This time I'm in the hot seat as host Christina Biagioli interviews me about my new book, "I have a Stepmom: Hooray!"

Back by popular demand, Ava Parnass and I continue the discussion about practicing empathy within your stepfamily. We provide specific examples of how to do this for a happier, healthier blended family.

I truly believe that if everyone was a bit more empathetic, family life, especially stepfamily life, would run a lot smoother. I brought in empathy expert, Ava Parnass, to help teach us how to be more empathetic in our relationships with our stepkids. Her advice is  go...

I’m a scorpio, so I can’t help but have the jealous gene. I consider myself a confident girl, but when it comes to my partner, a little psycho creeps out whenever other women or exes come into the picture. He’s a good catch, what can I say? We’ve been married for almos...

Being a stepmom can be stressful at times and I feel like holiday time brings out the worst of my anxieties and insecurities! Talking to other like-minded stepmoms always makes me feel better so today I've rounded up some of my stepmama girlfriends to chat about what w...

The holiday season is finally upon us! Yes, the holidays are supposed to be a warm, fuzzy time filled with joy, but in reality, the holidays can bring about lots of stress and frustration, especially for stepfamilies. Visitation becomes an extra touchy subject, gift bu...

Before meeting my husband, Robert, I never even dated anyone who had kids from a previous relationship. Therefore, when I officially became a stepmom, I was overwhelmed by this new role. Where was the manual? I found myself in so many confusing, frustrating and awkward...

Fall doesn’t just mean back to school, it also means the start of fall sports which could be even more intense than school! When I became a stepmom, I had no idea what I was in for with two stepkids that were soccer nuts. Every single weekend there were (and still are)...

When I was a kid, I remember hating back to school time. As an adult, I still hate back to school time. The couple weeks right before school starts I am daunted with shopping lists for school supplies, backpacks, clothing etcetera. I normally love to shop but this kind...

Many times, sexy is confused with sleazy. Yes, there is a very fine line between the two but with the right set of guidelines, a woman can be sexy in a classy way. As a mom, it is so easy to lose that sexy edge you once had. I think it is so important t maintain this q...