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 [...]

Embracing a Fresh Communication Approach for Happier Children in Co-Parenting

By |2024-07-10T20:53:50+00:00July 10th, 2024|Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, parenting, Uncategorized|

A crucial step towards harmonious co-parenting is adopting a new communication style with your co-parent focused solely on effective parenting. Start by acknowledging that co-parenting revolves around the children, ensuring both parents play secure roles as heroes and role models in their lives. Your new language should exclusively address the children's needs and convey only [...]

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 [...]

Divorce Differently Summit

By |2021-10-26T21:40:19+00:00October 21st, 2021|Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Conscious Uncoupling, Divorce grief, Finding Meaning, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Mindful Uncoupling, parenting, Uncategorized|

I’m thrilled to be a featured speaker on Divorce Differently Summit held on Sept. 20, 21 with Andrea Hipps Divorce Coach. If you’re ready to look differently at the way you’re handling your Co-parenting relationship, listen to the free Podcast that Andrea Hipps Divorce Coach and I discussed on how to help divorced parents [...]

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 [...]

The Fearless Woman Summit

By |2021-10-26T21:59:28+00:00September 5th, 2021|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Conscious Uncoupling, Divorce grief, Finding Meaning, kids are worth it, kids come first|

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 [...]

Conscious Uncoupling: A mindful path towards co-parenting in harmony

By |2021-05-24T16:56:49+00:00May 24th, 2021|Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Conscious Uncoupling, Divorce grief, Finding Meaning, Grief, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Mindful Uncoupling, parenting|

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. [...]

‘Bonus’ Grandparents Can Be A Family’s Rock Amid The Chaos Of Divorce

By |2021-02-03T18:41:01+00:00August 25th, 2020|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Huffington Post, Kindness, Love, Media, Personal Stories, Step-children|

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 [...]

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