The Smart Stepmom Conference
Saturday, November 02, 2019
at Thanksgiving Park in Lehi, UT
Learn, Connect and Flourish
Join other stepmoms for an inspiring full-day event with celebrated author, parenting expert and seasoned stepmom, Laura Petherbridge!

Laura is excited to share with you some very practical secrets on how to survive and thrive as a stepmom by learning how to solve some of the toughest blended family puzzles with grace and humor.
By Stepmoms for Stepmoms
The Smart Stepmom conference is designed by stepmoms for stepmoms. We understand your emotional journey. And we're excited to spend the day with you and our expert, Laura Petherbridge, sharing all of her "insider secrets." It's going to be wonderful.
Every Registration Includes
+ LEARN: A full day of inspiration, learning, guidance, and conversation with Laura and other stepmoms to help you navigate your stepmom journey with confidence and hope.
+ LUNCH: A catered lunch with vegetarian options and dessert.
+ BOOK: A copy of The Smart Stepmom by Laura Petherbridge.
+ SWAG: A stepmom glow up pendant necklace.
Registration for this Event is Now Closed
Date & Time
November 2, 2019
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lunch Provided
Location
Thanksgiving Park
In the Weave Building
2000 Ashton Blvd, Suite 100
Lehi, UT 84043

(801) 901-6640
[email protected]
Learn the Secrets EVERY Stepmom Needs to Succeed and Love Her Life!
Take Time Out for Yourself!
Navigating the stepmom journey is tricky and often grueling
You've taken on the role of stepmother because you love your husband. You also want a good relationship with the children. And you're a good person who wants the best for your family.
But being a stepmom is radically different than what you ever imagined it would be. And no one can really understand it except other stepmoms.
Do you ever:
• Feel overwhelmed by all the changes, kids living in 2 homes, loss of structure?
• Feel unloved because your husband puts his kids first?
• Feel like you're alone and misunderstood?
• Feel sometimes like you made a mistake entering this relationship?
• Experience parental alienation, when mom keeps the kids from dad?
• Feel frustrated when dad can't say no or set boundaries?
We Get It!
The Smart Stepmom conference is designed by stepmoms for stepmoms. We understand your emotional journey. And we're excited to spend the day with you and our expert, Laura Petherbridge, sharing all of her "insider secrets." It's going to be wonderful.
Stepmoms Refresh & Recharge!
Learn from the best while you connect with new friends who share your journey.
Here's What You'll Learn
This day is for you, at this down-to-earth conference, parenting expert, seasoned stepmom, and celebrated author, Laura Petherbridge, will give you real answers and practical advice for blended families, from someone who’s walked in your shoes–and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom.
Laura will share with you:
► How to understand the loneliness and isolation.
► How to embrace realistic expectations and dreams for your stepfamily.
► How to handle feeling like a stranger in your own home.
► How to step back during conflict and let your husband take the lead.
► How to build a necessary bridge with your husband's former wife.
► How to respond when your husband feels stuck in the middle.
► How to co-parent with a former spouse.
► How to build a healthy relationship with your stepchildren.
► How to feel more hope & peace in your stepmom journey.
Our Simple Promise
We know you're going to love this conference! And we give you a simple promise:
At the end of our day together, if you don't feel utterly convinced that you learned practical skills and made connections that will change your life for the better, we'll refund your registration!
The Speaking Lineup
In addition to Laura Petherbridge, we're grateful to have the opportunity to also hear from Laurabeth Ferguson and Sara Susov who will be sharing real life stepmom experiences and practical solutions.
Laura Petherbridge
speaker, teacher & author
The smart stepmom
Laura is a celebrated author and speaker, tackles the complex circumstances of stepmother living and blended families with tenacity, wisdom and compassion. She offers real answers from someone who’s walked in your shoes–and not only survived, but thrived as a stepmom. Laura and her husband Steve, have been married since 1986.

