In our society divorce, remarriage and blended families are becoming more and more commonplace. Unfortunately, the already daunting task of merging two households is further complicated by the negative bias toward the stepmother/stepdaughter relationship. Regardless of the aspirations of most stepmothers to simply love their stepdaughters and take an active role in their lives, from a tender age… Read More
In the article “Stepmothers Face Challenges Raising Stepdaughters in Blended Families” Maritza Lastra of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., shared her personal experience raising her stepdaughter for twenty-two years. Mrs. Lastra’s stepdaughter Bianca Lastra recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Thomas University in Miami, Fla. “This was a big accomplishment for Bianca because she did not… Read More
This book tells the story of how Sandee Lester (Wonder Woman) and Colonel Rick Lester (Superman) pulled their marriage from the depths of despair, by the grace of God, to discover a wonderful, and healthy relationship. Sandee Lester of Spring Hill, Fla. is a local author who wrote the book When Superheroes Fall focuses on… Read More
After getting married do you notice your princess or prince charming is not everything you thought they would be? Do you find yourself wondering whether or not the grass would be greener on the other side if you got a divorce? Well, think no more! The novelty of marriage often wears out when responsibility sets… Read More
Being a part of a blended family can be a blessing for some families and a living nightmare for others. The role of a stepmother can be challenging and often times incomprehensible by family, friends, and individuals in society. Although there are instances when stepmothers are fortunate to have a relationship with their stepchild(ren) in… Read More
Due to the increase in divorce and cohabitation in our society, I am conducting a survey on Stepparents: The Risk and Rewards Associated with Stepmothers Raising Stepchildren. Often times, stepmothers experience emotional challenges, take risks, and make many sacrifices for their stepchildren. I am hoping by you participating in this survey, I can collect the… Read More
Being a part of a blended family is an experience Nancy Vasquez of Spring Hill, Fla., knows too well. At the age of twenty-three, Mrs. Vasquez lived in Manhattan, N.Y. Her friends invited her to a celebration, which is where she met Steve Vasquez. After several dates Mrs. Vasquez discovered he had three children from… Read More
St. Petersburg – Kendall Browning of Land O’ Lakes, Fla., and her JD Krew participate in the 2014 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Walk to Cure Diabetes on April 12, held at Fort De Soto Park to raise money to help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). It is important for people to be aware of the impact that… Read More
Land O’ Lakes – Sunlake High School’s Lady Seahawks and Zephyrhills High School Bulldogs’ softball teams host the Wounded Warrior Project Event on Thursday, April 10, 2014. “With the mission to honor and empower” disabled veterans the Wounded Warrior Project provides services and programs that facilitate the hardships of injured veterans. U.S. Army Veteran Luke Murphy said, “more… Read More
