Wednesday Martin's Blog, page 18
May 12, 2010
Stepmother's Day is May 16…Does Anyone Know??
Maybe you'll get flowers...
Hope you'll have a look at my latest article on psychologytoday.com about Stepmother's Day, which is (unofficially, of course!) May 16. Have a look…and leave a comment. And tell me about it here and now: will you do anything for Stepmother's Day? Have you ever?
May 11, 2010
Stepmonster Giveaway–Come to StepMom Magazine's FB Page to Win!
I'll be answering YOUR questions about being a woman with stepkids on Stepmom Magazine's FB homepage (thanks Brenda!) today Tuesday May 11 from 10 am to 2 pm.
And I'll be giving away a free, autographed copy of my book Stepmonster. So come on by, get some free...
May 10, 2010
Do You Do Too Much? Feel Stepped On?–How You Can End the Stepmartyr Cycle
Ever feel like even she might find stepmothering a trial sometimes?
Jacque Fletcher, author of the important and supremely helpful book Becoming a Stepmom and www.becomingastepmom.com, invited me to discuss "Stepmartyr Syndrome" with her several weeks ago for her terrific weekly podcast series. Here's the show. Have a listen and then tell me about it: Have you ever done so much for your husband's kids or your husband and his kids that you started to resent it? What were you doing? How did you ...
Stop Getting Stepped On–How You Can End the Stepmartyr Cycle
Ever feel like even she might find stepmothering a trial sometimes?
Jacque Fletcher, author of the important and supremely helpful book Becoming a Stepmom and www.becomingastepmom.com, invited me to discuss "Stepmartyr Syndrome" with her several weeks ago for her terrific weekly podcast series. Here's the show. Have a listen and then tell me about it: Have you ever done so much for your husband's kids or your husband and his kids that you started to resent it? What were you doing? How did you ...
May 7, 2010
And the Get Happy winner is….
If you read it, you win...
BioStep! Your name was chosen randomly from the list of commenters. Please email me your street address (wednesday@wednesdaymartin.com), and I'll pass it along to Dr. Katz. That way you'll get your free, autographed copy of The Happy Stepmother.
Congratulations. Thanks to all of you for entering, and your great comments.
If you didn't win, buy it–you won't regret it!
xx wednesday
May 6, 2010
Ask the Stepmonster: Author Q&A on Tuesday May 11, 10 am - 2 pm
Come by and ask me a question on Tuesday May 11
I'll be answering YOUR questions about being a woman with stepkids on StepMom Magazine's Facebook page, Tuesday May 11. Many thanks to publisher Brenda Tofil-Ockun and see you there…
Get Happy, Get a Free Book–The Happy Stepmother by Dr. Rachelle Katz
Tell me what makes you happy and win a free copy of this great book
I'm giving away a free, autographed copy of a great book!
My friend and colleague Rachelle Katz, Ed.D, LMFT (that's licensed marital and family therapist to you and me) is a stepmother and therapist who has been studying and supporting stepmothers for years. She founded stepsforstepmothers.com, a popular website and message board for stepmothers, and she also runs a monthly group for women with stepkids in her Manhattan...
May 4, 2010
Glee Gets Real about American Families
Oh please, we're like, so NOT the Brady Bunch??
Do you watch Glee? Are you obsessed? Even if that answer is no and no, please check out my new article on Psychology Today about Glee and the "blended family" paradigm…
May 3, 2010
Boundaries 101: Lessons for Stepmothers by Mary Kelly-Williams
This makes it look so simple
Today I'm running a special guest post by Mary Kelly-Williams, MA, a therapist and stepmother in Boulder, CO about boundaries. You need them if you're a woman with stepkids, but sometimes it's hard to know how to maintain them, how to assert them, for fear of being disliked or perceived as wicked. Here's Mary on how and why it's important to have your boundaries in the stepfamily, and protect them. Otherwise, you'll likely find yourself exhausted, depleted, and...
April 28, 2010
Sandra Bullock's Saga: Step/Mother in the Spotlight
Well, who knows? But she is a mother now. Will she remain a stepmother?
If you've been on my blog before you know that I am a celebrity/popular culture junkie. Since November, I've been following the Sandra Bullock saga (who hasn't?) and writing about it here, on Psychology Today and The Huffington Post. So, Sandra's now a mother and an ex-stepmother-to-be. What does it matter? Hope you'll check out my latest article on Psychology Today–and leave a comment!
