Mary T. Kelly on

The Top 3 Issues Stepmoms face

• Why we get caught up thinking about exes (it's evolutionary!)
• How to avoid letting negative thoughts consume us
• The notion that your partner can be manipulated by his ex
• The “give – give” concept and when to apply it
• Developing a solid relationship with oneself
• The grief and loss experienced in remarriage with children

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Lori and David Sims on
You Have Control Over And Can Change Your Mindset

• Emotional weight varies by individual and context.
• Stepparent-child relationship challenges.
• Managing emotions in moments of anger or frustration.
• Evolving parenting strategies with relationship changes.
• Guiding children to form their own reactions and responses.

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Mike Haney on

The Courageous Stepdad: Being Intentional in your Blended Family

• Stepfather role, challenges, and discipline mistakes.
• Most crucial relationship in stepfamily dynamics.
• Grasping the 'stepfamily triangle.'
• Fostering emotional connections and pre-friendships.
• Mom's role in aiding partner's emotional bond with kids.

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Monica Chaney on

Feeling Like The Outsider In Our Stepfamily

• Stepmom's experience with outsider syndrome.
• IG poll findings on stepmom outsider syndrome.
• Cultural factors affecting stepmom inclusivity.
• Importance of boundaries and expectations.
• Self-compassion and coping mechanisms for stepmoms.

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Anna DeAcosta on

Navigating Uncertainty

• Anna's strategy for managing life transition uncertainties.
• Importance of intuition over societal fears.
• Balance between planning and life's unpredictability.
• Anna's tips for positive mindset and emotional reframing.
• Handling stepkids during transitions per Anna's advice.

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Sonia Cann-Milland on

Changing Transition Experience From Traumatic To Tranquil

• Improving transition experience for parents and kids.
• Incorporating traditions on transition days.
• Aligning transition purpose with family values.
• Managing parental thoughts and emotions during transitions.
• Mindfulness and deep breathing for anxiety relief.

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Susan Haworth on

Untangling the BioMom / StepMom Web:

5 Steps to Release and Refocus

• Five steps for mindset refocus.
• Accountability for stepchild's "bad behavior."
• Common blame targets in stepfamily dynamics.
• Importance of owning emotions for emotional health.
• Handling communication with ex-partners.

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Meg Burton Tudman on

Master Your Mindset For Emotional Strength

• Mindset's impact on reality and experience.
• Managing stress while prioritizing well-being.
• Communicating needs and boundaries in blended families.
• Balancing responsibilities and personal joy.
• Daily practices for cultivating joy and alignment.

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Michaela Bucchianeri on

From Panic to Purpose: Finding Peace in Your Stepmom Role

• Anxiety's unique impact on stepmoms.
• Science-based strategy for curbing runaway worries.
• Mindset shift for more peaceful stepmom life.
• What to avoid doing regarding spouse/stepkids' anxiety.

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Brittney Phillips on

Mind Over Meltdown:

Empowering Your Mindset in Blended Family Triggers

• Common triggers for stepmoms in blended families.
• Emotional baggage affecting current relationships.
• Physical sensations when triggered and coping methods.
• Parenting style conflicts in stepmom-stepchild relations.
• Importance of vulnerability, mindfulness, and self-awareness.

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Mary Anne Gunter on

Trauma, Loss, And Grief in Blended Families -Adults and Children

• Setting a strong foundation and methods.
• Addressing trauma and abuse signs in blended families.
• Helping children shed guilt and self-blame post-trauma.
• Indicators of child parentification.
• Grandparents' role in stepfamilies.

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Laura Petherbridge on

Stepping Back Without Stepping Out - The Smart Stepmom

• Balancing roles at different journey stages for stepmoms.
• Controlling thoughts and overcoming negativity.
• Navigating fears of angering partner or appearing unloving.
• Setting healthy boundaries and effective communication.
• Finding purpose as a stepmom in a blended family.

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Heidi Farrell on

Little Picture / Big Picture Thinking

• Risks of dwelling on minor negatives.
• Shift focus from problems to what's working.
• The balance between control and surrender.
• Counterproductivity of fixating on flaws and mistakes.
• Big picture mindset for self and others' grace.

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Ginger Gentile on

Stop Erasing Family

• Understanding parental alienation and its impact on children.
• Steps to reverse parental alienation and rebuild bonds.
• Stepparents' role in mitigating parental alienation.
• Mediation's role in high-conflict divorces with alienation.
• Importance and resources for timely intervention in alienation issues.

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Ali Wilks on

You are Sacred and Worthy: 

3 Steps to Reclaim Your Divine Worth

• Past wounds affecting current stepkid relationships.
• Managing jealousy and competition in family dynamics.
• Stepfamily as a platform for growth and healing.
• Nurturing actions for self-worth realization.
• Building trust through sacred spaces and intuition.

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Tracy Poizner on

Category of One:

Cashing In On The Hardest Part Of Being A Stepmom

• Key challenges faced by stepmoms.
• Emotional impact of disapproval and rejection.
• Social media's role in shaping stepmom experiences.
• Balancing emotional comfort and long-term happiness.
• Asserting personal rules and authority as a stepmom.

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Jason Kreidman on

Parenting Partnership -  

How Moms Can Motivate Dads to Contribute

• Keeping dads connected with kids during absences.
• Dads as independent disciplinarians.
• Empathy in effective child discipline and communication.
• Clear roles and open communication for household harmony.
• Encouraging dad involvement in child care at all ages.

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Jayna Haney on

Flexible Thinking –

Changing the Blame Game and Taking Back Your Power

• Personal growth through owning power, not blaming others.
• Bill Eddie's four traits of high-conflict people.
• Traits' role in complicating conflict resolution.
• Blaming others fosters helplessness and powerlessness.
• Flexible thinking for personal power in high-conflict situations.

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Susan Lancaster on

Considered Listening

• Mindset differences between spouse and single parent.
• Role of active listening in effective communication.
• Understanding stepkids' experiences and effective communication.
• Exploring 'Considered Listening' and its application.

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Claudette Chenevert on

Embracing Growth Together: Building a Positive Mindset

in Stepfamilies through Micro-Community

• Challenging stepfamily stereotypes and stigmas.
• Understanding fixed vs. growth mindset.
• Relevance of micro-communities to stepfamilies.
• Benefits of a growth mindset in stepfamily micro-communities.

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