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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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, [...]
Featued on Huffington Post Sept 22, 2015 Newly divorced and dating but why does it have to be so complicated? He’s attractive, sensitive and so much fun to be with. He’s also moody, quick to anger and can be hard to talk to. Why? Because life is complicated when you have an ex to deal [...]
Featured on Breakfast TV August 23, 2016 - Co-parenting in Harmony is Possible - Why Go On a Beach Vacation with Your Ex? Anna Giannone is a Champion for Co-parenting families everywhere and considers her proudest achievement to be her own experience as a successful Co-parent and Stepmom for the past 30 years. Love & [...]
Click here Featured on Huffington Post August 8, 2016 It is so difficult to parent in these fast-paced, highly-stressful times. Both moms and dads are working to make ends meet. There is homework, extra-curricular activities, and sometimes children have additional learning needs or challenges as well. Parents barely have time to meet their own needs as [...]
