What happens when you have an ours baby in a blended family and suddenly one child is staying home while their siblings leave for another house?
In this episode of The Stepmom Diaries, Cameron sits down with Morgan Lindahl and Amanda Gonzales, two moms and stepmoms who created a resource specifically for the children in blended families who stay behind when their siblings transition between homes.
Morgan shares how becoming a biological mom changed the way she saw herself as a stepmom and gave her a new perspective on her stepchildren, their mom, and the emotions that come with moving between two homes. Amanda brings both her personal experience and her background as a children's therapist to the conversation, including why predictability and consistency can look very different in a blended family.
They also talk about something that does not get nearly enough attention: what life feels like for an "ours" baby in a blended family when their brothers or sisters leave. For some kids, transition day means suddenly going from a full house to being the only child at home, and those repeated goodbyes can bring some very big feelings.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How having an ours baby can change your identity and confidence as both a mom and stepmom
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Why sibling transitions can be especially emotional for the child who stays behind
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How to create connection and security when blended family schedules are constantly changing
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Why intention and self compassion matter when you cannot make every transition feel easy
Morgan and Amanda also share the story behind their book, How Many More Days?!, which was created to help children process the goodbyes, waiting, and reunions that come with having siblings who live between two homes.
Resources Mentioned
Learn more about Morgan and Amanda's work and Pre-order a copy of the book, How Many More Days?! & get their 25 Transition Day Rituals download for FREE!
Simply add both products to your cart and use the code: STEPMOMDIARIES https://forthekidswhostay.com
Follow Amanda & Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekidswho.stay/
The Stepmom Summit: Out Loud Sept. 14-18, 2026.
Morgan and Amanda will be joining Cameron at The Stepmom Summit to continue the conversation about ours babies and blended family dynamics. Get your FREE ticket HERE: https://www.thestepmomsummit.com
Get our free Stepmom Scripts Guide with real-life scripts for common stepfamily conversations: https://stepfamilycertification.com/stepmom-scripts
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