In today's families, the stepmother is playing an increasingly central role. But how should "Dad's new girlfriend" or the "bonus mom" behave if she doesn't want to be the "evil stepmother" from fairy tales? How does one navigate being a "good stepmother"? This book highlights the dilemmas in modern blended families. It addresses the core questions faced by stepmothers and illustrates the different perspectives on the same situation. Does the stepmother have to rescue the "poor children"? Must she endure the "outrageous monsters" that make her life a living hell? Is the ex a devoted single mother or a witch who dedicates all her energy to destroying the new couple's life? This book aims to inspire through questions and is explicitly directed at stepmothers, using numerous examples from the everyday lives of blended families.