WickedStepMonster - A Step-Mom Blog On Overcoming The Challenges Of Step-Parenting And Blended Families

About Me

October 4, 2019November 21, 2019Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

I never planned on being a stepmom. As a matter of fact, I had a strong aversion
to it…right up until I met my prince! He was a single dad of 5 kids ranging
from toddler to teens. Me? I was your
basic over-achieving workaholic mom of 2...

Holidays, Parenting

Family Time During Stressful Times

June 20, 2020June 20, 2020Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

So, today I had a panic attack. I was thinking about the entire family getting together at our cabin for Memorial Day weekend. As I was trying to finish up at the office and planning everything that I needed to pack that day, I could feel the...

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Parenting

6 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Finances

January 27, 2020February 6, 2020Lynn Peterson3 Comments

I’ve always thought that one of the most important classes
that high schools offer is Personal Finance. It’s the course that teaches them
about the basics of not ruining your life as a young adult. But guess what? My stepson did really...

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Parenting

My Time With My Step Daughters

January 8, 2020February 6, 2020Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

Our blended family is a little different than many. My
husband’s ex-wife left him and moved to another state and he was left to parent
their five kids alone. I met him about a year later. Fast forward about 8 years
after we were married and...

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Holidays, Marriage, Parenting

Christmas With a Blended Family

January 7, 2020February 6, 2020Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, it was always the highlight of the whole year. And a lot goes into celebrating Christmas, but it always ends up being worth it. I love the traditions,decorating, baking, gifts, lights and...

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Holidays, Parenting

The Worst Thanksgiving, Holidays, and Gratitude

December 5, 2019February 6, 2020Lynn Peterson1 Comment

Our daughter is a very skilled soccer player that plays for
a competition team. Several years ago,
her team started doing tournaments over Thanksgiving weekend. This meant that we would have to celebrate
Thanksgiving the Sunday before and then...

Marriage, Parenting

Manipulation in Step Families

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

You are probably not crazy! Since I don’t know you, I
wouldn’t necessarily rule it out, but whether you are or not, as a stepparent
there are times when you might stop and think to yourself, “Am I the one who is
crazy?”

Manipulation...

Holidays, Marriage, Parenting

70+ Blended Family Quotes

November 13, 2019November 21, 2019Lynn Peterson1 Comment

Blended families are a beautiful mix of diverse people who each serve an important role in our lives. At times, it can be challenging to appreciate everyone's unique beauty. -Deana Kellar La Rosa

There is no such thing as a "broken...

Marriage, Parenting

Wicked: Are You Glinda or Elphaba? A Guide to Your Role as a Step-Parent

November 8, 2019November 21, 2019Lynn Peterson2 Comments

If you’ve seen Wicked, you may remember that Elphaba always
had good intentions. She tried to always do what she thought was right, but in
the end, everyone hated her and loved Glinda (yes, the other mom) because she
made everything look like...

Holidays, Marriage, Parenting

What Is A Blended Family?

November 5, 2019August 8, 2020Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

Blended families come in many different forms, but they
always include a husband or wife from a prior marriage with kids from previous
relationships. Typically, it refers to married couples with children from a
prior marriage or relationship. A...

Marriage, Parenting

My Kids Vs. Your Kids: Sibling Rivalry and Defensive Parents

October 16, 2019November 21, 2019Lynn PetersonLeave a comment

Do you ever feel like you are harder on your own kids, but your stepkids accuse you of giving your kids special treatment? The issue of my kids vs. your kids is prevalent in almost every blended family.

Before We Blended Our Family

The...

The Angel That's You, Appreciated By Few

Before We Blended Our Family