In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Alison with Be Stepwise. Alison, who was a stepkid herself, has been blending for 28 years, has two stepkids and two bio kids. Her stepkids' mom was deceased and their grandmother took on a mothering role. Alison’s mother also passed away, so Alison felt she could relate to her stepkids’ loss of their mother. In this episode, we discuss the following: When the grandmother takes over the mothering role Stepparents finding fault with stepkids Kids still grieving when parent re-partners Stepparents should not assume their role as a parent Personal growth as a stepmom Nacho Kids Academy Nacho Parenting Success Story: “Because of Nacho Parenting, I was able to come off my depression medicine! I never thought I’d be able to do that! Even my doctor is impressed with the results of Nacho Parenting. After seeing the change it made in me, she said she’s going to refer patients to the Nacho Academy!” H.H.