The Stepmom's Toolbox

We all have our views on how to parent our children and Tricia Kelly is no different. Join us as we talk with Tricia on her perspective around discipline, punishment and raising kids using the New Energy Parenting Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear from different guests share their expertize in Personal Growth and Development that will help you in your Stepfamily Lifestyle Claudette ChenevertThe Stepmom Coachwww.stepmomcoach.comForthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go to www.stepmomcoach.com/shop

Today's show is all about intimacy and connectedness with your spouse.Deanna Morae will share her secrets so that you too can feel more connected with your spouse. To find out more about Deanna, go to www.beherhero.com Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear from different guests share their expertize in Personal Growth and Development that will help you in your Stepfamily Lifestyle Claudette ChenevertThe Stepmom Coachwww.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves”

When you live in a remarried home, there are tons of moving parts.  Kids are going back and forth.  We are working.  Relationships go up and down.  Emotions swirl around our heads 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. How can we help?  I say that we can actually be the anchors for our turbulent families.  In this call, I give you tips on how to anchor your family and create a home base for you, your partner and your children. As always, I welcome your feedback.  You can find me at: Barb Goldberg http://theevilstepmotherspeaks.com/ Tweet me @StepmomSpeaks    

Would you love to have more PEACE in your home? Where do you start? What about forgiveness? Would you be able to forgive someone that's done wrong by you?   Join us today, Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear from my guest Taylor Tagg, speaker, radio show host and author of "Enrich Your Sunrise" and "The Path to a Peaceful Heart". This is sure to be a show you don't want to miss Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

The Ex Speaks to the Stepmother in today's show.  I have dreamt of doing a show where there would be an honest conversation between Mom and Stepmom.  This show is it.  Get ready for a real conversation.  You will hear us yell at each other, laugh at each other and, maybe, learn something from each other.  It is worth your time to listen to this frank conversation.  Who knows?  You may see yourself. I would love to have your feedback.  You can reach me at: Barb Goldberg http://www.theevilstepmotherspeaks.com/ Tweet me @StepmomSpeaks

Being a parent is a challenge all on it's own and being a stepparent brings in a whole new set of issues.  But what about when you are dealing with addictions. What does it do to the relationship? Melody J. Anderson, LCWS and expert in helping people deal with stepfamilies and addictions will talk with us about what to do in this situation. Join us every Wednesday where you will hear messages of hope and inspiration that will help you shorten the learning curve of being a surviving stepmom to one who is THRIVING. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Ever feel as if you have to be perfect?  I mean within the stepfamily?  I certainly did.  At first, I thought that the desire to be the perfect stepmother was a benefit to my family.  Was it?  What does this desire to be perfect really mean?  Is it good for our family?  Is it good for us?  Let's talk. You can always find me at: Barb Goldberg www.TheEvilStepmotherSpeaks.com Tweet me @StepmomSpeaks

Can you imagine a conflict free relationship in your stepfamily? For many, it would seem close to impossible right? Join me and my guest Danyelle Beaudry, speaker, teacher, author and transformational coach as well as mom of 3 and grandmother of 5 where we will talk about why we have conflict, what triggers them and how to avoid them. To find out more about Danyelle and her expertize, go to http://www.voelinc.com Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear messages of hope and inspiration that will help you shorten the learning curve of being a surviving stepmom to one who is THRIVING. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Lean in.  It is the latest phrase to encourage women to be more professionally aggressive, fact-based and take more risks in the workplace.  The term has been coined by Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer at Facebook, released her book, Lean In:  Women, Work and the Will to Lead.  If you were to ask a stepmother if they need to lean in to their families, most would tell you that we have already leaned over.  Most of us feel as if we need to stand up.  Let's take a closer look at Ms. Sandberg’s book. In addition, I give 5 Tips to Make Sure that We Lean Into our Families and Not Lean Over Too Far! Find me, Barb Goldberg at: www.TheEvilStepmotherSpeaks.com Tweet me @StepmomSpeaks

