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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Featured In Montreal Tips July 3, 2017 MONTREAL CERTIFIED CO-PARENTING COACH INTRODUCES A BUSINESS-LIKE CO-PARENTING APPROACH Co-parenting/Blended Family Coach Shares How To Transition From A Difficult Situation To A Realistic Approach Out With The Old, In With The New Out With The Old, In With The New: A Business-Like Co-parenting Approach DO YOU STRUGGLE TO [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Click here Featured on Huffington Post May 31, 2016 We arrived at the airport, excited knowing that soon we would feel the warm breeze and hot sun on our skin. We got on the shuttle, loaded with people from various countries, for an adult-only week of Zen vacation. The atmosphere of enthusiastic people in good moods [...]
Click here to read my recent article in the Huffington Post, November 2015 My stepson has the best of both worlds: A life he loves at home with us, and another life he loves at his other home with his mom. With a holiday season of celebrating and entertaining just around the corner, it can [...]
