201: How To Minimize Stepmom Stress This School Year

Back to school can be a stressful time when it comes to co-parenting. Communication between schools, diving responsibilities between houses, getting aligned with routine and homework. It's another situation where when you're in a stepfamily, even the simplest things aren't simple.   In this solo episode, Jamie shares tips for minimizing stress at back-to-school and responds to back-to-school stressors you submitted on IG.   Stressors include: Who pays for what? What to do if other parent doesn't want to pay their share How to handle the stress of "meet the teacher night" with the other parent Should stepmom go to meet the teacher night? What to do is mom wants control of all back-to-school shopping.   and more...   For more from Jamie Scrimgeour, visit www.jamiescrimgeour.com Follow along on Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamiescrimgeour Follow along on Facebook: www.facebook.com/scrimgeourjamie Work With Jamie: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/coaching  Join The KICK-ASS Stepmom Community: www.jamiescrimgeour.com/membership   FREE GUIDES: The Secret To Improving Your Stepfamily Life www.jamiescrimgeour.com/freeguide Tips For Getting Your Stepkids Stuff Back From Their Moms www.jamiescrimgeour.com/givetheclothesback How To Co-Parent With A High Conflict Ex www.jamiescrimgeour.com/high-conflict-ex TAKE THE QUIZ: Is it time to Disengage?  www.jamiescrimgeour.com/shouldidisengage   SHOW SPONSORS: Cozy Earth - www.cozyearth.com and use the code COZYJAMIE40 for 40% off LMNT - www.drinklmnt.com/kickassstepmom for a free sample pack with purchase