THE APRIL 2021 ISSUE | TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
Stepmoms and Unintended Domesticity
6 Ways to Step Out of the ’50s— and Into This Century
BY MARY T. KELLY, MA
Stepmoms and Money
What You Need to Know About “Blending” Families—and Finances
BY WEDNESDAY MARTIN, PHD
Is It Stress—or Stepmom Burnout?
Spot the Difference & Take These Steps
BY CLAUDETTE CHENEVERT
It’s OK to Not Be OK
5 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself When Life Is Stressful
BY LAURA L. MACK
Kids & College
A Stepmom’s Guide to Surviving the Application Process
BY KRISTA GIOVARA
DEPARTMENTS
STEPMOM MEMOIRS
After Disaster Strikes
Co-Parenting During COVID
BY JENNIFER KATZ, PHD
TIME OUT
Tips From the Trenches
Stepkid Blowback: 5 Tips for Managing Disrespect
BY HEATHER HETCHLER, MA
STEPFAMILY LIFE
Happily Married With Baggage
7 Reasons to Create a Rock Solid Relationship
BY BRENDA SNYDER, LCSW
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LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
SPOTLIGHT
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