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Being a parent is hard enough as it is...but being a parent to a child you don't have any biological connection with is another journey. Follow Melissa and Shay on their adventure to becoming wives and bonus mamas! Our way to motherhood may not have been conventional as we aren't moms by blood, but by love! We want to change the way the word step-parent is perceived and how motherhood comes in all shapes and forms! Coming into a relationship that involves children isn't easy and we hope we can be a resource for YOU!

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Handling Behavior Issues...

2021/12/14

Melissa and Shay talk about behavior issues they have seen with their boys and how they handle the situation. As bonus parents sometimes we set higher expectations for ourselves and for the kids. Listen to this episode to see how Melissa and Shay handle these situations and ways they are learning as parents themselves. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Oh Baby Baby...

2021/11/30

Shay welcomes her new baby! Shay and Melissa talk about what life has been like since welcoming her baby girl to the world. Shay shares what the transition has been like bringing baby girl home to E and life with a newborn! Listen to hear how baby girl was born and what life has been like for Shay and her family! ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Do You Experience (Bonus) Mom Guilt?

2021/11/16

Melissa and Shay talk about their feelings when it comes to mom guilt...and the different types of mom guilt they face. As bonus parents we feel as though we always have to be on top of things twice as much....but don't all parents feel that way? Listen to this episode to hear how both Melissa and Shay deal with their mom guilt and ways they try to take breaks for themselves. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

A Veteran Stepmom

2021/11/02

Melissa and Shay talk to Gina Lopez a veteran stepmom who shares all her wisdom and advice with them. Gina is married to former baseball player Javy Lopez and shares her story of becoming not only a baseball wife but a stepmom and then bio mom herself. Listen in to hear Gina's story including some great step-parenting advice that anyone can use! ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

This is Halloween...

2021/10/26

Melissa and Shay talk about their family Halloween traditions and what it's like splitting and sharing the holiday! Listen to this episode to see how they plan on celebrating this year and how they plan to celebrate Halloween in the future! ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Aloha From Hawaii

2021/10/05

Shay, Dave and E went to visit Melissa, Colby and O this past summer. This episode talks about the amazing time they all had together and the incredible bond the boys formed. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

The Moms Are Back!

2021/09/21

Welcome to season 2 of the Second Wife Life! We have some big updates for you so tune in to find out what Melissa and Shay have been up to and get a quick glimpse on what life has been like for them! ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Living In A Boys World...

2021/07/27

We're back! After a little hiatus we are back with some fun announcements and even more special guests! Check out this episode with our two most special guests of all!

Wedding Bliss!

2021/04/13

Melissa and Shay talk about their weddings and how they incorporated the boys into their special days. Melissa also talks about the COVID struggles she endured while planning her wedding! ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Fairy Grandmothers

2021/04/06

In this episode Melissa and Shay talk about relationships on the maternal side of the family. Melissa and Shay are both lucky enough to have great relationships with the maternal grandmother and talk about the importance of creating that family dynamic for the children. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

A Year in the Life of COVID

2021/03/02

Melissa and Shay dive into the past year of the COVID pandemic that changed the world. We talk the lifestyle change that drastically changed everyone when COVID hit and we all had to live, work, school, etc all at home. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***

Discipline Struggles

2021/02/23

Melissa and Shay talk about when they felt comfortable enough to discipline their bonus sons. They also discuss what it's liking working with Dave and Colby when it's time to step in and discipline. It's not always easy stepping into a role to discipline a child that's not biologically yours so listen to Melissa and Shay's stories on how they navigated those tricky situations. ***Disclaimer: Melissa and Shay are not professionally trained and all information is solely based on their experiences as bonus moms***