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Sep 29, 20194 min read

The 80/20 Rule for Healthy Parenting Partnerships

Negativity. The challenge in all relationships. It's so easy to get caught up in the cycle of seeing only what our partner does wrong....

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Jul 13, 20193 min read

"This isn't what I expected"...Confessions of a stepmom

Time and again I hear these words from stepmoms. It's a common theme, but one many feel ashamed to admit out loud. These are women who

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Jul 8, 20193 min read

Stepfamily parenting...how to build your partnership in parenting

Becoming a stepfamily brings unique challenges. You are trying to blend kids, parenting styles and family dynamics and the odds feel stacked

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May 29, 20194 min read

Yours, Mine and Ours...parenting your blended family

"She likes 'our' kids more than she likes my older kids." I'll never forget the day Bill and Sue's appointment started with that phrase....

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Jan 22, 20194 min read

Parenting together isn't always easy...but it's worth it to try!

Do you ever look at your parenting partner and think, "Why would you do that?!" There are 3 important benefits to understanding ea

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