The Step in Mum

VeronikaDurham When your kid says ‘I HATE YOU!!' We say hate a lot – I hate this weather, spiders, and this and that. YET, we don't like when kids say ‘HATE' when they are disappointed, angry, raging or worried. If someone tells you I hate you, you either know very well what you have done to deserve this or you go, why? What […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham How Common Sense Parenting Helped Me To Be a More Peaceful Mum and Stepmum If you're looking for an answer to the question of what is common sense parenting, then you're in the right place. Common sense parenting doesn't focus on specific rules or styles. It's you who is creating it. It's making you stop, and think without overthinking. Common sense parenting helps you to trust yourself and reconnect […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham When your cleaning habits are coming from guilt and shame. Do you love or hate cleaning? Are you avoiding it or just doing it? What is your relationship with cleaning? Are you like me doing it mainly out of guilt and shame? In this episode, I share how my cleaning habits were born, creating the cleaning game to please my parents and how I created […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham The Power Of Bedtime Stories with Brent Crandal – Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love Story I had the absolute pleasure of talking to Brent about his new book Opposititis: A Ridiculous Family Love Story, the importance and power of bedtime stories, creating fun bedtimes, not calling children ‘shy', blended family and even what is like to swim in PJ's. Try the power of bedtime stories with Brent: I'd bet you've […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham This wasn't easy to share – reflecting on 2023 VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Feng Shui for Beginners with Patricia Lohan I thought I knew something about Feng Shui, but I was wrong. I'm so glad that Patricia came to the podcast and explained the basics of Feng Shui and how to start with it. Since our chat, I cleared up the attic, donated a lot of stuff, and had a pile of toys to sell. […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Terrible Twos & Teenagers – Here is what I think, and how I talk to them I feel like toddlers and teenagers are sometimes very similar and there are reasons why. In this week's episode, I talk about why I don't use ‘terrible twos' and make excuses ‘She's just a teenager'. I found a way to talk to them calmly (99% of the time), and respectfully while having my boundaries in […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham I Was Hiding For Too Long and Here Is Why I've been in and out here, on social media and in my life. I just wanted to get a few things out of my chest before being here again. Thank you for your support! Love, Veronika x IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham How To Start a Difficult Conversation It took me days, weeks or months to have a difficult conversation. It was ridiculous! Here is one of my favourite tools on how to start talking. Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Silent Treatment vs I can't talk to you right now – Argue Better Ep. 2 Argue and communicate better series is here! In each episode of this series, I'll talk about relationship advice we get and hear, why they don't work, and what communication tool I would use. There is a massive difference between the silence treatment and ‘I can't talk to you right now. Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Stress Free Timer For Toddler – Getting out of the house and more Leaving places, bedtime, and goodbyes can be stressful for parents and toddlers. Here is what I put in place to give us all peace and limit upsets. email me: hello@veronikadurham.com IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Boundaries and Grandparents I'm visiting my parents with my little one for two weeks. A bit much? Yes and No! I've done a whole month before. Anyway, here are my five tips on how to have your boundaries in place with the grandparents. email me: hello@veronikadurham.com IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Go to Bed Angry – Argue Better ep 1 VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Blended Family and Finances Being a stepparent shouldn't cost you your life savings! We give so much power and meanings to money but we also have the right to change our money game. email me: hello@veronikadurham.com IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Stop looking for closure We don't need a closure from someone else, we need to get the closure within ourselves! In the past I believed I have to get one in order to move on, to forget and forgive. In this episode I share why I think the need for closure could be very hurtful and most of the […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Envy, Guilt, and Judgement  Each of these deserves its own episode but in this one, I'm explaining how these are linked and work together. I'm using examples from my motherhood, step mum jorney, doing TikTok videos, and recording my podcast/youtube. IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Breaking up with a friend it can be more difficult than breaking up with a partner, not many people talk about breaking up with their friends. I've been on both sides and none of them are easy. In this episode, I share more about breaking up with a friend, trying to get closer, and much more. IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Resentment in a happy marriage You don't need a life-changing problem to feel resentful. In this episode, I'm sharing how I process resentment and use a recent ‘incident' to explain it. I hope you like giraffes

