THE FEBRUARY 2021 ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Talking About the Ex
6 Ways to Limit Her Impact on Your Relationship
BY CHRISTINA NELSON, LSW
Stepmoms & Infertility
5 Simple Strategies for Managing the Stress
BY KELLY PALMQUIST, LMSW
The Co-Parenting Continuum
When We Do Right by Our Kids, Everyone Wins
BY KAREN BONNELL, MS, ARNP
Childfree by Choice
Insights From Stepmoms Who Didn’t Choose Kids
BY CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT
Stepmoms Who Care Too Much
The Real Reasons Behind Our Frustration
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
DEPARTMENTS
VANTAGE POINT
Disengaging as an Act of Love
4 Reasons Why Stepping Back Can Be a Good Thing
BY MAARIT MILLER
THRIVING STEPMOMS
Dealing With a Difficult Ex
4 Strategies for Increased Peace & Well-Being
BY MEG BURTON TUDMAN, MBA
SUCCESS STORIES
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
I Asked Our Kids—and This Is What They Said!
BY KRISTA GIOVARA
TIME OUT
Tips From the Trenches
5 Tips for Loving the Season You’re in
BY HEATHER HETCHLER, MA
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ON THE COVER: Sydney Swanson
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
SPOTLIGHT
MANIFESTO
