bonus family

plural bonus families

1. euphemisticA stepfamily.

   It's something that I take super-seriously, being a bonus mom. I don't have kids of my own. This is my family and my bonus family, and I take that responsibility seriously.

   2021 June 28, Angela Andaloro, quoting Jill Martin Brooks, “Jill Martin Brooks Shares Journey as a 'Bonus Mom,' Explains Why the Term Celebrates 'More Love' (Exclusive)”, in People, New York, N.Y.: People Inc., archived from the original on 21 May 2023

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   Blending families can be a painful journey depending on your situation but, if done correctly, it is also a beautiful and worthwhile exercise that allows parents to live their best lives and gives kids extra love from their "bonus" family.

   2023 April 2, Alexandra Blogier, “Bride Says Vows To Her Groom's Kids To Buy Them 'All The Ponies' They Want While Being The 'Best Bonus Mom' Ever”, in YourTango, New York, N.Y.: Tango Media, archived from the original on 02 Apr 2023

   This is the reason my bonus family opted for going out to brunch on Mother’s Day and barbecues at the park on Father’s Day. We all did get along after a while (not immediately; it was a journey) and when the kids started getting married, that made Mother’s Day and Father’s Day close to impossible to maneuver.

   2025 June 15, Jann Blackstone, “Offspring feels torn on Father’s Day, even when everyone gets along”, in The Lewiston Tribune, Lewiston, Ida.: Lewiston Morning Tribune, archived from the original on 09 Sep 2026