😬 My unpopular stepparenting opinions

When I sat down and really thought about what’s the most important reminder I want to leave you all with, I decided every word I’ve spoken or written pretty much boils down to this:Stepparenting is hard. Really, really hard. And struggling in this role does not make you a bad stepparent or a bad person.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

You might feel like you’re going through these stepparenting challenges alone, but I promise you are not alone.Join us on Substack >>Grab your FREE ticket to StepmomCon 2026! >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

Stepparents are not powerless when faced with a high-conflict ex. (Even though it can sure feel that way.)Join us on Substack >>Grab your FREE ticket to StepmomCon 2026! >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

You’re not doing stepparenting “wrong” if the typical advice doesn’t seem to apply to you.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!😱 WE ARE CLOSING! Here's what you need to know >> This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

Correction: stepparents are exhausted superheroes! Because holy cow this role feels impossible some days.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

Stepparenting is tough, absolutely. But don’t let the negatives erase the hard-won positives.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

We can’t predict the plot twists that just might lead our stepfamily to a surprise happy ending.Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

4 tips to help you navigate one of the biggest bummers of stepparenting: rude stepkid behavior.HOW TO ACTUALLY BLEND: The missing instruction manual for stepcouples >>Read the Disengaging Essay >>NOT YOUR CIRCUS, NOT YOUR MONKEYS: The frustrated stepparent’s guide to personal peace >>Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

Please don’t bother trying to follow typical co-parenting advice when the ex is high conflict.The 10 Commandments of high-conflict co-parenting >>Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com

How do you deal when your stepkid’s calling all the shots, positioning themselves (sometimes quite literally) in between you and your partner, and generally acting like they’re your partner’s partner, not you?Read the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blendedfamilyfrappe.substack.com