We all prioritize our days and weeks around something. (Whether we realize it or not.) When it comes to raising kids in a blended family, it's hard to know if we're prioritizing the right things. Here's 3 questions that will get you clear on what's really important.
You already know that exercise is pivotal to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But, you may not realize that the 3 keys to a good workout routine are the same 3 keys that lead to a healthy blended family life.
Eventually step-couples discover that their parenting-styles are different. Their differences can lead to conflict — but what if they don't have to? Here's your guide to turning your differences into strengths!
It's so easy to focus on the negative when it comes to talking about life in a blended family. It's true…stepfamilies come with some unique challenges, but they also come with some opportunities to build some great strengths. Here's 3 positives you may not have thought about.
Every blended family faces some disappointments…it's part of the journey. But, less disappointment equals more peace, joy and connection. Here's 4 tips on how to minimize disappointments so you and your family can live a happier life!
You might believe that 'boundaries' are just to get kids to comply, but that really isn't the goal. Learn 4 Principles to provide stability, clarity, and motivation so that your kids develop self-control and responsibility for life!
It's frustrating and painful when an Ex's toxic influence is tainting your relationship with your child or step-child. Learn three things you CAN do to rise above the battle and win the war, while promoting peace in your stepfamily.
When you aren't sure what to do, you want sound advice. The problem is, you can't figure out which advice is best for you. One suggestion contradicts another and you're back where you started. When your blended family is on the line, you want to be sure. So, here's 4 steps to help you choose the right advice.
Eventually, every couple in a blended family faces obstacles that leave them feeling overwhelmed and uncertain how to move forward. Here's a lesson from a bike ride that uncovered a key ingredient to moving forward.
It's tough to handle kids' difficult emotions and poor behavior. Uncover some of the underlying issues and learn two key strategies to help you stay united in your partnership and move your stepfamily move forward.
Children living in step family dynamics quickly discover how to push their step-parent's buttons - how to manipulate, interfere and even sabotage relationships. Learn what you can do survive and thrive as a step-parent, even when step-kids are waging war.
Parenting and Partnership are inseparable in your step-family. Parenting takes teamwork, but the challenges of parenting can really mess up your team. Here's 3 things you need to protect your parenting and your partnership.
Parents and step-parents focus on "getting it right" when they're deciding on consequences for their child's poor behavior. The real focus needs to be on helping kids learn responsibility. Here's how to change your focus.
Figuring out effective consequences when kids make poor choices can be daunting. Couples often get stuck trying to figure out just the right action to take. Here's your 5-step plan to develop fitting and effective consequences.
Co-parents sometimes feel pressure to create consistency in the rules across their kids' two homes. The truth is, kids can adjust to different rules between their homes. Here's three misguided beliefs co-parents might struggle with and the steadfast principles to change them.
No one wants to deliberately head into the storm of conflict with their partner. Often, it seems more reasonable to simply avoid difficult conversations altogether. We've learned from our own experience that avoidance doesn't make anything better! Here's 3 steps to moving past avoidance and improving your communication.
Parenting in a blended family hits close to the heart. It's emotional and often causes conflict for step-couples. When you each stay focused on your own role, you can minimize that conflict and revolutionize your parenting partnership!
Overcoming your own fears when your child talks about their struggles is tough. You may feel inadequate. You might experience some guilt. Or maybe it's just uncomfortable. But, your kids need you to be their partner when they process difficult emotions. Here's why.
Creating connections in blended families isn't always intuitive. The most successful step-couples work on it as a team. Here's 5 steps you can take together that will help create more connection.
Disagreements with your Ex are inevitable — but they don't always have to lead to conflict. There's one strategy you can use today that will help keep peace between the two of you. And the best part is, you already know it!
