Not Just a Stepmom - Heidi Farrell

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Our Stepfamily Life

Should Stepmoms/Bonus Moms be celebrated on Mother’s Day?

When a stepmom is told she is not the “real” mom, it can hurt, especially on Mother’s Day. But aren’t a stepmom’s experiences real?

By Heidi Farrell, 2 yearsMay 6, 2023 ago
Holidays

When the Holidays Just Aren’t “Fun” For a Stepparent

We all want to enjoy ourselves on holidays, especially after the rough blow that 2020 has brought! Yet, no matter how good our intentions are, the holidays can tend to bring out some of our deepest frustrations, hidden wounds, most delicate insecurities, and simple — but very real — annoyances. Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsNovember 26, 2020 ago
Tips For Stepmoms

Your Job Isn’t to be a Superhuman, Stepmom

Hey Stepmom, your job as a stepparent isn’t to be a perfect stepparent. Your job isn’t to be a superhuman. You’re not even called to replicate the biological parent!! And above all, remember — you’re definitely not supposed to be the ultimate “meeter of every need.” No. God made that Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsSeptember 28, 2020 ago
Tips For Stepmoms

Let’s Talk About Respect

I had just sat down to join my family for dinner after cooking and serving everyone,” one stepmom began. “As soon as I sat down, my (future) 7-year old stepson said, ‘but I wanted a drink!’” This stepmom continued by expressing how livid she was when her fiancé didn’t put Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsSeptember 16, 2020 ago
For All Moms

When a Kid Just Wants Dad

“Just Dad can come in. I am really mad.” Knowing that I am a stepmom, you might assume that this note was left for me by a disgruntled stepchild. You might assume that, as the stepmom, I had done something to upset the child. Or you might think that Dad Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsMay 23, 2020 ago
For All Moms

5 Steps to Keep Your Sanity When The Kids Are Fighting All Day!

You’ve been stuck inside your four walls for a while now during quarantine. You’ve been making extra meals, dolling out extra snacks, cleaning up extra piles and possibly even homeschooling the kids. Maybe you’re working from home, or trying to parent the kids from your workplace via cell phone. You Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsApril 18, 2020 ago
For All Moms

How On Earth Are We Supposed to Maintain Friendships During Quarantine?

But alas, unless you remain 6-feet apart to uphold social-distancing standards, the prospect of seeing our mom friends in person will be like watching that last pack of toilet paper get snatched out of your grasp on aisle four!

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsApril 11, 2020 ago
Stepdaughter Stories

3 Tips for Stepmoms to Survive the Teen Eye-Roll Phase

In our first year of marriage, my stepdaughter turned 13 and was in 7th grade. To be honest, that was a good year. The following year, however — 8th grade — now, that was hard! I saw a lot of eye rolling that year. And there was a lot of Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago
Tips For Stepmoms

When You Don’t Relate To Your Stepchild

We all know that it’s easier to get along with a stepchild when we relate to him or her as a person. It’s easy to love lovable people, right?! But what if that stepchild is our polar opposite? What if she does things totally backwards from how we would? What Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsMarch 4, 2020 ago
For All Moms

The Undone-Done Household

I got up well before the sun rose. I washed dishes, emptied the dishwasher, wiped the table from last night’s crumbs, the ones left over from dinner before we raced out the door. As the sun was rising, I picked up stray items, tidied surfaces, did a load of laundry. Read more…

By Heidi Farrell, 5 yearsMarch 3, 2020 ago

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Welcome!

Hi!  I’m Heidi Farrell and this is my awesome family, in all of our mess and goodness!  My stepdaughter is 24, my stepson is 21 and my bio kids are 10, 8, and 6, whom I homeschool.  My husband and I are both classically-trained musicians, and we love to travel, camp, make music, and serve our community.

As a life coach, I absolutely love coaching, listening to, and guiding stepmoms and moms. And I also love coaching couples. We all need someone we can trust when we aren’t sure what each day brings.

In my coaching, I offer encouragement, support, and practical tools to apply to help bring peace and harmony into your heart and stepfamily. I understand what it looks like to be a fulltime stepmom, and also a stepmom who brought babies into the family.

When it comes to my journey as a stepmom these last 11+ years, I’ve learned that honesty is the best way to break down the misconception that we are alone in facing the struggles that come from blended family life. Book a free 15-minute discovery call today!

Take a look at some of my blog posts while you’re here. You’ll see my journey as a stepmom and what I have learned along the way…and what I’m still learning everyday!

Why the name “Not Just a Stepmom?” Well, you are NOT just a stepmom (even when that role often feels like the dominant one!).  You are a dearly loved child of God. I’m a biological mom, too, and the same thing applies to those of you who aren’t stepmoms!  Join me here, sign up for my mailing list, follow me on social media, and discover just a little more of what that means for your life.

Check out Our Story to see how it all began!

And be sure to like my Facebook page Not Just a Stepmom for stepmom community engagement and many other stories I don’t post here!

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