How do you explain to your Bio kid why they are held to your standards of behavior, but the step kids are not held to the same standards by their bio parent? It makes me feel like a mean parent to my own Bio kid. 😔

Way too long to get started talking about the topic.13+minutes! You are gonna lose people’s interest who come here for inspiration and understanding.

hi, can you have an episode on adult stepchildren in a blended family.?

I really enjoy these podcasts but i wish it wouldn't take 15 minutes to get to the interview and the point of the show.

I've airways said- opinions are like assholes, everybody has one- and they all stink! 😂

My wife and I have a ticketing system. It's actually much more than than. It's a bucket list, to do list, wish list, recurring tasks (home maintenance), reminder system all in one. Happy to share with anyone interested. The idea at the end of the day is you only have so much time and money, so everything gets dumped into 1 system and the most relevant items are at the top and you just work "the list" with any time you have.

This is an incredible story! LISTEN TO LINDA ❤ your story is such an inspiration!

I remember 6 years ago when hcbm tried this and told me that he would cheat. It's SO hard to get past this, even though he claims that he hasn't. She hasn't seen her son in 2 years and lives 20 minutes away. 😢 Gosh, we've been there, but we also can't imagine

I want to be on the podcast 😅 forreal

Thank you for this episode. I can relate so much. It's great to know I'm not alone in having to focus on myself and not their lives and situations. Growing in new ways and keeping healthy boundaries now.

I’m hooked.

I love this! I am a biologically childless stepmother of 3 adult amazing adults! The youngest was 19/20 when we got together. He is 14 years older than me! I was very blessed for their acceptance and love and very rewarding experience to me. I can honestly say I also like their mother as well. Treat others with kindness and grace . I was very blessed

Each family is different, you need to find what works for you 💚 #family #blendedfamilies

God bless you always, Mona!

Being a childless stepdad is a BIG mistake. You will always finish last, even if you respect the positions of the bio-parents & are good to the step kids (of ANY age, ranging from child to adult). You are entering into a life that will make you a regular afterthought & and one in which you may be shown contempt, even if you came on the scene long after the primary marriage was dissolved. I would like to hear more perspectives from childless step parents. I am more alone in life after joining this family than before I met my wife and this soul-sucking family and meddling bio-dad.

Its mental abuse and parental alienation and the courts do nothing to protect the parental rights of the father.

Cameras in the common areas! Works wonders on curbing misbehavior and lies✨️

Cameras in the common areas! Works wonders on curbing misbehavior and lies✨️

Stepmom from Colorado is a superwoman 🦸‍♀️

Step By Step, I used to love that show as a kid! Awesome podcast ❤️❤️❤️

Blended years are like dog years 🤣🤣🤣

I’m wondering why the bio dad isn’t on child support. It seems like he’s financially stable so he should be on child support. I don’t know why women don’t put the fathers of their kids on child support yet expect the stepdad to foot all the bills. The mom was selfish for not letting the daughter live with her bio dad. She’s probably used to her dad being a Disney dad and not enforcing any rules like the stepdad who has to live with her full time. She was acting out bc she misses her dad. The mom wasn’t mature enough to put her feelings to the side and let her daughter spend more time with her dad.

This story is sooooo relatable.

I sure wish i had found you guys sooner. These podcasts are a lifesaver

Alot of people don't seem to realize that alot of stepdads are struggling too, mostly because they're less vocal about it. They have a very different set of struggles too because most times they're expected to be the father figure and provider for a child that they're not allowed to really parent. Women tend to have a more "momma bear" approach with their kids, so that definitely adds a whole different set of struggles for the man

I really needed to hear this!

EXACTLY! I Agree with the kid, it Definitely makes more sense to brush your teeth AFTER you eat. Like, duh. 🙄

And see that's the thing the kids think that you guys are the ANNOYING ones! You and the Stepmonster.

Cause yeah, then they Will tattle on you, AS THEY SHOULD! Good job kids!

That's the problem with these stepmonsters, they need a lesson taught. Their NOT your kids, Back off! Mind your Own business!

Don't Even Dare think you can tell them what to do. You are NOT their boss. They have a Mom. Stay in your lane!

Well maybe the kids wouldn't have to tattle on you if you are ONLY doing what you are supposed to do. Which means DONT interfere with kids that Aren't your own!

Thank you so much for this episode! I needed to hear this. I’m dealing with mini-wife 12yrs old & feeling so pushed aside. You have given me so many good points on how to deal & things I can do to help the situation!

I wish I could talk to Jennifer! Thanks for sharing your story.

It really stinks to see children know they are being neglected or mistreated at one household but still choose that home over the loving parent who is doing everything right. 😔😥

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What’s her Facebook group? I can’t find it