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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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

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

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/ […]

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/

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/

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

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 […]

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

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/ […]

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 🙂 IG https://www.instagram.com/step.in.mum/ FB https://www.facebook.com/step.in.mum/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU4ul92qvuUZ9HD7QzE9SNg

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

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’ 🙂 So here […]