VeronikaDurham Sober Motherhood I'm sober for two years and eight months and saved over £4000! Being sober was the only option for me. I don't label myself as an alcoholic but here is why I'm sober, my triggers, struggles, and pros of sobriety. I'm sober app: https://iamsober.com/ Follow me on IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Blended Family & Holidays Maybe the summer holidays are the hardest school holidays to manage, organise, survive and enjoy. Maybe it is not that bad, but I sometimes struggle when it comes to having my stepdaughter for more than just a weekend. Don't take me wrong she is a brilliant kid, it's me who has ‘issues'

VeronikaDurham Mum Rage Mum rage is common but not normal! Here I'm sharing what I have learned about mum rage so far, how do I deal with it and how do I try to prevent it or at least manage it. I hope this episode will helps someone. Follow me https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Book a Free session https://www.veronikadurham.com/cut-the-crap-session/ VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham We Deserve to Thrive – Joanne, Starra Education Listen to Joanne and me talking about how being mums changed our mindsets and business. We shared how hard is to experience mum rage, trying to chase ‘back to normal and much more. We talked about Joanne's complicated childhood, her relationship with her mum and her new project and how she supports parents to improve […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Sleep Deprivation & Motherhood with Maria Murphy – child sleep coach VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

Mum Rage is COMMON NOT NORMAL!  In this week episode, I'm talking about what have I found about mum rage so far and how I manage it.   You're not alone mum! If you need any help or just talk to someone please let me know! Book FREE consultation:  https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum

Sarah teamed up with The Stepmum collective and launched the petition - Stop denying women fertility treatment because their partner already has a child from a previous relationship! #MyFertilityMatters They would greatly appreciate it if you could please sign this petition, share it with friends and family, and post it across your social media. Every signature moves us one step closer to helping childless women whose partner already has a child from a previous relationship have their maternal voices heard.  https://www.change.org/p/the-department-for-health-and-social-care-stop-denying-women-fertility-treatment-because-their-partner-already-has-a-child?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_28585238_en-GB:8&recruiter=42048012&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition Follow Sara: https://www.instagram.com/ukstepmum/ Follow The Stepmum collective: https://www.instagram.com/thestepmumcollective/ to find out more about me Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum

VeronikaDurham Infertility & Being a Stepmum With Sarah @ukstepmum Sarah teamed up with The Stepmum collective and launched the petition – Stop denying women fertility treatment because their partner already has a child from a previous relationship! #MyFertilityMatters They would greatly appreciate it if you could please sign this petition, share it with friends and family, and post it across your social media. Every […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

I love having guests on my podcast! In this week episode, I'm talking to a stepmum Anne-Laurie Forbes about her journey and what inspired her to start her own podcast 'Plus HER - A Stepmom's Journey'.  Anne-Laurie shares her biggest lessons, tips and we had to laugh so many times because no matter where you live or how old are you, we're going through exactly the same stuff as stepmums.  Follow Plus HER - A Stepmom's Journey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/plusherjourney/ For the Podcast go to https://www.plusher.ca/ to find out more about me Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum

VeronikaDurham Anne-Laurie Forbes – Plus HER – A Stepmom's Journey I love having guests on my podcast! In this week episode, I'm talking to a stepmum Anne-Laurie Forbes about her journey and what inspired her to start her own podcast ‘Plus HER – A Stepmom's Journey'. Anne-Laurie shares her biggest lessons, tips and we had to laugh so many times because no matter where you […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

In my first interview with Kirsty ‘Mums in business' we talked about being a mum and starting or already running your own business. Kirsty shared the story behind starting her own business Her happy life academy and much more. In this week episode, we focused on time management and making your business priority number one. Kirsty is a badass business coach and founder of Her Happy Life Academy! She helps mums make 4-Figure WEEKS their new normal as high performing women in business.   Find out more about Kirsty and Her happy life academy:  https://www.herhappylifeacademy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykayn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerHappyLifeAcademy/ Find more about Veronika https://www.veronikadurham.com/ Step in mum IG: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/

VeronikaDurham Mums in Business & Time Management With Kirsty Kayn – Her Happy Life Academy In my first interview with Kirsty ‘Mums in business' we talked about being a mum and starting or already running your own business. Kirsty shared the story behind starting her own business Her happy life academy and much more. In this week episode, we focused on time management and making your business priority number one. […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

