Izzy Rose's Blog
March 3, 2010
Shuttling Kids Between Homes- Who Benefits?
GUEST BLOGGER: Susan Wisdom, author of Stepcoupling: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today's Blended Family
In the old days, my lawyer friends tell me, child custody/visitation agreements used to be vague and loose. It was common for the non-custodial parent, almost always the father, to have the kids on alternate weekends with seasonal and [...:]
In the old days, my lawyer friends tell me, child custody/visitation agreements used to be vague and loose. It was common for the non-custodial parent, almost always the father, to have the kids on alternate weekends with seasonal and [...:]
February 23, 2010
Three Must Read/See/Do's for Stepmoms
Ladies,
The following article by Wednesday Martin, web series by Claudette Chenevert and radio show by Peggy Nolan and Erin Erickson are MUSTS!
Enjoy!
1) SOCIAL SUPPORT- that's "friends" to you and me- IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON
"In a stressful situation your best bet may well be to find some supportive friends, and then hang on like [...:]
The following article by Wednesday Martin, web series by Claudette Chenevert and radio show by Peggy Nolan and Erin Erickson are MUSTS!
Enjoy!
1) SOCIAL SUPPORT- that's "friends" to you and me- IS YOUR SECRET WEAPON
"In a stressful situation your best bet may well be to find some supportive friends, and then hang on like [...:]
February 10, 2010
Living Out Loud
GUEST BLOGGER: Erin Erickson of The Erin Experiment
In my 34 years on this planet, there are two things that I've learned about myself that I think might be helpful for understanding me and my blog:
* There is a special gravity that pulls me to the written word. It's why I [...:]
In my 34 years on this planet, there are two things that I've learned about myself that I think might be helpful for understanding me and my blog:
* There is a special gravity that pulls me to the written word. It's why I [...:]
February 9, 2010
Love, Sex, Romance, Marriage: Is Marriage Necessary?
As we count down to Valentine's day, Wednesday Martin, author of Stepmonster, asks the question, "Is Marriage Necessary?"
What can psychologists and couples therapists–and married people–learn from the history and sociology of marriage?
Read the full article on Psychology Today HERE
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What can psychologists and couples therapists–and married people–learn from the history and sociology of marriage?
Read the full article on Psychology Today HERE
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February 1, 2010
Stepmom Spotlight- Molly from Indy
Introducing Ms. February 2010!
Molly Schaar lives in Elkhart, Indiana. She's 25 and newly married to a divorced man 17 years her senior. She has three stepchildren, aged 18, 15, and 7. She has a one-year-old baby girl with her new husband. She blogs regularly at Stepchicks under the name, Step Up Mom 4 Life. Her [...:]
Molly Schaar lives in Elkhart, Indiana. She's 25 and newly married to a divorced man 17 years her senior. She has three stepchildren, aged 18, 15, and 7. She has a one-year-old baby girl with her new husband. She blogs regularly at Stepchicks under the name, Step Up Mom 4 Life. Her [...:]
January 28, 2010
Free reMarriage Webinar
reMarriage Magazine and Paula Bisacre invite you to attend a FREE Live Training Webinar presented by Positive Parenting Solutions.
THE ART OF CONSEQUENCES
Thursday, February 4, 2010
9-10 PM EST
Who Should Attend: Stepparents and parents of children ages 1-16 who want to reduce parenting stress and learn concrete solutions to correct misbehavior without nagging, reminding or yelling.
What You'll Learn: [...:]
THE ART OF CONSEQUENCES
Thursday, February 4, 2010
9-10 PM EST
Who Should Attend: Stepparents and parents of children ages 1-16 who want to reduce parenting stress and learn concrete solutions to correct misbehavior without nagging, reminding or yelling.
What You'll Learn: [...:]
January 27, 2010
Why Did I Get Married?
GUEST BLOGGER: Kela Price, Founder of Today's Modern Family
Marriage is HARD work and love alone is not enough. It requires nurturing, attention, patience, loyalty, understanding and trust, among other things. Remarriages with children are even more difficult, due to the external forces (ex-spouses, children and emotional baggage) that often times make it difficult for couples [...:]
Marriage is HARD work and love alone is not enough. It requires nurturing, attention, patience, loyalty, understanding and trust, among other things. Remarriages with children are even more difficult, due to the external forces (ex-spouses, children and emotional baggage) that often times make it difficult for couples [...:]
January 19, 2010
Moms Dealing with Step Moms
Guest Blogger: Laura Allard of Stepmoms Rock
And now for a perspective shift… Moms dealing with the Step Mom of their children…
Important Note: There are a lot of things at play here, not the least of which is going to be the dispositions of the Mom and Step Mom in question. This post is written with [...:]
And now for a perspective shift… Moms dealing with the Step Mom of their children…
Important Note: There are a lot of things at play here, not the least of which is going to be the dispositions of the Mom and Step Mom in question. This post is written with [...:]
January 15, 2010
The Chance To Do Something Big
I announced to Mom, "I'm thinking of giving myself a baby for my fortieth birthday."
"Honey, there are other ways you could celebrate," she offered. "How about a long weekend in New York… or Paris?"
"Hmmmmm. Maybe I could do both?"
I can feel her rolling her eyes at me over the phone. She thinks [...:]
"Honey, there are other ways you could celebrate," she offered. "How about a long weekend in New York… or Paris?"
"Hmmmmm. Maybe I could do both?"
I can feel her rolling her eyes at me over the phone. She thinks [...:]
January 14, 2010
Austin Stepmoms January Meet Up
THE REAL STEPMOMS OF TRAVIS COUNTY NEW YEAR MEET UP
Come Celebrate a New Year and New Friends.
When: TONIGHT! Thursday, January 14
Where: VINO VINO, 4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
When: 7pm
Contact:Izzy Rose at izzyrose@stepmothersmilk.com or got to meetup.com for more details
Image courtesy of Sodahead.com
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Come Celebrate a New Year and New Friends.
When: TONIGHT! Thursday, January 14
Where: VINO VINO, 4119 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751
When: 7pm
Contact:Izzy Rose at izzyrose@stepmothersmilk.com or got to meetup.com for more details
Image courtesy of Sodahead.com
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