Career Women Turned Step Moms

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For a career woman, becoming an instant stepmom is sometimes the most challenging task she will take on. Her mind is often filled with uncertainties. What exactly is the role of step mother? Should I be a friend or a disciplinarian? How do I juggle the job, the new marriage, and time for myself and still feel balanced and in control? Blended-Families.com invited Jacquelyn Fletcher for an interview on January 15, 2009 6pm EST to shed light to these questions in her book, A Career Girl's Guide to Becoming a Stepmom. Fletcher's book addresses every important issue about being a stepmom, combines a real live perspective, a positive attitude, and a practical approach that focuses on solutions, never defeat or negative compromise.

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New Economy Holiday Season - Part 2

Listen: New Economy Holiday Season - Part 2

This year may be the perfect time to introduce an alternative Holiday celebration, based more on making memories and focusing on the reason for the season, and less on commercialism and unrestrained spending.

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New Economy Holiday Season - Part 1

Listen: New Economy Holiday Season - Part 1

The Holiday Season, traditionally a time for splurging and generous gift giving, is likely to be a challenge for many families this year as they struggle with the new economic realities of job loss , mortgage meltdown and general financial insecurity. Blended-Families.com offers some guidelines for celebrating in the New Economy. This is the first of two parts.

Listen: New Economy Holiday Season - Part 1