Step by Step Parenting

Welcome to Step by Step Parenting!

Six years ago, my world changed forever when I found out that I was going to be a mom at only nineteen. Two years later, I went through a divorce and found myself navigating life as a single mom. Not long after, I fell in love with my best friend, and before I knew it, I was also a stepmom.

Through all of it—young motherhood, divorce, remarriage, blending a family, and growing that family even more—I often felt alone. I didn’t know anyone that had been through anything similar. There was no What to Expect When You’re Blending Your Family or What to Expect When You’re Trying to Co-Parent. Social media and the Internet were riddled with horror stories and worst-case-scenarios. I couldn’t find what I was really looking for: an honest yet supportive resource for other parents like me, just trying their best.

That’s why I rebranded my blog to Step by Step Parenting. A blog that was previously for documenting my adventures around the Hawaiian islands during my early college years is now a space for vulnerable conversations about motherhood, parenting, blended families, and everything in between. Whether you’re a new parent, a stepparent, or just trying to find your footing, you’re not alone here.

And if there’s anything I’ve learned these past six years, it’s this: the only way to learn how to parent, co-parent, or stepparent is step by step.

– Megan Eldredge