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A mixed bag of emotions comes with being a stepmom on Mother\u2019s Day. A day set aside to honor moms, where does that leave a stepmom?<\/p>\n

For those who enjoy loving, meaningful relationships with their stepchildren, the day can be a joyous affair. But for others, it evokes sadness and loneliness. Many stepmoms admit Mother\u2019s Day is the hardest holiday of the year<\/a>\u2014a reminder of the time and energy they invest in their stepchildren\u2019s lives with little appreciation.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re married to a stepmom on Mother\u2019s Day, acknowledge the important role she plays in your family\u2014it\u2019s not an easy one.<\/p>\n

So here are a few tips to notice, love, and value your children\u2019s stepmom on Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

1. Offer a sincere \u201cHappy Mother\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/h3>\n

Follow it with \u201cI love you.\u201d And don\u2019t dance around whether or not she\u2019s a \u201creal mom\u201d and deserves to be celebrated on this important day. She does!<\/p>\n

2. Write her a handwritten note.<\/h3>\n

Thank her for the sacrifices she makes for your children. If the kids want to write one also, that\u2019s great! But don\u2019t force them to take actions that are insincere and awkward.<\/p>\n

3.  Let your wife decide how she wants to spend the day.<\/h3>\n

If she has kids of her own, you\u2019ll likely spend the day as a family. But if not, she might wish for a few hours alone or perhaps a special day together as a couple.<\/p>\n

Find more like this in our online course just for blended marriages!<\/i><\/span> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div>\n

4. Skip church if needed.<\/h3>\n

If your church creates uncomfortable feelings for her with too much attention on traditional families, it\u2019s OK to bow out on Mother\u2019s Day. Instead, consider reading Scripture together and praying over her. Thank God for the blessing she is to your family.<\/p>\n

5. Take the lead on honoring your wife and children\u2019s stepmom on Mother\u2019s Day.<\/h3>\n

Focus on how you<\/em> can create a day that honors your wife and speaks love to her. But be mindful of appropriate requests of your kids. Asking stepchildren to wish their stepmom a happy Mother\u2019s Day is appropriate. Expecting them to offer lavish gifts or insincere love notes is not.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re married to a stepmom, don\u2019t let Mother\u2019s Day pass by without a few gestures of love and appreciation for the valuable role she plays in your home.<\/p>\n

Dear stepmom, happy Mother\u2019s Day! You are loved!<\/p>\n

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Copyright \u00a9 2020 by FamilyLife. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n

Gayla Grace serves with FamilyLife Blended and is a writer and a speaker passionate about equipping blended families. She is the author of Stepparenting with Grace: A Devotional for Blended Families<\/em> and co-author of Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Gayla holds a master\u2019s degree in Psychology and Counseling. She and her husband, Randy, will celebrate 25 years of marriage this year with their \u201chis, hers, and ours\u201d family. She is the mom of three and stepmom of two, ages 19-35.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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