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.
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
I’ve teamed up with Gabby Holly, and over 25 other relationship and communication experts for The Fearless Woman, a FREE Podcast-Style. The interview with Gabby was amazing.Research shows that children of divorce who spend at least 35% of their time with each parent have better relationships with both parents.They also fare better academically, socially, and [...]
When parents go through an ugly divorce, it can impact many areas of post-divorce life; especially the ability to achieve harmony in co-parenting. What I’ve learned - through coaching and through personal experience - is that this difficulty always comes down to unhealed wounds. It is, in many cases, a form of grief; divorce grief. [...]
Technically, divorce means the collapse of a marriage. However, a divorce or a break-up is actually the death of a relationship. It may be an unthinkable change we didn’t want to happen. Grief changes your personal and family life and triggers secondary losses. For example: You lose your status as a spouse You lose time [...]
We are all going through difficult times. Covid has brought out the best or the worst in us. The New Year is around the corner and most of us are not interested in making new goals and New Year’s resolutions. Typically, when it comes to New Year's resolutions, most of us think about making changes [...]
How is your co-parenting arrangement working out? Is it moving forward? Backward? Stuck? Are your outcomes outstanding? I’m wondering… how do you view your co-parent? Ally or adversary? However you answer, honesty with yourself is critical. Your honest answer will help you understand the co-parenting relationship you presently have. And understanding your present is key to [...]
Featured on HuffPost March 5, 2019 Grandparents of families, blended or otherwise, play a special role as a source of unconditional love. Co-parenting can bring challenges for all family members, including grandparents. After all, grandparents and "bonus" grandparents (my name for step/bonus parents who become loving grandparents to the children of their step/bonus children) love [...]
