by Gayla Grace | Jul 30, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
There are times that our thinking gets distorted or blown out of proportion. Our youngest child graduated from high school this spring and has left for college. An empty nest brings many changes. AND many memories of when Nathan was home. Almost a decade ago I was...
by Gayla Grace | Jul 16, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
“My real mom would be fine with it!” he said. Being compared to the “real mom” is not a fun thing. Yet it happens. That doesn’t have to be the end of the story with our stepchildren, though. It’s been almost a decade since it...
by Gayla Grace | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
I love the beauty of Summer. Flowers planted months before begin to show their delicate blooms. The effects of planting, fertilizing, and watering can be enjoyed as perfectly shaped flower petals emerge. It’s a process that requires work and patience. But the...
by Gayla Grace | Jun 4, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
Routines can be good but sometimes we have to change them up! School is out in many places across the country. If your school year hasn’t ended yet, it will soon and your normal routine will change. Several years ago I was sick with a stomach virus. My diet...
by Gayla Grace | Feb 26, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
How did we get here? She felt the knot in her stomach tighten as the phone rang, knowing her husband was visiting his son in prison. Familiar feelings of anger, fear, and shame flooded her heart. How did we get here? she thought. My stepmom friend, Nancy, had never...
by Gayla Grace | Jan 29, 2019 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
“Deb was all about overcoming odds. She didn’t judge a person, a situation, or even a place by what they were, but by what they could become with God’s grace and mercy.” Beautiful words I read about my friend, Deb, shortly after she passed away. Deb had overcome her...
by Gayla Grace | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
Stepfamily holidays are complicated. And stressful. RIGHT?!? How do you ease holiday stepfamily stress??? There are no easy answers. But there are a few things you can do to help make your H-O-L-I-D-A-Y-S more enjoyable. H – Help someone. Take...
by Gayla Grace | Apr 3, 2018 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
Are you looking for a few tools that might make your blended family journey a little easier? Would you like to hear how other stepfamily couples have found success along the way? Join stepfamily authority Ron Deal and other trusted experts in the field on Saturday,...
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,...
by Gayla Grace | Oct 3, 2017 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
I watched my son’s friend negotiate an upcoming visitation schedule with his dad at a recent soccer game. I could sense the stress the teen felt as he was thrust in the middle between his parents. I wanted to step in and tell the dad, “Call your ex-wife...
by Gayla Grace | Aug 8, 2017 | Blog, stepfamily relationships
It’s early August and school will be starting soon (it has actually already started for our son). The kids will have practice or lessons after school, and they may be juggling their...
