Laura Petherbridge

• Are You Dreading Valentine's Day?
  When I went through my divorce Valentine’s Day was one of the most dreaded days of the year. I hated it.
  Friday, February 8, 2013
• The Christmas Photo: What’s a Stepfamily to Do?
  What are stepmoms and stepdads to do when their new stepchildren are being ambushed by other family members?
  Friday, December 7, 2012
• Tremendous Travel Tips
  As someone who travels often I thought others might benefit from a few “road warrior” tips. Here are several of my favorites.
  Thursday, November 29, 2012
• The "Normal" Stepfamily: Helping Kids Adjust
  It’s perfectly normal for children in a stepfamily to refuse to accept stepbrothers and stepsisters as their own siblings.
  Thursday, November 8, 2012
• What is Your Fear Factor?
  There are many causes for fear to become a stronghold. However, our God is the God of second chances.
  Thursday, August 23, 2012
• Nutrition: A Hill to Die On
  The difficulties of being a Step-mom are many. What's worth fighting for, and when is it OK to give in?
  Tuesday, August 7, 2012
• What Forgiveness is NOT
  We understand the importance of forgiveness; however few of us have been taught HOW to forgive.
  Thursday, July 19, 2012
• Breaking the Vow After a Lifetime
  People automatically assume that a couple married for that long would stick it out until one of them dies. But the trend has been changing for some time.
  Monday, July 9, 2012
• My Stepdad: A Man of Character
  Thursday, March 22, 2012
• How Blended Families Can Conquer Holiday Hassles
  The holidays can be stressful because they represent a symbol of family belonging. And there’s the rub for a stepmom...
  Friday, December 2, 2011
• Why Do Long-time Married Couples Break Their Vows?
  Tuesday, June 8, 2010
• Mother's Day: What’s a Stepmom to Do?
  Saturday, May 1, 2010