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HONEY BOO BOO AND THE NO GOOD, VERY BAD STEPMOM?
The People.com headline caught my eye. “Honey Boo Boo's Stepmom-to-Be Sabotages Her Diet & Calls Mama June a 'Toothpick with Clothes.’”...


Mothering Honest Abe
In honor of President’s Day, I want to share with you a story that you may not know about one of our most popular and most important...


Happy New Year!
I’ve been sick with the flu. It seems to be never-ending. So, I’ve spent a great deal of time in bed lately. Ugh. But it has given me...


Vegas Vacation
Sometimes, there is a glimmer of hope. That slim chance that maybe something I did or said, made a difference in the lives of one of my...


Would I Do It All Again?
From a post for the Stepfamily Network. As I was trying to locate addresses for my stepdaughter’s wedding guest list, I came across my...


2015: A Year in a Nutshell
Here we are. June 16, 2016. I left the house early to attend a legal seminar, leaving my husband to enjoy his day of work and perhaps a...


One word can make a big difference
Let's talk about conjunctions.... I believe we can set ourselves up for failure by believing in it. When you say, "My stepfamily will...


For the children....
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States handed down a decision that will change families lives. Whether you are for or against the...


Bruce Jenner and the Kardashian effect
I don’t talk about the Kardashians often. Okay, ever. Unless of course, it’s to ask myself and anyone who happens to listen to me why the...