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1. What is the first thought that comes to your mind, when you think of being a Mom? It’s crazy…… everything your body does and goes through. It’s also exciting and nerve wrecking LOL. I’m very anxious, its Unbelievable

2. Do you think you’ll be a super cool Mom or very strict Mom and why? Because my Mother was strict with me growing up, it naturally makes me want to be strict because I know what great things, she instilled in me. However, I feel like being too strict eventually causes children to have curiosity. I want to have an open relationship with my child enough for them to feel comfortable to come to me about any and everything. It’s a constant battle between being the cool mom and the strict mom so finding a balance is super important for me being that my husband is more of the “cool” parent.

3. What has been the best advice you’ve received on becoming a Mom? I would say happy Mom, happy baby. I wasn’t planning on becoming a mom any time soon, but when it happened unexpectedly, I began to feel like I wasn't ready, Like I hadn't accomplished some of my goals I wish I would have and began to think about the downside of this new journey. My mentor reminded me that no one is ever ready, and everything is always on GOD’s timing and to make sure that my baby never feel unwanted. Since that day, I began to protect the energy I allow around my baby including my own. I began to choose me and my baby with whatever it was to make sure we are both happy and at peace. I went from working 10 hour shifts to 6 or 7 and listening to my body more and making sure my home life is all around balanced. I ‘m taking Motherhood one day at a time

Stepparents: What’s their role?

When considering the role of a stepparent, you must first factor in the characteristics of that person. Since every individual is different its really hard to have one protocol for all stepparents. Some people are natural nurturers when it comes to children and others just don’t like kids at all. That’s why its important to take your time when entering someone in your kid's life. Just because someone loves you doesn’t mean they have the ability or interest in loving your kids. In a perfect world they would, but this is reality. Its very important to consider this when choosing a lifelong partner. I believe that when you choose someone to be in a relationship with, they MUST except your kids. Once this has happened, then communication is key in figuring out the role of the stepparent. In our recent study we asked 30 people about being a stepparent and surprisingly there were more yes’s than no’s LOL. From my experience of being a stepparent, its not always easy. You're constantly trying to find a balance, of when?, what to do?, what not to do?, how much is to much?, And how much is not enough? If you're in a relationship with the right person, they can make being a stepparent feel like the word STEP doesn’t exist. If you genuinely care for the kids your role begins to flow and you no longer have to ask yourself when, what to do, what not to do or how much to do. In conclusion the most important role of being a stepparent is genuine love for the children, this will manifest a natural relationship just like the one you have with your biological kids.

We asked 30 people these questions:

1) Should stepparents/partners physically discipline the child/children? 2) Should stepparents/partners have a cordial relationship with the other biological parent? 3) Should stepparents/partners be 50% responsible for taking care of the child/children? 4) If the relationship doesn't work out, should the stepparent/partner continue their relationship with the child/children? 1 2 3 4

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