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Welcome to The Anxious Stepmom Blog
Whether you're brand-new to this life and getting oriented, a seasoned stepmom looking for support navigating a tricky situation, or simply want a place to plug into content created just for you—welcome.
Emotion Regulation in Blended Families: 5 Strategies Every Stepparent Should Know
Learn how each of the 5 core types of emotion regulation can help you stay calm, connected, and in control—even when stepfamily life feels overwhelming.
Co-Parenting and Communication in Blended Families with Jamie Newton-Knight
What happens when co-parenting feels impossible? In this interview, Jamie Newton-Knight shares real-world wisdom for staying grounded, collaborative, and connected in blended family life.
Blended Family Communication Strategies to Stay Connected with Stephen Nemetchek
Help your blended family reduce conflict, stay connected, and navigate challenges with more ease and intention… this summer and beyond.
Stepmom Advice for Teenage Years with Tammy Johnson
Connect with your teen stepkids, manage burnout, and stay rooted in self-care.
Ours Baby, Full House: Navigating the Blended Family Shift with Jasmine Yow
Raising an ours baby in a blended family? How to manage stress, emotions, and shifting roles.
Becoming a Full-Time Stepmom: What No One Tells You About the Transition with Lauren Weeks
What happens when your stepmom role changes overnight?
Summer Parenting Tips for Stepmoms with Brittney Phillips
Navigating schedules, screen time, stepfamily travel and more!
Stepmom Empathy: How This Superpower Can Transform Your Blended Family
Deepen your stepfamily bonds without sacrificing your boundaries or emotional well-being.
Plan a Weekly Check-in as a Stepcouple
Try this simple outline to help you and your partner stay connected, reduce resentment, and navigate stepfamily stress as a team.
Why the House Feels Different When Stepkids Return
Navigating the tension after transition day—and how to talk to your partner about it.
The Psychology of Stepmom Stress
Why this role can be so challenging… and what actually helps.
Cheers to “The Third Option”
Next time you're stuck in a lose-lose stepfamily situation, try this.
Blending Families? 12 Topics to Discuss First
12 essential topics for couples to discuss before blending families.
Childless & Childfree Stepmom Triggers
5 common challenges of stepmoms without kids of their “own”.
Feeling Suffocated? Try This Tip
Ask yourself this question if you’re struggling with stepmom stress.
Stepfamily Decluttering: 3 Essential Tips
Win the war on clutter without battling your family.
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If you’re here because you're new (or maybe not so new) to the whole stepmom thing, and you're craving the kind of support that just can't be squeezed into a blog post (if only, right?), allow me to introduce myself…
Hi! I'm Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD—
Stepmom Coach
Let's be real: No one reads a stepmom blog for the fun of it. Which means you care enough about this role to do some legit internet research. (I love that about you.) Ready to learn more about me and how we can work together to create a stepmom life you're proud of? Right this way.
