My client asked me this yesterday. She seemed to think that because she's a stepmum with no children of her own, she has no say in anything that is happening over the festive period. Let's make this very clear. Just because you’re a s…
Communication Many of my clients often tell me that when they are struggling with something within their step family they tend to keep their feelings to themselves. When I challenge my client to approach their partner to discuss how they feel…
Well, I definitely was and still am occasionally. I think we all are if we are honest with ourselves. How do we know if we are an over thinker? Are you? What causes it? Is this you? - You try to steer or control your thoughts - You often judge…
What is enough? As a step parent how often do you question if what you are doing is enough? What is enough? I remember that I often used to ask myself if I could be doing more or getting more involved. Why did i feel this way? In life it’…
Step parenting is often a tricky path to walk. It can be a minefield of obstacles and new parents can become easily overwhelmed and sometimes confused as the best way to deal with issues. This is very normal and it’s okay to feel this way.&nbs…
My last blog was about making changes for 2023 and how you may want to make adjustments to how your step family functions and how you feel. I thought I would share some of my changes I have made in all areas of my life. As I said before the changes…
How many of us feel 'stuck' right now?Stuck with how we feel,Stuck in a relationship,Stuck with a dilemma,Maybe stuck with feeling guilty?How long have you felt this way?How long are you going to allow yourself to continue feeling this way? A new y…
I’ve made soooo many mistakes as a step dad and not always learnt from them. They say we should always learn from our mistakes, if only it was that easy. Looking back now, I would have done so many things differently and handled so many situat…
Lady Tremaine is a nasty, mean-spirited old woman who forces Cinderella to perform back-breaking chores and duties, and even encourages her own daughters, Drizella and Anastasia, to tease and mock their kind-hearted steps…
Life of a Stepdad Being a stepdad for 20 years was both rewarding and challenging. If you become a stepdad and think it’s going to be a breeze, then think again. I would describe it as a rollercoaster ride. It can be a…