The Stepmoms' Club
How to Be a Stepmom without Losing Your Money, Your Mind, and Your Marriage (A Parenting Self-Help Book to Create Happy Blended Families)

Truthfully, I would give this book 2.5 stars if Goodreads offered 1/2 stars! I appreciated the raw honesty of challenging situations involved with being a stepmom, because they shared various stories of all different scenarios of step-parenting that I appreciated. I would think no matter your stepmo......more

This book spoke to me beyond anything else. The women that wrote about their stepmom conflicts with the ex’s were right on point. I realize that there are many others that have been in my shoes. It is very helpful especially if you are starting a relationship with someone who has a child(ren) to kin......more

I read the whole thing even though I'm not a stepmom nor a stepson nor married to a stepmom, so I guess that's a vote for interesting and readable. Somewhat loosely organized around themes such as maintaining your primary relationship with husband, dropping the rope and letting go of unwinnable tugs......more

It was refreshing to read something I could relate so much to as a fellow stepmom. I found myself nodding along, laughing out loud, and feeling exasperated right along with each crazy ex-wife story (and there are some doozies). No matter how much I try to explain to some of my married friends how co......more

It's not easy to be a stepmom, that's a fact. Sometimes it's nice to read the experiences from other stepmoms, especially when you don't know any other stepmom beside yourself. Personally, I found my way to love a child I didn't gave birth too like my own, but I agree it's not an easy task. I was ver......more