The question isn’t easy to answer. The label of “mom” has a deep and complex meaning.

Marriage ends with death. Before starting a new marriage with a widow or widower, make sure they will protect you from their past and forsake all others for you.

Halloween symbolism - haunting ghosts, communicating with spirits, raising the dead, decorating with skeletons - is terrifying to a child whose parent has died.

Using personality to understand behavior.

For those fighting the "wicked stepmom" stereotype.

You need a strong reason to take on the responsibility of parenting children whose biological parent has died.

Make sure he loves you enough to create a new life with you.

To the not quite moms out there, you are not alone.