Author Archives: Brenda

About Brenda

Publisher, StepMom Magazine 1 amazing husband, 2 accepting stepkids and a very collaborative relationship with the ex. Believe me, it wasn't easy getting here - which is why the magazine was developed!

July 2011 Issue

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Brenda

Inside the July 2011 Issue of StepMom Magazine: 6 normal feelings almost all stepmoms experience Negative self-talk: How to break free! A stepdaughter’s mission to pay it forward “Stepmother” why the word hurts us Legal: How to prepare yourself for … Continue reading →

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Grey’s Anatomy: Meredith Gets a Stepmom?

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Brenda

Grey’s Anatomy: Meredith Gets a Stepmom? According to the Examiner.com, a new character will soon join the cast of Grey’s Anatomy as the “potential stepmother” to Dr. Meredith Grey. The Examiner writes: “Alexa Havins has been cast to play a … Continue reading →

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Stepmoms: What does it mean to “disengage”?

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Brenda

Disengagement. It’s a hotly debated topic on many stepmom forums, including ours. And while the discussions are quite interesting and spirited, they often sound extreme and therefore misguided. The word itself, disengage, conjures up strong emotions, fear and certainly debate … Continue reading →

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