22 episodes

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!

The [Bonus] Mom Chronicles Shay and Melissa

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

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!

    Handling Behavior Issues...

    Handling Behavior Issues...

    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***

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Oh Baby Baby...

    Oh Baby Baby...

    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***

    • 59 min
    Do You Experience (Bonus) Mom Guilt?

    Do You Experience (Bonus) Mom Guilt?

    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***

    • 1 hr 6 min
    A Veteran Stepmom

    A Veteran Stepmom

    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***

    • 1 hr 3 min
    This is Halloween...

    This is Halloween...

    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***

    • 48 min
    Aloha From Hawaii

    Aloha From Hawaii

    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***

    • 29 min

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