Healing Through Purpose: Transforming Pain into a Legacy of Love

By |2025-05-24T17:56:28+00:00May 24th, 2025|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Children's well-being, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Communication, Finding Meaning, Flexibilty & Compromise, Healthy Relationship, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Navigate conflicts, Parenthood, parenting, Personal Stories, PodCast, Present Moment, Respect, Ripple Effect, Soulful Connection, Step-children, Uncategorized|

Recently, I had the pleasure of being a guest on  People, their Passion and Purpose Podcast episode. Below you will find a short summary of what was discussed during the Podcast. https://youtu.be/qU3cdIYG_54?feature=shared In this one Anna Giannone shares her passion for the well-being of children in divorced, and mixed families. She speaks for her heart, experience [...]

Co-Parents Celebrating the Holidays Across Two Homes: A Journey of Love and Harmony

By |2024-11-29T19:05:20+00:00November 29th, 2024|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Children's well-being, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Communication, Flexibilty & Compromise, Healthy Relationship, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Navigate conflicts, Parenthood, parenting, Present Moment, Quality Time, Respect, Ripple Effect, Soulful Connection, Step-children|

The holidays are often a time of mixed emotions—joy and excitement for some, and anxiety or sadness for others. In the early stages of divorce, co-parents may find the season especially overwhelming, as emotions run high and there may be lingering resentment. While sharing time with a child between two homes can be painful at [...]

Top 10 Co-Parenting Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

By |2024-08-15T17:31:11+00:00August 15th, 2024|Back-to-school, Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Children's well-being, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Mindful Uncoupling, Parenthood, parenting, Present Moment, Ripple Effect|

As summer’s warm embrace fades, we enter a season of structure and growth, filled with new opportunities for learning and connection. The back-to-school transition can be a time of excitement and renewal, but it can also bring stress, especially for co-parents navigating shared responsibilities. By approaching this time with a spirit of collaboration and mindful [...]

Location, Location, Location While Co-parenting

By |2023-07-19T03:16:08+00:00July 18th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, parenting, Personal Stories, Step-children|

In marketing, we often hear the words location, location, location. The reference for this is usually location-based marketing that allows organizations to target consumers. Marketing teams can reach consumers based on qualifiers like proximity to a store, events happening in their region, and more. The location I am referring to is not about organizations or [...]

Co-parenting: Navigating events together

By |2023-06-14T18:01:11+00:00June 14th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Finding Meaning, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, parenting, Uncategorized|

Having children is a gift and a miracle. It’s a privilege to be loving parents. We all have goals to create beautiful dreams as a family together. The Primary importance is when a couple decides to move in together, their objective and optimistic mindset is to do it right the first time by their children. [...]

Love and Hope in Co-parenting

By |2023-06-14T17:13:20+00:00May 4th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Finding Meaning, Grief, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Loss Loved One, Love, parenting, Personal Stories, Step-children|

In early June 2022, as I sifted through my emails, I came across a message from my former maid of honour, who also happens to be my longtime girlfriend. The opening line read, "We are honoured to have you at our wedding." I couldn't help but sigh as I closed my eyes, took a deep [...]

Healthy Co-parenting Tip

By |2023-03-30T21:12:44+00:00March 30th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, parenting, Step-children|

Words are Powerful  Beware of how you choose your words. Communicate with your co-parent calmy, with purpose and clarity. Intentionally schedule time with your Co-parent to discuss important issues related to your child and yes be solution-oriented. Kids come first. Co-parenting in Harmony is possible.

Co-parenting Beyond Loss

By |2023-06-14T17:14:17+00:00March 30th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Divorce grief, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Loss Loved One, Love, parenting, Personal Stories, Step-children, Uncategorized|

In July 2015, I published an article about ‘’WHY GO ON A BEACH VACATION WITH YOUR EX?’’ (HuffPost). Since then, so much has evolved. The first time it took us 20 years to finally decide to take a beach vacation as Co-parents, and it was the first time my bonus (step) son was with his [...]

The Loss of a Bonus (Step) Parent

By |2021-10-18T22:15:44+00:00October 18th, 2021|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Finding Meaning, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Loss Loved One, Love, parenting, Personal Stories, Step-children|

Parenting is a tough role. Constantly questioning yourself, wondering if you did or said the right things… And that’s true for bonus parenting as well. Like being a bio-parent, being a bonus parent is the hardest (and most rewarding) thing you’ll ever do. Bonus parents make a huge difference in their bonus children's lives, sharing [...]

Happy Transition Day

By |2021-10-05T22:24:41+00:00October 5th, 2021|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids come first, Kindness, Love, parenting|

Happy Friday Transition Day : Make this transition day the best situation where your child does not feel stressed. Make sure they get a balanced meal, where they feel that going to the other parent's house is okay with you and you are going to be just fine. Remember: It takes time for a child [...]

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