Being a stepmom is hard.
We can help.

For any woman who dates, lives with, or is married to someone with kids.

We’re glad
you found us.

StepMom Magazine is a monthly, online publication for any woman who dates, lives with, or is married to someone who has kids. We help you navigate sticky situations like dealing with the ex, your relationship with your stepkids, and the reasons why you sometimes feel like an outsider in your own home. 

Each monthly issue features articles written by our team of licensed therapists, certified stepfamily coaches, legal and financial advisors and veteran stepmoms who understand the challenges you’re facing—because we’re stepmoms too.

How it works

When you subscribe, you’ll receive exclusive access to the monthly magazine—a downloadable, printer-friendly PDF that’s easy to read anywhere, anytime. Each issue provides 35+ pages of expertly written and beautifully designed articles to help you take charge of your life and overcome your biggest challenges.

Why do stepmoms need a magazine?

If you’ve ever been told that you should love your stepkids like your own, or that you’re just the stepmom, or that you knew what you were signing up for, you know that being a stepmom is—complicated.

Friends and family usually don’t understand what it’s like and most therapists receive little to no formal training on stepfamily dynamics. This leaves stepmoms on the receiving end of well-intended but bad advice like “just be nice” and “take the high road” or “be patient…it’ll get better in time.”

We’re the how-to guide you’ve been looking for.

We talk about everything.

  • Adult Stepkids

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Bonding & Stepkids

  • Child-Free by Choice

  • Child Support

  • Co-Parenting

  • Dealing with The Ex

  • Disengaging

  • Divorce Guilt

  • Financial Planning

  • Full-Time Stepmoms

  • The 'Ours' Baby

  • Healthy Boundaries

  • Infertility

  • Intimacy & Sex

  • Legal Issues

  • Loyalty Binds

  • Outsider Syndrome

  • Parental Alienation

  • Permissive Parenting

  • Self-Care

  • Stepfamily Vacations

  • Stereotypes

  • Teenage Stepkids

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Each issue is a downloadable, printer-friendly PDF you can read anywhere, anytime!

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What stepmoms say:

  • "Worth every penny."

    Heidi

  • "Hands down, the BEST resource for stepmoms."

    Taylor

  • "I caught my husband reading it. It's been a great conversation-starter for us."

    Jean

  • "Far exceeded my expectations. You really are helping people and saving marriages."

    Anne

  • "This magazine saved my sanity—and my marriage."

    Nicole

  • "My husband read some back issues and he finally understands what it's like for me."

    Christine

  • "I love the wide range of topics."

    Kelly

  • "After reading one issue I already feel so much more at peace."

    Micca

  • "The articles are amazing."

    Jenni

  • This magazine has been so valuable in helping me know that I'm not alone."

    Heidi

  • "Jam-packed with useful information."

    Emily

  • "The magazine helped us create a game-plan for our family."

    Melissa & Joe

  • "Life-changing. So glad I subscribed."

    Ashley

  • "I started reading and couldn't stop. I learned so much."

    Marianna

  • "I'm grateful for the magazine. Reading it makes me feel totally normal."

    Kathleen

  • "Thank you for taking the 'evil' out of being a stepmom."

    Patty

Hi.
I’m Brenda.

I remember the moment like it was yesterday.

I didn’t want to be a stepmom anymore.

I sat on the floor and cried.

And then I got up …

and created this magazine,

for every woman who’s ever felt like me.

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Contributing Writers

  • Mary T. Kelly, MA

    Marriage & Family Psychotherapist, Stepfamily Expert & Coach

  • Susan Haworth, MEd, MS

    Individual & Family Counselor, Coach & Veteran Stepmom

  • Wednesday Martin, PhD

    Social Researcher, Veteran Stepmom and Author of “Stepmonster"

  • Brenda Snyder, LCSW

    Therapist Specializing in Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Veteran Stepmom

  • Michaela Bucchianeri, PhD

    Clinical Psychologist & Stepmom Coach

  • Claudette Chenevert

    Certified Stepfamily Coach & Veteran Stepmom

  • Rachelle Katz, EdD, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Author: "The Happy Stepmom"

  • Heather Hetchler, MA

    Certified Life Coach & Veteran Stepmom

  • Jennifer Katz, PhD

    Clinical Psychologist, College Professor & Veteran Stepmom

  • Joel W. Hawbaker

    Stepfamily Coach/Podcast Host, Author & Speaker

  • Christine G. Adamo

    StepMom Managing Editor, Owner & Lead Creative: WriteReviseEdit

  • Monica Chaney

    Certified Stepmom Coach, Veteran Stepmom

  • Meg Burton Tudman, MBA

    Mindset Health Coach, Author & Speaker

  • Kelly Palmquist, LMSW

    Licensed Social Worker, Veteran Stepmom

  • Heidi Farrell, MM

    Stepfamily Coach, Writer & Speaker

  • Christina Nelson, LICSW

    Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Radical Stepmom Podcast Creator & Host

  • Kate Arney-Cimino

    Stepmom. Mom. Writer.

  • Emily Bouchard, MSSW, CMC

    Blended Family Advisor, Financial Coach, Consultant & Speaker