Two BIG topics these days! Screen time and bedtime can cause a lot of stress in any family that's why I invented parenting coach Isobel Mary Champion to talk about how to create a healthy balance & relationship with 'screens' and how to make bedtime as peaceful and easy as possible. Stepmums, does co-sleeping with your stepchildren bothers you? Isobel shared a few very helpful tips with us.  If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed or isolated as a parent of young children Isobel is the person to contact https://www.isobelmarychampion.com/  Follow Isobel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/isobelmaryc/   For Veronika Durham aka Step in Mum: Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum    

VeronikaDurham Screen & Bedtime with Parenting Coach Isobel Mary Champion Two BIG topics these days! Screen time and bedtime can cause a lot of stress in any family that's why I invented parenting coach Isobel Mary Champion to talk about how to create a healthy balance & relationship with ‘screens' and how to make bedtime as peaceful and easy as possible. Stepmums, does co-sleeping with […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

I asked you on IG what are you scared of when it comes to your blended family and got some interesting answers I'm addressing in this week episode.   Also, I talk about three main things we are scared of as stepmums  - Making mistakes  - Upsetting or hurting someone  - Being a stand for yourself   Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum

VeronikaDurham Stepmum what are you scared of? I asked you on IG what are you scared of when it comes to your blended family and got some interesting answers I'm addressing in this week episode.   Also, I talk about three main things we are scared of as stepmums  – Making mistakes  – Upsetting or hurting someone  – Being a stand for yourself […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

With no so long before the baby boy hopefully safely arrives I would like to share with you my pregnancy journey as a stepmum.   I'm talking about my triggers, why I hate the bio mum label, how my stepdaughter reacted to the news and what how we deal with everything as a blended family.  Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum

VeronikaDurham Stepmum & Pregnancy With no so long before the baby boy hopefully safely arrives I would like to share with you my pregnancy journey as a stepmum.   I'm talking about my triggers, why I hate the bio mum label, how my stepdaughter reacted to the news and what how we deal with everything as a blended family.  Book […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

KIRSTY IS BACK!!! Kirsty is a badass business coach and founder of Her Happy Life Academy! She helps mums make 4-Figure WEEKS their new normal as high performing women in business. After our first episode we did a few months back we decided to talk more about masculine and feminine energy - what these energies are about - how they show up in business and relationships  - when these energies are good or bad for us  - tips on how balance them and use them that they serve you well  I could talk to Kirsty for hours because she just make sense and always shares with you great tips and tools.  Find out more about Kirsty and Her happy life academy:  https://www.herhappylifeacademy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykayn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerHappyLifeAcademy/ Find more about Veronika https://www.veronikadurham.com/ Step in mum IG: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/

VeronikaDurham Masculine & Feminine Energy With Kirsty Kayn – Her Happy Life Academy KIRSTY IS BACK!!! Kirsty is a badass business coach and founder of Her Happy Life Academy! She helps mums make 4-Figure WEEKS their new normal as high performing women in business. After our first episode we did a few months back we decided to talk more about masculine and feminine energy – what these energies are […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

I've made so many mistakes as a new stepmum and I see other stepmums still making these mistakes and it's absolutely normal as being a stepmum is a learning roller coaster.  But we need to learn from our mistakes and even better learn from the mistakes others did so we can make our lives easier.   Here are TOP 5 MISTAKES - STEPMUM & THE EX RELATIONSHIP!  Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum  

VeronikaDurham TOP 5 MISTAKES – STEPMUM & THE EX RELATIONSHIP I've made so many mistakes as a new stepmum and I see other stepmums still making these mistakes and it's absolutely normal as being a stepmum is a learning roller coaster. But we need to learn from our mistakes and even better learn from the mistakes others did so we can make our lives easier. […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

Sex and relationship education can be very tricky for parents and stepparent. When do we start talking to the kids about it? What am I going to say if I don't know the answer? What if my partner and I have different opinions on sex education? Am I allowed to talk to my stepchildren about it? Should I wait for the school to educate my kids? I had many questions for Beckie from 'What's the debate' and must say this was our first episode, but not the last one! Did you know the last time the sex and relationship education curriculum in the UK was reviewed 20 years ago?! I was shocked when Beckie told me this. Beckie is the Creator, Designer and Owner of 'What's The Debate?' Statement Cards, Lesson Plans and Training Packages. She has worked with Children and Young People around the issues of Sexual Violence, Child Sexual Exploitation, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health for 15 years now and during that time she has heard numerous opinions and views around those subjects from the young people and also from professionals.   Find out more about Beckie, What's the debate and the statement cards: https://www.whatsthedebate.co.uk/ Follow: https://www.instagram.com/whats_the_debate/   Book 'Help Your Kids with Growing Up' by Robert Winston:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Help-Your-Kids-Growing-No-Nonsense/dp/0241287251   Hannah Witton (podcast, youtube, books): https://hannahwitton.com/   FOR STEP IN MUM Book FREE consultation: https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum  