She travels internationally, teaching couples, women and single adults success principles of spiritual growth in stepfamily relationships, single parenting, divorce prevention, and divorce recovery. She is the author and co-author of the following three, must read books, on stepmothering: The Smart Stepmom, 101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom, and Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul.



Laurabeth Ferguson
Personal coach
the starving stepmom
To say that LauraBeth exemplifies the qualities of tenacity, strength and courage would be a bold understatement. She knows firsthand the unique struggles that stepfamilies face because she has been in the trenches fighting, not only for her stepfamily, but her own life. Both a suicide and divorce survivor, she has come out the other side of adversity, fighting with a resiliency and contagious vigor for life.

She has made it her God-given quest to see that not only stepmoms, but people alike do not suffer in shame, loneliness, and hopelessness. Her story of redemption and hope is riveting and life-changing for those looking for a new hope and purpose after loss. She is an advocate for stepmoms and their families, in addition to an advocate and speaker for the AFSP. (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention).
  
She is passionate about telling her story of hope and leading others to a purpose-driven life. She is a speaker, founder of The Starving Stepmom, and co-author of her book called, Daily Bread for the Starving Stepmom.

Sara Susov
Mentor and ceo
Step up mentoring
Sara Susov is a mindset and mindfulness coach at Step Up Mentoring. Sara has been married and a stepmom to two of the best girls for 12 years. In that time, she has made almost every mistake possible while learning how to be an effective and fulfilled stepmom. Combining her personal experiences with nearly a decade working as a school psychologist in serving ages 3-21, she is prepared to work with and understands the unique challenges that people face when dealing with divorce, regardless of age, and those who are now co-parents.

Sara has learned how her thoughts and perceptions made her own relationships difficult, and decided to change those to improve her life and relationships. She now works with parents, both biological and bonus, to help them achieve the same inner peace that she’s discovered while improving their relationships with their partners and stepchildren.


Conference Schedule
8:00 AM
Registration and Check In
8:30 AM
The Smart Stepmom: Who is She?
As a stepmom of more than 30 years, Laura understands the concerns of the modern stepmom. A few months into her second marriage she was discouraged by the complexities associated with being a stepmother of two boys aged 11 and 13.  Learning how to function in a blended family has been a process for the entire family. She did, however, discover a few tips on the road to becoming a smart stepmom.
9:45AM
Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation
Even if the house if full of people, stepmoms often feel isolated, sad and lonely because no one seems to understand her complexities.  Laura explains how to overcome these negative emotions and begin to feel inside the family circle.
10:45 AM
Break
11:00 AM
Stepping Back Without Stepping Out
Stepmoms often discover the best way to help her husband is to learn how to step back so that Dad can step into the parenting role more often.  Laura shares how to step back in a way that is loving, kind, compassionate and EFFECTIVE.
12:30 PM
Lunch (Provided)
Catered lunch is included with your registration fee.
1:30 PM
When Dad Feels Caught In The Middle
Does your husband parent out of guilt or fear of the kids not visiting?  Laura explains the do's and don'ts that offer encouragement and insight when he is struggling with this common and complex issue.
2:30 PM
Things I Wish My Stepmom Knew
Discover the thoughts underneath the actions of your stepkids. Their emotions are often hidden and very different than what they are portraying. Learn ways to deescalate the frustration, anger, depression or resentment your stepkids may be experiencing.
4:00 PM
Break
4:15 PM
Panel Discussion with Laura, Laurabeth and Sara
Still have questions? Panel discussion with attendees to ask questions about step mothering.
Location
Venue:
The Weave Building at Thanksgiving (Business) Park
2000 Ashton Blvd, Suite 100
Lehi, UT 84043

Directions from SLC Airport:
Take I-15 S to UT-92 W in Lehi. Take exit 284.

Parking:
Park and enter building from the South West parking lot.
We Can't Wait to See You!
Spend the day with us on November 2, 2019
 at the Smart Stepmom conference in Lehi, UT

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