# Stepmom Support Platforms Social Stepmom is a Social Platform Designed to Connect and Support By Rebecca Byers | Published 2017-06-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-stepmom References: [socialstepmom](http://socialstepmom.com) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/socialstepmom/) Launched in April 2017, Social Stepmom is an [online community and social platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suppgram) founded by Sarah Paterson, a stepmom and mother to seven children. Inspired to create a place where she could "feel sane" and vent about the daily challenges of parenting, and more specifically, parenting in [blended families](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-builder), the progressive platform provides a variety of content that serves to support, inspire and inform women on a subject that, while highly common, is not often enough discussed, and for which there are not many formal resources. As a platform, Social Stepmom offers a mix of vlogs and articles, with very helpful advice on very real subjects including, '[How to Discuss Tricky Topics as a Stepmom](http://socialstepmom.com/how-to-discuss-tricky-topics-as-a-stepmom/)," "[When Do You Call Yourself a Stepmom?](http://socialstepmom.com/when-do-you-call-yourself-a-stepmom/)," and '[The Parenting Network: the Approach for Step-Parenting and Blended Families](http://socialstepmom.com/the-parenting-network-the-approach-for-step-parenting-blended-families/)." In addition to its video and written content, Social Stepmom offers an "OMG - Help Me!" advice column and hosts 'The Social' meetups for the members of its budding community. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stepmom Support Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a more interactive and personalized stepmom support platform that offers tailored advice and resources. - **Blended Family Resources:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a comprehensive online resource hub that provides information, tools, and support for blended families. - **Online Parenting Communities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build a social platform that connects and supports various parenting communities, allowing them to share experiences and advice. ### Who This Affects Most - **Parenting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative parenting solutions and services that address the unique challenges faced by blended families. - **Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced online platforms and interactive tools to enhance the support and connectivity within stepmom communities. - **Content Creation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Produce engaging and informative content that caters to the needs and interests of stepmoms, offering practical tips and emotional support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Special Needs Parenting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rare-parenting.md) - [Modern Co-Parenting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-parenting-app.md) - [Digital Parenthood Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-parenthood-community.md) - [Marketing Mentorship Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprout-social.md) - [Stereotype-Fighting Social Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunroom.md) - [Motherhood Community Support Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mamahood-app.md) - [Divorce-Simplifying Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divorcepath-platform.md) - [Fertility Support Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babymantra.md) - [Niche Community Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-builder.md)