day: How We Create Our Blueprint for the Year
Each year, Kelvin and I have a vision day. It’s never looked the same as the year before as it keeps evolving over the years, from colorful vision boarding with collages to financial goal setting.
5 Ways to Be a Safe Place for Your Teens When They’re Depressed
Drawing from personal experiences, we explore the importance of being a safe haven for our children, providing unwavering support and reassurance during their most vulnerable moments. By normalizing mental health discussions, fostering open communication, seeking professional guidance, and demonstrating unconditional love, we can help our teens navigate these tough times.
The Power of Pausing and Understanding Your Kids/Stepkids Emotions
Have you ever had the door slammed in your face by an angry child? Did they yell “I HATE YOU!” Have you ever been caught off guard by an emotional outburst? Of course you have! Our kids are emotional beings!
From Heartbreak to Happiness: How I Became a Bonus Mom to Miracle Twins
After going through the heart-wrenching experience of losing my own twins, I find comfort and purpose in caring for a pair of twins, Evika and Elias, at my church's nursery. Years later, as God would have it, I start dating their father and become their bonus mom. Through this incredible bond, I’ve come to realize that our connection is part of a Divine plan, bringing love and healing to our beautiful blended family.
5 Keys to Avoid Burn Out as a Stepmom in a Blended Family
Being a stepmom can sometimes feel like living in the Upside Down world from Stranger Things; everything is familiar, yet different and strange. You're trying to navigate a new dimension with different rules and dynamics, all while trying not to get sucked into the void.