by Kris Reece | Jun 7, 2016 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
You’re a giving person. You like to see people happy, and you like it when they are happy with you. This is natural, isn’t it? Yes, absolutely. There are many natural givers in this world—people with temperaments that love to give and serve others. Giving is an... by Kris Reece | Jun 30, 2015 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
It’s no secret that being a stepmom isn’t easy. And if you went into this relationship like most people, you were blind to the difficulties to come–the moments and circumstances that seemed to strike you when you least expected it. Even if you were one of the... by Kris Reece | May 8, 2015 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Being a stepmom is not an easy job. Many times it is thankless, emotionally draining and time zapping. You work so hard to help these children navigate through the difficulties of their situation, and then they forget about you. Everyone likes to be appreciated, but... by Kris Reece | Dec 21, 2014 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Is your new life as a stepmom not what you thought it would be? You’ve been raising your own children (wonderfully, you might add), you’ve read all the books, perhaps you’ve even sought counseling to help you navigate the transition to step-motherhood with... by Kris Reece | Dec 21, 2014 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
Any parent will tell you that each child is unique and that you can recognize a child’s individual traits very early on: some cry a lot, others need constant attention, while some are perfectly content to play by themselves for hours. But a step-parent likely doesn’t... by Kris Reece | Dec 21, 2014 | Christian Counseling, Relationship
If you are reading this, you are probably part of the small percentage of step-mothers who do not have an amicable relationship with your new children’s mother. Put another way, you’ve got baby mama drama. Despite all of your efforts and attempts, this woman cannot...