Being a ‘bonus mum’ was never on your list of personal goals… Now you’re here, The Bonus Mum Blueprint digital online course will help you build confidence in your new role. Guided by In The Blend’s Laura Jenkins, you’ll learn tried-and-tested step-parenting strategies, along with golden nuggets of wisdom from her own lived experience, to become the ‘bonus mum’ you’d like to be.
Wondering how to be a better bonus mum?
Wrangling a discipline and boundary battleground?
Feeling frustrated with the ex partner?
Blended family life is always going to be a work in progress. There’s a lot of moving parts, high emotions and loads of logistics. Sigh. But what if you could make the blended experience that little bit easier?
Learn how to create a harmonious blend family with The Bonus Mum Blueprint.
What is The Bonus Mum Blueprint?
The Bonus Mum Blueprint is a self-paced digital online course to set yourself up for blended family life. Bringing together expert knowledge, lived experiences, and golden nuggets of wisdom, each course module has been carefully crafted to teach you tried-and-tested strategies for blended families.
Guided by Laura Jenkins, the course will help you build confidence in your new role as a bonus mum, giving you practical tools to navigate the many consistent and complex challenges faced by blended families. By the end of the course, you’ll know exactly how to take action for a better blended family life.
What you’ll get
From starting an exciting new relationship to the deep end of blended family life. It’s a wild ride, right? By enrolling in The Bonus Mum Blueprint, you’re taking a powerful step towards making significant shifts as a stepmum. Go you!
You’re eight modules (plus a few bonus modules) away from mastering this blended family gig with practical techniques and a toolkit that brings all the magic together to strengthen your stepmum muscle.
This course includes the following modules:
REFLECTING ON YOUR UNIQUE JOURNEY
What kind of stepmum are you? In this three-lesson module, you’ll identify your biggest challenges by dialling up your self-awareness and pinpointing the root cause of your stresses in the context of blended life.
THE EX-FACTOR
Coping with the ex is often one of the trickiest parts of blended family life. In this two-lesson module, you’ll learn specific strategies to navigate the ex factor, including your own fear, anger and frustration.
YOUR BONUS KIDS
Being a bonus mum is no walk in the park. There are some common struggles in the incredible world of ‘bonus kids’. In this two-lesson module, you’ll learn coping strategies to help you best show up.
YOUR PARTNER
Blended family life puts extra pressure on the relationship with your partner. In this two-lesson module, you’ll learn how to face up to the rollercoaster of emotions and what has to come first to make it work.
IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE
Self-care is placed on the backburner when everyday blended responsibilities pile up. In this two-lesson module, you’ll learn how to take care of your physical and emotional wellbeing for better energy and health.
GETTING SERIOUSLY ORGANISED
Turn the chaos into calm with this two-lesson module on mastering family organisation. From coordinating pick ups to managing schedules, this module provides you with a toolkit of helpful techniques.
NAVIGATING SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Emotions run high during special occasions — it could be fear, nervousness, or something else entirely. In this two-lesson module, you’ll learn the step towards making these tricky moments more enjoyable for everyone.
RECAP AND WHERE TO FROM HERE?
You’ll wrap up the transformative journey by reflecting on the key lessons and tools you’ve acquired throughout The Bonus Mum course and celebrate your personal growth and wellbeing of your blended family.
PLUS, TWO BONUS MODULES on integrating a new baby into the family and mixing finances in a blended family. Ready to set the stage for meaningful change for yourself and for your partner and blended family?
How it works
By enrolling in The Bonus Mum Blueprint self-paced online course, you’ll get access to incredible, life-changing content, connection, and community:
19 video lessons
Digital workbook, with tools and exercises
Weekly Q&A session with Laura
Private Whatsapp community
Bonus 1. Integrating a New Baby in to the Family
Bonus 2. Mixing Finances in a Blended Family
That’s off-the-charts value for a refreshingly affordable one-off payment.
Sign up now
If you’re a step-parent struggling to navigate the complexities of blended family life, this course is for you. Choose the Bonus Mum Blueprint self-paced digital course for flexibility, or opt for the Bonus Mum Blueprint LIVE for interactive guidance and accountability. Achieve your best step-parenting life with practical wisdom tailored to your needs.
The Bonus Mum Blueprint
Lifetime course access
AUD $150 per month x 4 months
- Bonus Masterclass
- 8 Modules
- 2 Bonus Modules
- 16 Weekly Course Videos
- Digital Workbook
- Access to our private Community
- Audio lessons
Pay in full and save $103
The Bonus Mum Blueprint LIVE
8 weeks LIVE + lifetime course access
AUD $310 per month x 4 months
- 8 Live Group Calls with Laura
- 122 Page Printed Workbook
- Bonus Masterclass
- 8 Modules
- 2 Bonus Modules
- 16 Weekly Course Videos
- Digital Workbook
- Access to our private Community
- Audio lessons
Pay in full and save $243
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bonus Mum Blueprint?
The Bonus Mum Blueprint is a self-paced online course designed to help anyone navigating blended family life, where Laura Jenkins will teach you tried-and-tested strategies in easy-to-follow modules and lessons. You’ll complete the course with a practical toolkit to build your confidence and connect with a community of fellow bonus mums and step-parents for support.
Who is The Bonus Mum Blueprint suitable for?
The Bonus Mum Blueprint is for anyone looking for strategies and support in creating a harmonious blended family. The course will resonate with all step-parents, including blokes! Whether you’re a new ‘bonus mum’ or have been step-parenting for a while now, this course will guide you through the often complex journey of stepping into life as a blended family.
How do I access the content?
Once your payment is made, an email will hit your inbox with all the course login information along with a link to the private Facebook group. You’ll also be able to book in your weekly group Q&A session with Laura to support your learning.
How much does The Bonus Mum Blueprint cost?
The Bonus Mum Blueprint course fee is a one-off payment of AUD $497 (+ gst), which gives you access to all course modules, a digital workbook with tools and exercises, and lifetime connection through our private Facebook community.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yep, we sure do! At the checkout, choose the payment plan option.
What is The Bonus Mum Blueprint community?
In the private Facebook group, you’ll have the opportunity to start conversations with fellow course participants and ‘bonus mums’ relating to the course content. Laura will also be an active participant in the group, providing her thoughts, insights and support in a more informal and conversational way.
How long does the course take?
The Bonus Mum Blueprint is a self-paced course, with no set deadline. If you’re a crammer and want to soak up all the information in one hit, the course will take you approximately a day to complete, with exercises.
However, we recommend doing one module at a time, allowing the headspace to complete the supplementary exercises in a considered way. Each exercise is designed to provide you with clarity on a particular topic and takes some thought.
Can I get a refund if I change my mind?
Unfortunately, refunds are not available.
Can I join The Bonus Mum Blueprint if I’m a bloke?
Of course! We welcome ‘bonus blokes’. Keep in mind, we will be creating a course specifically for ‘bonus dads’ down the track. In saying this, The Bonus Mum Blueprint is helpful for anyone navigating blended family life.