VeronikaDurham Sex & Relationship Education with Beckie – What's the debate? Sex and relationship education can be very tricky for parents and stepparent. When do we start talking to the kids about it? What am I going to say if I don't know the answer? What if my partner and I have different opinions on sex education? Am I allowed to talk to my stepchildren about […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

VeronikaDurham Resentment – 5 Steps to let it go! Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die! This may sound like a total cliché but that is exactly what resentment is! You are effectively giving control of your feelings to others. Plus, they don't even know about it! Isn't this the worst? Trust me, I've been there! I had […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die! This may sound like a total cliché but that is exactly what resentment is! You are effectively giving control of your feelings to others. Plus, they don't even know about it! Isn't this the worst? Trust me, I've been there! I had to let go of resentment towards my husband, his ex-wife, a few of my ex-partners even my dad. In this week episode, I share my 5 STEPS TO LET IT GO! It's not easy but it's possible and letting go of resentment will make you feel lighter, free and happier.   Book FREE consultation:  https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ About me: https://www.veronikadurham.com/about-blended-family-coach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum  

VeronikaDurham Mums in Business with Kirsty Kayn – Her Happy Life Academy In this week week episode I'm talking to Kirsty Kayn, founder Her happy life academy. Kirsty's mission is to guide mums to build an incredible business online while supporting them on the quest to self discovery + reaching their highest level of happiness. We had a great chat about her journey of an independent mum, […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

In this week week episode I'm talking to Kirsty Kayn, founder Her happy life academy. Kirsty's mission is to guide mums to build an incredible business online while supporting them on the quest to self discovery + reaching their highest level of happiness. We had a great chat about her journey of an independent mum, starting her new business and much more. Kirsty shared her favourite business tips, tool, strategies and her real life experience. Find more about her and Her happy life academy here  https://www.herhappylifeacademy.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kirstykayn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HerHappyLifeAcademy/ Find more about Veronika https://www.veronikadurham.com/ Step in mum IG: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/  

VeronikaDurham How To Get The Ex Out Of Your Head Every single stepmum struggle with this! I've never heard a stepmum to say ‘I don't think of his ex at all'. We let the ex to take a big part of our minds and here are my tips on how I went from having her in my head 24/7 (plus in very toxic way) to […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

Every single stepmum struggle with this! I've never heard a stepmum to say ‘I don't think of his ex at all'. We let the ex to take a big part of our minds and here are my tips on how I went from having her in my head 24/7 (plus in very toxic way) to occasionally thinking of her in a healthy way. Let's be honest, you can't completely stop thinking about her, it's impossible. But take a control over your thoughts and feelings and create the healthy balance you need. SPECIAL OFFER! 1-2-1 COACHING SESSION DURING THE LOCKDOWN ONLY FOR £30! BOOK 1.5 HOUR SESSION HERE NOW - https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/  

VeronikaDurham Build and Preserve Healthy Boundaries For Yourself In this week episode I'm talking about how and why I created healthy boundaries for myself. I explain what boundaries are, how we create them, what basic type of boundaries we have and how they impact us and our relationships. I share with you how you can restore them or build from a scratch. Trust me […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham

In this week episode I'm talking about how and why I created healthy boundaries for myself. I explain what boundaries are, how we create them, what basic type of boundaries we have and how they impact us and our relationships. I share with you how you can restore them or build from a scratch. Trust me I was there! I went from being a sponge, to building a brick wall before I managed to create healthy boundaries for myself.  SPECIAL OFFER! 1-2-1 COACHING SESSION DURING THE LOCKDOWN ONLY FOR £30! BOOK 1.5 HOUR SESSION HERE NOW - https://www.veronikadurham.com/contact-me/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/

VeronikaDurham My 5 Favourite Communication Tips & Tools During the lockdown, you might spend more time with your partner than usually and it may be challenging. I often hear stepmums and my clients saying ‘Every time we get into an argument he tells me – You don't love my children!' It's like a slap in the face, isn't?  Trust me I was there […] VeronikaDurham Veronika Durham