S2-E10: "Unintentional Messages and Learning to Build Slowly" with Heidi Farrell

Heidi Farrell is a stepmom and mom of five, whose ages range from 22 down to 4 years old.  She and her husband have seen the full range of child development in their house...often all at once!  Heidi loves connecting with moms and stepmoms by coaching and encouraging them on their journey.  She writes about her experiences and provides practical strategies for stepmoms, and you can find her eBook about the joys and complications of adding an 'ours' baby on her website notjustastepmom.com. 

Heidi and her husband have a full house and a full range of stepfamily experiences! As she shares during our interview, these experiences have taught her family some difficult but life-giving lessons, and so we're excited to share those same lessons with you. 

"Find ways to build them up...and build a bridge..."

"Sometimes we forget to laugh...and appreciate those silly, goofy moments during the day."

"Those traits needed to be refined."

"No matter how hard you work, sometimes your efforts are not well-received..."

"Don't respond to absurdity..."

"What do we want to have festering or blossoming in our hearts?"

"When looking for help, find who resonates with you and continue to learn from them."

Recommended Resources:

Website: https://notjustastepmom.com/

"How to Survive the Eyeroll Stage" https://notjustastepmom.com/3-tips-for-stepmoms-to-survive-the-teen-eye-roll-phase/ (blog post)

'How to Add An Ours Baby' https://notjustastepmom.com/product/ebook/ (ebook)

Laura Pretherbridge: https://laurapetherbridge.com/

Ron Deal https://smartstepfamilies.com/

Connect with Heidi on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=14832760

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notjustastepmom/