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Ep. 6 - Stepmom Emotions: Mother's Day Edition
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Join Adrienne and Amelia as they navigate the complexities of Mother's Day celebrations and gift-giving traditions in blended families. They take a look at the differing perspectives on whether stepmothers should be honored on Mother's Day, and offer insights on fostering inclusivity and balance between biological parent and stepparent bonds.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Recognizing the importance of celebrating and appreciating all caregivers in children's lives, including stepmothers.
Navigating the allocation of time on Mother's Day based on individual family dynamics and schedules.
Emphasizing to teachers the importance of allowing children the freedom to make gifts for all caregivers to avoid feelings of exclusion.
Shifting the focus of gift-giving towards gratitude and thoughtfulness rather than monetary value.
Establishing boundaries as a stepparent while still supporting children's relationships with their biological parents.
Validating the complex emotions experienced by both mothers and stepmothers on Mother's Day due to the intricacies of blended family dynamics.
RESOURCES & LINKS:
Blog: https://www.theartofblendedchaos.com/blog/navigatingmothersdayasastepmom
Website: theartofblendedchaos.com
YouTube: @StepmomUnfiltered
FOLLOW:
The Art of Blended Chaos: @theartofblendedchaos
Amelia: @amelia.lane.stepparentcoach
Adrienne: @adrienne.stepmomcoach
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