THE FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
StepMom Talks to Amanda Fields Bennett
On Modeling, Full-Time Stepmothering and ‘Make It Work’ Moments
BY CHRISTINE G. ADAMO
A Stepmom’s Right to Draw the Line
How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Stepfamily
BY CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT
Rules of Engagement
10 Things to Do Before Saying “I Do”
BY MICHELLE HARTER, LGPC
Passion Projects for Stepmoms
How to Improve Your Life by Doing What You Love
BY SHELLY WARE, LMFT
Happily Ever After
A Stepmom’s Guide to Long-Lasting Love
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
DEPARTMENTS
THRIVING STEPMOMS
“I’m … in Love With Me”
Nurture Your Relationship With Yourself
BY ANNA DE ACOSTA
CRITIC’S CORNER
MOVIE REVIEW: “Juno”
A Portrait of Family Devotion
BY BETH MCDONOUGH
EXPERT ADVICE
“I Married an Older Man”
Tips for Dealing With People Who Doubt Your Relationship
BY CHRISTINA ROACH, LMHC
LEGAL MATTERS
Understanding Custody and Residency
BY LARA BADAIN, ESQ
MYTHS & MISCONCEPTIONS
Unspoken Expectations
10 Commandments Stepmoms Should Ignore
BY LAURA L. MACK
COUPLES CORNER
Stepcouple Success
7 Keys to Creating a Rock Solid Relationship
BY ALI WILKS, MSC
STICKY SITUATIONS
Practical Solutions for Stepmoms in the Trenches
This Month: “I’m a Stepmom— Not a Homewrecker!”
BY BRENDA SNYDER, LCSW
IN EVERY ISSUE
ON THE COVER
Amanda Fields Bennett
LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
What I Want You to Know
FROM THE ARCHIVES
This Time Last Year
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