Becoming a stepparent is a gift but is not always easy. It is important to view the challenges of being a stepparent honestly so that you can prepare yourself for the emotional work that it will take to make a happy blended family.

With each challenge of being a stepparent, there is a way to overcome it - but you have to do the work. Some challenges take longer than others to move past, but eventually, you will look back on the early years of stepparent life and see growth.

Jamie Scrimgeour is a mom of one and a stepmom of three with kids ranging in age from 7-19. Jamie creates digital content about all things parenting, step-parenting, entrepreneurship and living a KICK-ASS Life. Jamie’s material is raw, real and relatable while always leaving her followers inspired.

As a Life Coach with a specialization in Stepfamily Dynamics, Jamie is also the creator of the highly acclaimed digital membership platform for Stepmoms, The Exclusive Stepmom Community and the host of a top charting podcast, The KICK-ASS Stepmom Podcast.

With candidness and humor, Jamie uses her personal and professional experience to support woman in living their best life.