by Gayla Grace | Mar 20, 2018 | Blog, stepparenting
I talk to stepparents all the time who blame themselves for a poor relationship with their stepchild. “If only I had more patience with my stepchild, if only I had more time to spend with him, if only, if only, if only.” The truth is, it...
by Gayla Grace | Mar 6, 2018 | Blog, Fear, Uncategorized
I remember the scene of years’ past. I couldn’t stop the tears that spilled down my cheeks as I hugged my daughter goodbye. Saying goodbye for eight months as my 22-year-daughter left to carry out her calling in Mozambique had left a knot in the pit of my...
by Gayla Grace | Feb 20, 2018 | Blog, encouragement
Have you been watching the Winter Olympics? What’s your favorite sport? Mine is women’s figure skating. The athletes make it look so easy to throw themselves across the floor in beautiful techniques and hoist their bodies in ways that seem impossible. As I...
by Gayla Grace | Feb 6, 2018 | Blog, stepfamily relationships, Uncategorized
Blending families can create a unique set of problems. Sometimes it may seem solutions are hard to find. Today, my friend, Holly Robinson, shares some tips for creating a cordial relationship with the ex-wife. Please welcome Holly, read her story, and share your...
by Gayla Grace | Dec 28, 2017 | attitude, Blog, stepfamily relationships, stepparenting
When I married my husband, I set out to be the perfect stepmom. I read all the books. I went to the conferences. I worked overtime to do everything right for my stepchildren. But I wasn’t a perfect stepmom. I made a lot of mistakes. After more than 20 years,...