How do you handle stepmom life as an introvert? I wanted to know if I'm the only stepmom who struggles with this issue. Whether it's setting boundaries or talking to new people, being an introvert can be challenging, especially within a blended family dynamic. Join me for this bonus summer episode! If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this bonus episode, I drop in to congratulate and thank the stepparents who are in the trenches during this end-of-school-year season. Award ceremonies and graduation events can bring up awkward and tense emotions for stepparents this time of year. Tune in for a much-needed dose of appreciation! I miss you guys! If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠Parenting Biological Kids VS Stepkids⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from seasoned stepmoms about the advice they would give to newer stepmoms about navigating their feelings around Mother's day. Tune in to this final episode of season 6! xoxo If you enjoy this episode, you may also like, "Clash of Parenting Styles: When You & Your Partner Don't Agree on How To Parent Your Stepchildren" Thanks to all the stepmoms who gave their feedback xoxo If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms about what they knew or thought about the role of a stepmother as they were growing up and what they've learned from eventually becoming a stepmom themselves. Tune in to hear from real stepmoms navigating their journeys through this ever-changing and challenging parenting role. If you enjoy this episode, you may also like, "How We Have Changed: The New Stepmom Narrative" Thanks to all the stepmoms who gave their feedback xoxo If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Stepmoms, are you the primary communicator with bio mom or is your partner? Maybe it's a little bit of both. Are there communication boundaries in place or not? In this episode, I explore what's going on in other blended family situations and how involved stepmoms are with communication. If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "Why Stepmoms Step Back" Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

Hey, stepmoms! In this episode, I talk about how it feels to be a stepmom when you don't have close friends who are also stepmoms. Your besties might be bio moms, but when it comes to relating to blended family struggles, it's super hard. Join me for some fantastic stepmom feedback on this topic! xoxo If you like this episode, you may also enjoy "All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠⁠⁠The Pondering Nook⁠⁠⁠ & at ⁠⁠⁠I⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠⁠⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore how stepmoms who are also bio-moms cope with high-conflict stepparenting situations in regard to explaining and shielding their biological children from these experiences. If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "⁠Parenting Biological Kids VS Stepkids⁠" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠⁠The Pondering Nook⁠⁠ & at ⁠⁠I⁠⁠⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms who talk about the first time they felt a true bond with their stepchild or stepchildren as well as sharing feedback from stepmoms who say they've never felt any connection at all even after many years. I share my own personal stories about my stepmom/stepchild connection and give my advice on the topic. Thank you for listening!! xoxo If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "Parenting Biological Kids VS Stepkids" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at ⁠The Pondering Nook⁠ & at ⁠I⁠⁠, Stepmother ⁠at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I explore feedback from stepmoms whose partners have full or primary custody of their kids. They bravely share their personal journeys of how they ended up in the full-time custody arrangement & how it has affected their stepmom role. Thank you to all the beautiful stepmoms who responded and to all my loyal listeners for tuning in! xoxo If you like this episode, you may also want to hear, "All The Things Stepmoms Wish You Knew" Enjoying this podcast? Please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message

In this episode, I share much-needed advice from real-world stepmoms who have experience raising teens within their blended families. If you're a stepmom or know a stepmom who is struggling with the teen years or who is curious about a plan of action for when the teen years arrive, this is the episode for you!  Thank you for listening! If you're enjoying this podcast, please leave me a glowing review wherever you listen so others can find me! Find my articles about being a stepmom at The Pondering Nook & at I, Stepmother at Medium. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ponderingstepmompodcast/message