Most of us misunderstand stepfamily dynamics. And so we're too quick to pin it on stepmom when the kids don't like her.

It's a work in progress. And just like "real" parenting, in step-parenting, somedays are just freaking shitty.

Being a good stepmom also means being involved with your children's biological mom. Here are 8 Truths Stepmom's wish bio mom's understood.

Disengaging stepmoms allow themselves to opt out of certain tasks. By doing less, paradoxically, they often form better relationships with their stepkids.

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Does your child want to change residency or live with your ex? Use these do's and don's to tackle this topic head-on and find a suitable resolution.

What to do if your teen wants to change the custody agreement

When children are involved, divorce is even more contentious. Some parents want to leave the custody battle up to the child, thus the question: How old does a child have to be to decide where and with which parent they want to live?

`How could you let your son go to live with his dad?" "Won't you miss him?" "If my son told me he wanted to live with his father, I'd fight it every step of the way."

Here are some tips on how stressed out stepmoms can stand up for themselves, assert their boundaries, strengthen their marriages, and develop a stable relationship with their stepkids.

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Just for clarification before you start reading this, whoever you are :) , these are my thoughts, opinions and theories. I wasn't sure if I was going to talk about the hard situations my family is facing right now but holding back from my blog would be bottling something up, silencing my voice and letting negativity win. This is my blog, my space and I have decided that I will be expressing every emotion that comes along on my journey. Enjoy, or don't...? First, I chose this. I am not…