The secret to being a good stepmother? Here’s my handy guide … | Tiff Stevenson

It’s a notoriously tricky relationship, but love, boundaries – and the occasional financial incentive – can work wonders

In New York, beleaguered stepmothers are paying $500 per hour to receive stepmother coaching. Presumably rich beleaguered stepmothers. As a stepmother I know from experience it’s a tough gig, but recent studies have also revealed that statistically stepmothers are the most vulnerable member of a “blended family”. The stepmother’s opinion is considered the least important. Which is why I love doing standup comedy because it’s all my opinion and it is VERY important.

Important, but not expensive – an hour of my advice will set you back just £10 for my aptly titled show Mother – and here I offer the wisdom built up over 12 years to you for free. You should feel very privileged to read it as I’ve had to take time away from my castle, talking to my enchanted mirror.

If you have a difference of opinion, work it out when the kid isn’t around. And then realise that I am right

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