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Becoming a stepfamily brings unique challenges. You are trying to blend kids, parenting styles and family dynamics and the odds feel stacked

"She likes 'our' kids more than she likes my older kids." I'll never forget the day Bill and Sue's appointment started with that phrase....

This is it, the time of year when the shift from school schedules to summer fun begins! While the first weeks of summer break are fun, we...

Keeping your kids focused in the last weeks of school can be a challenge! Here's a few tips to help your child finish the year strong wh

May is the time for finishing up the school year and shifting into summer. It's also the time when college kids return home, along with

Finding a balance between keeping your kids safe on prom night and letting them have fun can be a challenge. Here's 3 tips every parent

I recently spent a morning talking about parenting with a local MOPS group. I have to tell you, it was a blast! These moms were totally...

Do you ever look at your parenting partner and think, "Why would you do that?!" There are 3 important benefits to understanding ea

The battle between parents and their kids about screen time seems universal. The reason is simple: today's kids are growing up with tech

Whether your a mom or stepmom I think you'll agree that parenting should come with a warning label that says, "Congrats, your life is...