18 Lessons I Have Learnt From My Stepson
I have been in my stepson’s life for a number of years now. He was a toddler when I first met his father. He is now fully-fledged teenage man-boy. I …
Stepparent Wellbeing: Who’s On Your Team?
Call it what you will – a team, peeps, clan, kinfolk, your tribe. Most everyone has one. The group of ‘A-lister’ individuals you surround yourself with and can turn to …
The Power of Gratitude for Stepfamilies
There are a number of celebrations across the globe that take place each November. Think, All Saint Day/Day of the Dead celebrated throughout Mexico (1 November), Guy Fawkes Night celebrated …
I am a Stepmother. I am a Lighthouse.
There is no guide on how to stepparent. No ‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ stepparent-style best seller. There’s no wise proverbs, ‘old wives tales’ or oral stories passed down …
A Crisis of Stepmother Faith
The other day one of my best friends, who is both a mother and stepmother, made some comments that seemed to suggest she was experiencing some intense doubt and internal …
Attitude of Gratitude
Gratitude is said to be a state of mind that comes from truly noticing and appreciating what you have already and being thankful for it. It is apparently one of …
Stepparents are social beings too – why they need to, and should, spend kid free time with other adults
It is widely accepted by health professionals that social support and connections have a positive influence on human beings’ physical, spiritual and mental health. At the heart of it, we …
Stepmothers and mental fitness – are you fit enough?
Time and time again it has been said by us here at Stepping Through, as well as by others, that there are many challenges to being a stepmum. It is …
Surviving Change
This week has been a whole lot of change, of firsts and of new challenges for me. I started a new job for the first time in nine years; decided …