Healing Through Purpose: Transforming Pain into a Legacy of Love

By |2025-08-21T19:37:32+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 [...]

Co-Parents Celebrating the Holidays Across Two Homes: A Journey of Love and Harmony

By |2024-11-29T19:05:20+00:00November 29th, 2024|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Children's well-being, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, Communication, Flexibilty & Compromise, Healthy Relationship, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, Love, Navigate conflicts, Parenthood, parenting, Present Moment, Quality Time, Respect, Ripple Effect, Soulful Connection, Step-children|

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 [...]

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 [...]

Incorporating More Understanding Into Your Co-parenting Relationship

By |2024-06-11T17:23:02+00:00June 4th, 2024|Co-parenting, parenting, Uncategorized|

Children want to be seen and heard. To see them is to recognize them as someone similar to you, which means more than seeing them physically. Take a loving look inside your children with understanding, acceptance, and connection. Children see half of mom and half of dad inside them. If you dislike part of the [...]

Location, Location, Location While Co-parenting

By |2023-07-19T03:16:08+00:00July 18th, 2023|Blended Families, Bonus children, Bonus grandparents, Bonus parents, Co-parenting, Co-parenting advice, kids are worth it, kids come first, Kindness, parenting, Personal Stories, Step-children|

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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