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 [...]
As summer’s warm embrace fades, we enter a season of structure and growth, filled with new opportunities for learning and connection. The back-to-school transition can be a time of excitement and renewal, but it can also bring stress, especially for co-parents navigating shared responsibilities. By approaching this time with a spirit of collaboration and mindful [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having children is a gift and a miracle. It’s a privilege to be loving parents. We all have goals to create beautiful dreams as a family together. The Primary importance is when a couple decides to move in together, their objective and optimistic mindset is to do it right the first time by their 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It's time to reshare an oldie but a goodie. This video was made in 2017. Believe it or not, I'm still standing on my soapbox bellowing out the very same words. Click here for some quick tips on how to ensure that #thekidscomefirst. Today more than usual, I feel so blessed and grateful of [...]
