by Gayla Grace | Dec 18, 2018 | Blog, stepfamily holiday tips
Let’s be honest. Stepfamily holidays can present awkward situations and uncomfortable exchanges with people we might not see (or even care to see) regularly. A friend of mine was complaining recently about a common stepmom issue. “I don’t want to...
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 | Nov 28, 2017 | Blog, peace, Uncategorized
Today my friend, Barb Goldberg, shares her thoughts on celebrating the holidays as a stepfamily. What is the first thing that crosses your mind when you think about stepfamilies and holidays? I’m guessing it isn’t peace! Stepfamilies have an...
by Gayla Grace | Nov 29, 2016 | Change, encouragement, feelings, stepfamily holiday tips
“Family traditions are a great way for stepfamilies to connect with one another. Family members come together and work toward a common goal in a non-threatening environment. Traditions can be as simple as making paper chains to count down the days toward...
by Gayla Grace | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Grace, stepfamily holiday tips
I cringed with guilt as I watched my son pull a uniform shirt out of the dirty clothes to wear to school. Ugh – how had I failed to get the laundry done? I’m overwhelmed some days during the holiday season. I can’t keep up with where I’m...
