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THE NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Mom vs. Stepmom
What You Both Need to Know About Conflict and Co-Parenting
BY ERIN CARELESS, PHD
A Stepmom’s Thanksgiving Table
5 Tips for Preparing Your Own Peace-Filled Holiday
BY HEATHER HETCHLER, MA
Stepmoms and Prolonged Exposure
When the Drama Ends but the Pain Persists
BY LAURA L. MACK
9 Steps to Forgiveness
For Stepmoms Who Want to Find Peace (Even if The Other Person Isn’t Sorry)
BY CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT
Your Marriage Comes First
How to Make Your Relationship a Priority―Without Neglecting the Kids
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
DEPARTMENTS
EXPERT ADVICE
Becoming a Stepmom
Make Your Journey Easier by Letting Things Evolve
BY SUSAN LANCASTER, PGDip
COUPLES CORNER
Laughter Is Sexy!
8 Ways to Infuse Stepfamily Life With Humor
BY ALI WILKS, MSC
THRIVING STEPMOMS
Let It Go, Stepmom
Releasing & Reframing Strong Emotions
BY MEG BURTON TUDMAN
VANTAGE POINT
Are You a Stepmom Warrior or Diplomat?
Global Strategies You Can Apply on the Home Front
BY KYLIE MCGREGOR
STEPMOM MEMOIRS
Step-Puppy Love
Reflections on Canines and Custody
BY KRISTA GIOVARA
IN EVERY ISSUE
ON THE COVER
Carolyn Short
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
What I Want You to Know
FROM THE ARCHIVES
This Time Last Year
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