THE NOVEMBER ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Stepfamily Blueprints
4 Tips to Help You Navigate and Coordinate the Holiday Season
BY BRENDA SNYDER, LCSW
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How Much Is Too Much for Stepmoms on Social Media?
BY DEESHA PHILYAW
Stepmoms and Gratitude
Tired of Being Told to Give Thanks? In Truth, There’s Good Reason to!
BY CHRISTINA ROACH, LMHC, NCC, DCC
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Stepfamilies!
Learn How Stephen R. Covey’s Principles Can Help You Become a More Confident and Connected Stepmom
BY JAMIE (SIMKINS) ROGERS, LPC, EMDR
’Tis the Season!
StepMom Magazine’s Writing Team Shares
Its Happiest, Most Hilarious and Humbling Holiday Stories
DEPARTMENTS
PUBLISHER’S NOTE
What I Think About … Gratitude
TIME OUT
You’re Not the First
Working through Stepmom Grief with Gratitude
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS
The Provider in Him
What Makes Him Say “YES” When You Wish He’d Say “NO!”
BY JENNA KORF
THE LOOKING GLASS
Our Monthly Roundup of News, Events, Reviews and More
THE NEXT GENERATION
A Holiday Wish List
What Kids of Divorce Really Want This Year
BY TAMMY DAUGHTRY, MMFT
MONEY MATTERS
Investing in Your Future
10 Financial Questions to Ask Before You Say “I DO!”
BY LAURA PETHERBRIDGE
FOOD AND FUN
Recipe: Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs Craft: Handmade Shea
Butter Lotion
BY ASHLEY JACK
REAL STEPMOMS. REAL STORIES.
Kelly Wonderlin