When you disturb a biological parent, the interaction is often automatic. When you disturb a stepmother, she enters a "performance mode." She is constantly calculating:
As tensions come to a head, Jen must confront Karen in a dramatic showdown. But instead of resorting to anger or aggression, Jen uses her newfound confidence and creativity to diffuse the situation. With the help of the kids, she pulls off a touching and hilarious gesture that finally wins Karen over (or at least, makes her back off). Don-t-Disturb-Your-STEPMOM
To understand why giving a stepmom space is so important, it helps to look at the hidden pressures she faces when joining a new family: When you disturb a biological parent, the interaction