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Why You Shouldn’t Plan Your Life Around a Custody Schedule

Why You Shouldn’t Plan Your Life Around a Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesJan 10, 20235 min read

I used to let the custody schedule dictate our lives. I would decline invitations to adult get-togethers that fell on…

Children’s Books About Divorce & Stepfamilies

Children’s Books About Divorce & Stepfamilies

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ByKristen SkilesJun 10, 20225 min read

One of the very best ways to help children understand the massive change in their lives as a result of…

Why Parallel Parenting was My Only Option

Why Parallel Parenting was My Only Option

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ByKristen SkilesMar 18, 20227 min read

Before I became a stepmom, I had a very clear image of what life would be like. I imagined group…

How to Decide on a 60/40 Custody Schedule

How to Decide on a 60/40 Custody Schedule

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ByKristen SkilesFeb 18, 20228 min read

Deciding on which 60/40 custody schedule is best for your family is a MAJOR decision. Your family will be living…

Stepkids and Cell Phones

Stepkids and Cell Phones

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ByKristen SkilesJan 7, 20226 min read

This Christmas, we finally gave in and got my 11-year-old stepdaughter a Gabb cell phone. She’s been begging us for…

When Your Stepchild’s Other Home has Different Rules

When Your Stepchild’s Other Home has Different Rules

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ByKristen SkilesOct 15, 20215 min read

Last week, I had a meeting with a coaching client who was simply fed up with the different expectations and…

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