Which Mother Is A Priority on Mothers Day

Mother's Day is right around the corner and as we prepare to celebrate the woman in our lives that raised us, or our wives and grandmothers, we thought it important to acknowledge the women who are in the role of mother for children who are not biologically theirs.

In today's 3 Minutes with Stuart video, Stuart shares a little about his family upbringing in a blended family. He also talks about his wife Debbie, who is not the mother of his two children from a previous relationship.

He asks the question: Which Mother is A Priority on Mother's Day?

The answer to that question is BOTH.

Though the stepmother is easily overlooked, she should be celebrated just as much as the natural mother of a child. Yes, the biological mother birthed the children and still plays an active role in the child's life (in most situations), however, stepmothers sign up for a package deal. Just like stepfathers do.

They walk into a situation knowing that there are children involved that are not theirs, and take on some level of responsibility for the child(ren). That should be recognized by husbands, the children, and even the biological mother.

This Mother's Day, if you are apart of a blended family, be sure to emphasize the importance of celebrating BOTH mothers. It's a touchy subject in lots of families, but the fact still remains stepmother's are mother's too.