No One's the Bitch - Mom/Stepmom Partnership Revolution

Took a bit of a break here to let the well replenish itself, let the fields lie fallow, let the sediment settle– and any other nature metaphors that might fit. I’m back now and ready to crank up the rusty writing machine and noodle brain….
In the interest of starting a conversation back up with all [...]

(If you’re in the U.S., our show with Dr. Phil will be on as a rerun tomorrow. Tune in if you missed it before!)
We’re going to have so much fun, talking to stepmom Becky Lippett from La Belle Mere about how she recently transformed her formerly nerve-wracking relationship with the ex-wife in her life.
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Who’s in your extended family? How often do you see them? Who can you call when you’re in a pinch? Most families are spread far and wide these days, so when you need a parent, sibling, grandmother or grandfather to step in, you’re out of luck.
But sometimes, the two linked households after a divorce and [...]

Every year, I choose a single word for the upcoming year for my resolution, instead of a list of to-do items. This seems to work a lot better than a bunch of “demands,” because that’s what most New Year’s resolutions eventually feel like!
You can read more about previous words here….
My word for 2009 was “success” [...]

We appear to have lost the last post and several comments from the previous post, “What your stepchild’s mom wants you to know about her life.” In the process of porting the site over from a different host, some stuff has been gobbled up by the angry tech gods, including links, etc.
W’e’re working on it! [...]

Mutual understanding is one of the most important ingredients in the ex-wife/wife coalition mix. This post is in response to a guest post from the stepmom’s perspective by author Wednesday Martin.
Let the dialogue begin!

It’s not easy to feel judged and misunderstood
It’s not easy for me to be constantly seen at “the enemy” either. I [...]

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(Like it or not, the two women in your child’s or stepchild’s life are typically the hands-on parents. Gender roles die hard! With both sides vying for [...]

Tired of trying to figure out who’s at “fault” when it comes to the problems between you and the mom or stepmom?
Here’s some food for thought!
Chapter 6: Be Accountable (No One Else to Blame)
From No One’s the Bitch (Globe Pequot Press), © Jennifer
Newcomb Marine and Carol Marine, used by permission.

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No One’s the Bitch: A Ten-Step Plan for Mothers and Stepmothers is a revolutionary, new approach to diffusing the traditional animosity between moms and stepmoms — and creating a brand, new version of an extended family that’s healthier and happier.
If you’re ready to move forward and are curious about how to start resolving some [...]