Father's Day is joyously anticipated by your children, as it is a day to show their appreciation and love for their dad and stepdad. However, for newly separated or divorced fathers, this day can be one of the most difficult times of the year, especially in the circumstance in which they are unable to see [...]
Featured on HuffPost May 9, 2017 Featured on Thrive Global April 17, 2018 Mother’s Day is to celebrate exactly that – mothers of every kind, whether it’s to celebrate your mom, grandmother, stepmother or anyone else that has played a maternal role in your life. Every type of mom appreciates the recognition for all their [...]
When newly divorced, it’s hard to imagine that you and your ex-spouse will ever be civil with each other again. Divorce is tough to navigate and is usually accompanied with hurtful conversations and guilt. All past emotions can lead you to act in ways which put your feelings above the needs of your child. Divorce [...]
Before you dismiss your co-parenting communication style as hopeless, remember why you keep trying to make it work: your children. For the sake of their mental health they need to have a relationship with both of you, and definitely deserve to feel that they are front and centre in both of your lives. Having a co-parenting [...]
As with any other relationship, you will have disagreements and misunderstandings and that is also a fact in your co-parenting relationship. All fearful thoughts result in fear that creates resentments and resistance. In order to unblock and release resentments you need to change your thoughts. Let go of the past and set aside your personal [...]
Featured in EliteSingles Magazine April 18, 2017 It’s estimated that around 13% of all Canadian households with children involve step-families, a figure that is predicted to grow in the future.¹ With so many people facing up to the challenges of co-parenting, such as finding a way for everyone involved to pull in the same direction, [...]
Featured on HuffingtonPost February 17, 2017 Your children need to know they are front and centre in both your lives. Sending this message of undivided love begins with considering doing the unthinkable; reconciliation. This shows your children they matter; that they are significant and loved by their parents and stepparents. When I tell people [...]
3 Tips to Make 2017 Your Best Ever to Co-parenting in Harmony I encourage co-parents and bonus (step) parents to focus on what truly matters your child(ren)'s well being. Co-parenting is a give and take relationship. Most of all the willingness to have a respectful business-like approach relationship. It is essential to respect and trust [...]
Featured on Huffington Post December 15, 2016 Everyone’s a little shaky after their divorce. So many questions and doubts come into play, adjusting to life without a spouse and then learning to let someone new in. The holidays can be a rough time for many moms, dads and stepparents as well. Over the holidays, some [...]
Featued on Huffington Post Sept 22, 2015 Newly divorced and dating but why does it have to be so complicated? He’s attractive, sensitive and so much fun to be with. He’s also moody, quick to anger and can be hard to talk to. Why? Because life is complicated when you have an ex to deal [...]