Ana Lydia Ochoa, award winning business woman, social media and PR specialist, especially in Spanish speaking and bilingual Hispanics community and soon to be author knows a thing or two about being a stepmom. An active blogger since the late 1990s, Ana Lydia founded the Latina Lifestyle Bloggers Collective, or #LLBlog as its commonly recognized on Twitter which got nominated for several awards. Ana Lydia is an active member in many charities and associations where she received several awards and recognition for her work. She’s writing a book called “Sitting on a Tree - The Anti-Fairytale Love Affair” Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear messages of hope and inspiration that will help you shorten the learning curve of being a surviving stepmom to one who is THRIVING. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Children of stepfamilies often live in two households. It can be very difficult for them to transition from one place to another.  The other issue that children face is not seeing one of their parents for a while. That too can be very difficult. So how do you handle that?  This week's guest is a children's book author of Countdown ‘til Daddy Comes Home which is the story of a young boy waiting for his Daddy to come home from a trip. To make their separation easier, his family creates rituals to keep each other connected and make the countdown fly by. Inspired by her family’s experiences, Kristin Ayyar shares how her Air Force family copes with the separations that are part of everyday life Join me, Claudette Chenevert and my guest Kristin Ayyar as we talk about ways to make children's lives less stressful between visits or when a parent is gone of a lengthy period of time. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

We've all heard of Cinderella and her stepmom and how terrible that was.  But what about having a Fairy Stepmom?  Wouldn't that be amazing?   My guest today Marni and Jason wrote this wonderful children's book about being a Faire Stepmother.  It's beautiful, it's magical, it's what children need to hear. To find out more about this wonderful children's book, go to http://www.myfairystepmother.com/ . Remember to leave me your comments and feedback at Claudette@stepmomcoach.com I love hearing from you.  

We have a lot of excuses why our stepfamilies are not working.  The Ex.  The Stepkids.  Our Partners.  You name it. But, what if you understood how to create a life of well being? In fact, what if you knew the actual, scientific formula?  You may find that your own happiness is right at home. At the end of the day, don't we all want the same thing?  You can call it peace, love or, maybe, another term is well-being.  My friend, Gretchen Pisano of Sounding Board Ink, offers the formula for well being.  She says to GLIDE.  Here are the 5 components to learn how to GLIDE OR WELL-BEING. Emotions like feeling calm or peaceful or happy Achievements Meaning and Purpose Engagement Relationship to Others If you know how to achieve and then mix the 5 components, you will have a life of well being.  Want to learn more?  Listen in! Barb www.TheEvilStepmotherSpeaks.com @StepmomTweets  

Betty Mayfield had her share of obstacles of overcome. As a single parent, she learned first hand that it's not easy to raise a child in today's society. With 11.7 million families in the US headed by a single parent and 85.2% of them are women, we need to learn how to parent in a different way and how step parenting can help (or not in some cases) make the lives of our children better.  To find out more about Betty Mayfield and her work, go to http://bmayfield5544.wix.com/smooth  Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear  messages of hope and inspiration that will help you shorten the learning curve of being a surviving stepmom to one who is THRIVING. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Looking for a safe place to come and share your stories about being in a stepfamily? A place where you know others understand what you're going through? Then join our "Stepmom Inner Circle" membership group where you not only get the support of others that have been in your shoes, but a great library of resources, audios and videos to help you on your journey.  Check it out now: http://stepmominnercircle.getresponsepages.com/ Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Do you tend to marry personalities similar to yours or different? What are some of the challenges when you marry your opposity personality? Can we change who we are? Can understanding our personalities and those around us help keep our marriage together? Create stronger families? Find out today at 1:00 pm ET as my guest Angel Tucker, author of "Stop Squatting With Your Spurs On" shares it all. To find out more about Angel, visit her website at  www.personalityprofiles.org    Join us every Wednesday at 1:00 pm EST where you will hear messages of hope and inspiration that will help you shorten the learning curve of being a surviving stepmom to one who is THRIVING. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Forthcoming author of book “WHY: 10 WHYs most stepmoms ask themselves” Are you struggling with communication issues? Would you like a handy book that could save you grief and heartache? “31 Days to Better Communication” can help you connect with your significant other and kids. To get your copy, go towww.stepmomcoach.com/shopTaking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!