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VeronikaDurham
When your kid says ‘I HATE YOU!!’We say hate a lot – I hate this weather, spiders, and this and that. YET, we don’t like when kids say ‘HATE’ when they are disappointed, angry, raging or worried. If someone tells you I hate you, you either know very well what you have done to deserve this or you go, why? What […]
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VeronikaDurham
How Common Sense Parenting Helped Me To Be a More Peaceful Mum and StepmumIf you’re looking for an answer to the question of what is common sense parenting, then you’re in the right place. Common sense parenting doesn’t focus on specific rules or styles. It’s you who is creating it. It’s making you stop, and think without overthinking. Common sense parenting helps you to trust yourself and reconnect […]
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When your cleaning habits are coming from guilt and shame.Do you love or hate cleaning? Are you avoiding it or just doing it? What is your relationship with cleaning? Are you like me doing it mainly out of guilt and shame? In this episode, I share how my cleaning habits were born, creating the cleaning game to please my parents and how I created […]
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VeronikaDurham
The Power Of Bedtime Stories with Brent Crandal – Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love StoryI had the absolute pleasure of talking to Brent about his new book Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love Story, the importance and power of bedtime stories, creating fun bedtimes, not calling children ‘shy’, blended family and even what is like to swim in PJ’s. Try the power of bedtime stories with Brent: I’d bet you’ve […]
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VeronikaDurham
This wasn’t easy to share – reflecting on 2023VeronikaDurham
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VeronikaDurham
Feng Shui for Beginners with Patricia LohanI thought I knew something about Feng Shui, but I was wrong. I’m so glad that Patricia came to the podcast and explained the basics of Feng Shui and how to start with it. Since our chat, I cleared up the attic, donated a lot of stuff, and had a pile of toys to sell. […]
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VeronikaDurham
Terrible Twos & Teenagers – Here is what I think, and how I talk to themI feel like toddlers and teenagers are sometimes very similar and there are reasons why. In this week’s episode, I talk about why I don’t use ‘terrible twos’ and make excuses ‘She’s just a teenager’. I found a way to talk to them calmly (99% of the time), and respectfully while having my boundaries in […]
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VeronikaDurham
I Was Hiding For Too Long and Here Is WhyI’ve been in and out here, on social media and in my life. I just wanted to get a few things out of my chest before being here again. Thank you for your support! Love, Veronika x IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
How To Start a Difficult ConversationIt took me days, weeks or months to have a difficult conversation. It was ridiculous! Here is one of my favourite tools on how to start talking. Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
Silent Treatment vs I can’t talk to you right now – Argue Better Ep. 2Argue and communicate better series is here! In each episode of this series, I’ll talk about relationship advice we get and hear, why they don’t work, and what communication tool I would use. There is a massive difference between the silence treatment and ‘I can’t talk to you right now. Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ […]
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VeronikaDurham
Stress Free Timer For Toddler – Getting out of the house and moreLeaving places, bedtime, and goodbyes can be stressful for parents and toddlers. Here is what I put in place to give us all peace and limit upsets. email me: [email protected] IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/
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VeronikaDurham
Boundaries and GrandparentsI’m visiting my parents with my little one for two weeks. A bit much? Yes and No! I’ve done a whole month before. Anyway, here are my five tips on how to have your boundaries in place with the grandparents. email me: [email protected] IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/
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VeronikaDurham
Go to Bed Angry – Argue Better ep 1VeronikaDurham
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VeronikaDurham
Blended Family and FinancesBeing a stepparent shouldn’t cost you your life savings! We give so much power and meanings to money but we also have the right to change our money game. email me: [email protected] IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
Stop looking for closureWe don’t need a closure from someone else, we need to get the closure within ourselves! In the past I believed I have to get one in order to move on, to forget and forgive. In this episode I share why I think the need for closure could be very hurtful and most of the […]
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VeronikaDurham
Envy, Guilt, and JudgementEach of these deserves its own episode but in this one, I’m explaining how these are linked and work together. I’m using examples from my motherhood, step mum jorney, doing TikTok videos, and recording my podcast/youtube. IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
Breaking up with a friendit can be more difficult than breaking up with a partner, not many people talk about breaking up with their friends. I’ve been on both sides and none of them are easy. In this episode, I share more about breaking up with a friend, trying to get closer, and much more. IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ […]
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VeronikaDurham
Resentment in a happy marriageYou don’t need a life-changing problem to feel resentful. In this episode, I’m sharing how I process resentment and use a recent ‘incident’ to explain it. I hope you like giraffes 🙂 IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
Sober MotherhoodI’m sober for two years and eight months and saved over £4000! Being sober was the only option for me. I don’t label myself as an alcoholic but here is why I’m sober, my triggers, struggles, and pros of sobriety. I’m sober app: https://iamsober.com/ Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg
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VeronikaDurham
Blended Family & HolidaysMaybe the summer holidays are the hardest school holidays to manage, organise, survive and enjoy. Maybe it is not that bad, but I sometimes struggle when it comes to having my stepdaughter for more than just a weekend. Don’t take me wrong she is a brilliant kid, it’s me who has ‘issues’ 🙂 So here […]
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