Are there good stepdads or biological moms (of young kids esp!) who are sharing good advice for stepdads?
I see a lot of podcasts and blogs out there written by stepmoms. I also see some stuff by stepdads who seem to promote mysogynist ideas or stereotypes. My partner’s son was just over 2 years old when we moved in together after going ahead with a surprise pregnancy. I love this child and I also have a hard time meeting my partner’s expectations about how to be with him — she is a beloved kindergarten teacher and highly trained in child development. She also has a lot of trauma from her own childhood, and anxiety about the safety of her son in navigating two households. Plus we have a one-year-old together, so everything’s changing all the time for all of us. It’s complex ! I’m looking for good advice not only from stepdads but from couples who have found alignment over time or can speak to common dynamics that emerge for blended families, and how to heal them. Any advice for books, podcasts, or other resources?