Passing Down Love: My Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls and Legacy in Our Blended Family

Grandma’s cinnamon rolls taught me the value of family traditions and resilience. Discover how one recipe brought our blended family closer and helped us build a lasting legacy of love and strength.

Finding Peace: How to Cope with Christmas Alone After Divorce

Facing your first Christmas alone after divorce? Discover nine heartfelt ways to manage emotions, find peace, and start new traditions during the holidays without your children.

How to Make Your Children Best Friends—Even in a Blended Family

Want to make your children best friends, even in a blended family? Discover practical tips to build connection, foster sibling unity, and create a supportive, loving family environment.

Intentional Parenting: Balancing Time, Integrity, and Raising Kids in Today’s World

Discover practical tips for balancing time, integrity, and family values in today’s world. Intentional parenting can empower your kids to thrive. Here’s how to get started!

Coping with Curveballs: How to Heal After a Hard Year

After a hard year, finding peace and resilience is possible. Discover ways to heal, move forward, and embrace new beginnings after life’s curveballs with Brenda K. Baker’s heartfelt guidance.

How Parents Accidentally Destroy Their Child’s Motivation—And How to Fix It

Discover how parents unintentionally hinder their child’s motivation and learn proven ways to empower your child to thrive with confidence and independence.

How to Overcome Neglect in Your Remarriage

Feeling neglected in your remarriage? Discover practical steps to reconnect, rebuild trust, and restore closeness in your relationship with guidance from Brenda K. Baker.

Top 3 Tips for Building Teamwork in Your Blended Family

Learn my top three tips for building teamwork in your blended family. Set clear standards, create unity, and make every family member feel valued for a happier, stronger home.

How Not to Become a Stepmonster: A Stepmom’s Guide to Loving and Leading

Stepmom life isn’t easy, but you don’t have to become the 'stepmonster.' Discover practical ways to lead with love, build trust, and create harmony in your blended family.

Navigating Stepfamily Dynamics: How to Handle Stepkids and a Difficult Biomom

Struggling with stepkids and a difficult Biomom? In this post, I share personal insights and practical advice to help you navigate the challenges of blended family life and create peace in your home.

4 Marriage Problems That Lead to Divorce—And How to Fix Them

Learn how to address four common marriage problems—emotional affairs, lack of respect, confiding in others, and focusing on flaws—before they lead to divorce, and strengthen your relationship today.

About Us

Meet Brenda and Mike Baker, married nearly 30 years, as they share their journey of blending families, rebranding their blog, and offering advice through their book, "Blended Family Momentum.

How to Overcome Stepparent Shame and Build Stronger Bonds in Your Blended Family

Stepparent shame can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. I’m sharing personal experiences and practical advice to help you let go of shame and build strong, loving bonds in your blended family.

5 Proven Strategies to Help Your Child Cope With Divorce

Divorce is hard on kids, but with the right steps, you can help them heal. In this post, I share five proven strategies to support your child emotionally through the challenges.

8 Stepparenting Truths for a Stronger, Happier Blended Family

Discover 8 stepparenting truths that will help you build a stronger, happier blended family. These insights will guide you through the challenges and empower you to create lasting family bonds.

Abuse Affects Kids: How to Break the Cycle and Heal Together

Abuse leaves lasting scars on kids, but you can break the cycle. Learn how to heal together, rebuild trust, and create a safer, healthier future for your family in this heartfelt post.

How to Manage Child Support Stress Without Resentment

Child support can create stress in blended families, but it doesn’t have to lead to resentment. Learn practical tips to manage the emotional and financial challenges and protect your family’s unity.

When Apologies Aren’t Enough: Setting Firm Boundaries with Family

Sometimes, an apology isn’t enough. Learn how to set firm, healthy boundaries with family when their actions don’t align with their words, and protect your peace in difficult relationships.