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Adjusting to Motherhood May Take Longer than You Think (and that’s OK)

By Kylie McConville — 2020

Here’s how long it takes for new moms to work out their new routines and feel the confidence they’ll need to navigate any situation, according to a study.

Read on www.thebump.com

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Becoming a Stepparent

Becoming a stepparent by blending families or marrying someone with kids can be rewarding and fulfilling. If you've never had kids, you'll get the chance to share your life with a younger person and help to shape his or her character.

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Life as a Stepmother is No Fairytale—I Feel Sorry for My Wife

The children are angry and vulnerable, the father sides with them out of guilt, and stepmothers are just expected to suck it all up

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10 Ideas for a Calming Morning Routine

If you think about it, our children must be separated from us for eight to 12 hours while they sleep. Mornings are a great opportunity to reconnect with your child after all of those hours of separation.

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It’s Never Easy To Be A Stepmom: Here’s Why

It is one thing to be a parent. It is another thing entirely to be a stepparent. Taking on the role of becoming a stepmom to kids that may have not known you previously can come with its own set of rules and challenges. It is up to you to fully understand what you are up against as a stepmom

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Hey, Wicked Stepmother, I Feel Your Pain!

How to stop hating yourself and your step-kid, as well.

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The Mental Load of Motherhood

Mothers share their thoughts on the mental load of motherhood—and how they survive the 24/7 job called “Mom.”

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How Single Moms Can Nurture New Relationships, But Still Keep the Kids First

Wondering if it’s possible to have a strong post-divorce relationship as a single mom? These six tips will help you make it all work.

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Dating: The Struggle Is Real for Single Parents

Deciding how to handle dating situations can be an issue in any relationship.

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Lesbian Mothers: My Two Mums

A recent study found that children raised by lesbian couples were often brighter, happier and more confident than kids brought up in more traditional family units. Here, four women-only households describe their experiences of parenthood – and why tolerance and honesty are the key.

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‘Intensive’ Parenting Is Now the Norm in America

The style of child-rearing that most aspire to takes a lot of time and money, and many families can’t pull it off.

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Adjusting to Parenthood