I had so much fun being interviewed by Craig Shoemaker for his podcast. You can listen to it here:

I’m excited to announce the release of my debut book, Stepping into a New Role, Stories from Stepmoms. If you go to the books tab, you can see all the ordering options. The stories in the book are true stories from my experiences and from …

This is a helpful and encouraging discussion for blended families. Listen in for advice from 19 experts. 

Libertyville asked to interview me about my stepmom experiences, my upcoming book, and floors… 🙂 Here it is: http://libertyville.floorcoveringsinternational.com/blog/interview-with-shawn-simon/

I’ve been so busy writing my latest book (and trying to find out when the editing will be done with my stepmom book) that I haven’t posted any new stories. But when this happened, I had to post:  My stepdaughter, Jessie, is a talented artist. …

Does empty nest syndrome even exist for stepmoms? I never thought I’d miss my stepkids if they no longer lived with us half the time. Truth be told, there were many times in the early years when I wished they’d stay at their mom’s just …

The Giving Meadow, by Stephanie Burkhart, is a gorgeously  illustrated, charming story about a caterpillar’s first days before turning into a butterfly. This story not only teaches children about the fact that caterpillars become butterflies, but it also shows how helping another can bring joy. …

Joan’s Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder to Survive, by Joan Y Edwards, is a comprehensive handbook for those who are taking care of or may need to take care of an elderly person. So often when one becomes a caregiver to a …

I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “Be careful what you wish for!” Well, I have been wishing for my stepkids to develop more of a social life. I’ve wanted them to be out with friends doing what typical teens do. At their ages, I …