Remember your mom and step mom next Sunday

I know it's hard, but it's important for you and your kids to remember biological moms and step moms on Mother's Day. It is very important to the growing relationship between the children and their stepmother. By honoring your stepmother, you are not dishonoring your real mother. It shows respect for the woman who is helping to parent your child when he/she is not around you.

It doesn't have to be anything mushy or over the top- just a card, and maybe some garden-picked flowers, or a small bouquet from the grocery store. It's not the amount of money spent- but the thought that counts.

Help guide your children to do something thoughtful this Sunday for their Step mom.

Other ideas:
Make dinner, clean up the house, make a hand written card (or have the younger ones draw a picture for their step mom.)

It's a tough job being a stepmom- and usually doesn't receive much gratitude from others. Don't forget sunday is Mother's day- for all the mothers- including the step moms!
Shirley at www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.com