Links for Wednesday, July 16
Jul 16th, 2008 by Jill
- A Stepmom’s Say: About Mommy – “Nothing has brought me more angry comments and viciousness, than the fact that I let the reader know that my stepsons call me “Mom.” I totally understand the passion behind these comments, but often disagree with the reasoning.” (more)
- Typical Momma: To Be Or Not To Be Mom – “If Mom is actively involved in your community and actively involved in the children’s lives; don’t introduce yourself as the children’s mother. Allow the community and the children to be proud of the fact that you are their stepmother and you care. This impact will be greater than you realize. The sooner we dispell the concept that stepparents aren’t involved parental role models… the better off we will be. It is OKAY to be the stepmom.” (more)
- Cool Mom: Step Mommies (video) – Cool Mom talks to her mom, a former teacher, about the positive role she often saw stepmoms playing in the families she interacted with.
- Marshall Rosenberg on Nonviolent Communication (video) – De-escalating conflict through listening for what people are feeling and needing instead of for what they think about us.
Thanks!
-d