Tag Archive for: bonding

Food Cultures and Step-Families

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Being a stepparent is a journey. When I started on my stepmom…
Introverted Stepmum

Tips for the Introverted Stepparent

There are many stepparents struggling to fit in and find peace…
Naughty Child

8 Tips for Liking Your Stepchild – When you Don’t

Jenna Korf provides stepparents with tips on how they can work towards cultivating a better relationship with their stepchild.
Couple Toasting at Christmas

Five Steps to Survive the Holidays and Save Your Sanity

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I’ve fixed the holidays for you. You’re welcome. Read on.…
Girl Decorating Christmas Tree

Christmas Traditions: The Sibling Tree

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Last night, after…
Woman and Children

Why I Don’t Love My Stepchildren as My Own

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When Gabe and I married, I understood I was committing to him and Sara,…
Stepmum and Stepdaughter

Surviving the Stepdaughter War

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My stepdaughter Amy has a war raging within her. It surfaced…
Family Blending

The Ugly Truth About Blended Families

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Last night, as we settled into bed with a glass of wine, Gabe…
Teenagers Packing

Coming Home: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Over the years, Billy and I have shared custody in many different…
Father and Child

Saying Goodbye: Custody Transition Do’s and Don’ts

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Years ago, when we first began sharing custody, I dreaded the…
Mother and Adult Daughter

All Mothers Matter

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I recently watched my grandmother die. She was nearly 93, at…
Parent Disciplining Child

Disciplining Stepchildren: 5 Tips for Parents

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Whenever I coach stepfamilies – either parents, their children…
Stepmum with Stepchildren

How to Be a Good Role Model to Your Stepchildren

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There are elements of parenting that stepparents can overlook,…
Stepmum and Stepdaugther Spending Time Together

Precious Moments: Valuing Alone Time with the Children

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When looking back on some of my favorite childhood memories,…
Stepmum and Stepson

It’s Not You, It’s Me

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Wow! Ever feel like your stepchild doesn’t like you? This…