Tips for Blending Families
Blending families is certainly not as easy as it looked on The Brady Bunch. Carol and Mike sure made blending look natural and simple. In … Read more
When Your Stepchild’s Other Home has Different Rules
Last week, I had a meeting with a coaching client who was simply fed up with the different expectations and standards her stepchild had at … Read more
What is the Right of First Refusal anyway?
A blessing and a curse, depending on your shared custody situation, the right of first refusal can have far-reaching consequences. It is totally normal and … Read more
Why I Think “Keep the Peace” is Shitty Advice
“Walking on eggshells.” “Toeing the line.” “Waiting for the other shoe to drop.” So many stepmoms I meet (and coach) use these exact phrases to … Read more
How to Co-Parent With a Difficult Ex: 8 Tips for Success
Stepparenting is never an easy job, but I’m sure you’ll agree with me that this task is made that much harder when you find yourself … Read more
What is Child Support for?
Love it or hate it, child support is one of the most contentious subjects in blended families! Should it be paid? Who should pay for … Read more