The Stepmom Side Podcast
Do you find yourself googling for "Stepmom help" or "Stepmom struggles" more than you'd care to admit?
If so, you're in the right place. The Stepmom Side Podcast is a conversational podcast about being a Stepmom and what that actually looks like. Host Alicia Krasko covers everything from part-time, full-time, to being an empty nester as a Stepmom.
Every week, you'll get a bit of humor, advice, and a conversation that will have you taking an objective look at how you're showing up. You can expect honest (and uncomfortable) conversations with perspective shifts mixed in to help you create the life you no longer have to google for help.
The Stepmom Side Podcast
#124: When Kids Don’t Listen (And It’s Not Because You’re the Stepmom)
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Are you a childless or childfree stepmom feeling like a broken record? Alicia gets real about the exhausting cycle of repeating yourself to your stepkids—whether it's chores, routines, or basic expectations—and feeling like it's never enough.
She opens up about her own realization that forgetfulness and resistance aren’t about being a stepmom—they’re just part of how kids grow and learn. With practical tools and empowering mindset shifts, this episode will help you release the guilt, drop the unrealistic expectations, and approach those “reminder moments” with less stress and more confidence.
Whether you're constantly asking them to take their shoes off, clean up after themselves, or simply follow through, this episode is your reminder that you're doing it right—even if it doesn’t feel like it.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why kids need repetition, no matter who’s parenting them
- How childless and childfree stepmoms often misinterpret forgetfulness as disrespect
- Mindset shifts to reduce frustration and resentment
- Practical strategies to stop feeling like a nag
- Why needing reminders doesn’t mean you’re failing as a stepmom
Free resource:
10 Tips to Get Through the Holidays
Set Your Stepfamily Up for Success (House Expectations)
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