KIDS ARE WORTH IT ! Some people are more than mentors. They are true kindred spirits and endless sources of inspiration and guidance. Barbara Coloroso is an internationally recognized speaker and author on parenting, teaching, school discipline, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution, restorative justice and bullying. Her book, Kids Are Worth It, is an internationally bestselling [...]
Featured on Thrive Global on August 6, 2018 All relationships are an attempt to understand another person. When that person speaks another language, the challenge increases. A key step towards co-parenting in harmony is adopting a new language with your co-parent for effective communication that is parenting-only. Learning this new language starts by recognizing that [...]
Oct. 19, 2017 Oct. 24, 2017 Life is too short to suffer through constant stress and anger. Childhood is even shorter still. And if you are living under stress with your co-parent, so are your children. Co-parenting after divorce, there will always be disagreements and misunderstandings. Your approach to these interactions cannot be anchored in [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
