Check out the latest on Psychology Today, where Jacquelyn Fletcher, author of A Career Girl’s Guide to Becoming a Stepmom , contributes
5 Tips to Help Stressed Stepparents Enjoy the Holidays…
As Thanksgiving approaches, instead of feeling the warm anticipation of a day to spend with family, stepmothers across America are downing antacids… Considering the fact that most stepmothers feel they have zero control over what happens in their homes, a stepfamily Thanksgiving is one holiday recipe in danger of becoming a disaster. Luckily, there are things you can do to mitigate some of the stress you’re feeling as the holiday season approaches. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
New Podcast: Thanksgiving Stepfamily Dish
Additionally, tune in to a special series of Stepmom Circles podcasts. Jacquelyn Fletcher and Wednesday Martin, the author of Stepmonster, dish about the hottest stepfamily topics, marriage, popular culture, and more.
In this week’s episode they talk about Thanksgiving and all the stressors that stepmothers have to handle during the holiday season. You’ll hear why it’s not necessarily a good thing to invite the ex, ways to create your own stepfamily rituals, and how to manage the work load so you’re not a frazzled mess come January.
Enjoy!
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Happy Thanksgiving Izzy!
Peggy