13th November 2009
One challenge that lots of step parents face but not very many will confess is that they do not like one or more of their step children. They are crazy about their partner, they adore their children, and they see that they do not like their stepchildren v...
14th October 2009
This week a woman contacted me in great distress about her relationship with her second husband. When I asked her to give me a sentence that fully explains her husband, she chose: "He is controlling". She backed this statement up with all kinds of informa...
13th October 2009
Mission and Vision Light the Path to Fulfillment
Anyone who chooses to blend two families is on a mission to have a healthy, happy, fulfilling family life experience. That's WHY you choose to become partners in your relationship. The ways that you go a...
09th October 2009
Children see drugs, sex, and violence more then ever� through TV, movies and the internet, and in magazines aimed towards teenagers.
Nearly seven years ago, I was a nanny for a household that included five daughters that were seven to eighteen. Th...
08th October 2009
Was there ever a time when you were in the middle of a conversation only to have it unexpectedly turn into an argument? Have you ever said something nice to someone dear to you, only to be met with a startlingly angry response? Chances are, particularly i...
06th October 2009
I was very honored not to long ago to be a guest on the radio program "Tell the Truth, Faster" (www.tellthetruthfaster.com). In the program a woman phoned in with a common complaint about her former spouse. She did not like how he would overwhelm their gr...
05th October 2009
A mother talks to her son about his dirty dishes in the sink. A dad punishes his daughter for talking back and not being respectful. A step mother bites her tongue as her stepdaughter curses at her. A stepfather tells his wife how she ought to punish her ...
05th October 2009
Dear Emily, I am beginning to resent that I entered into this marriage with a guy where all of his energy is focused on raising his daughter, fighting his custody legal battle and work. I think that I have for love and kindness is my puppy, and he believ...
28th September 2009
One challenge that lots of step parents run into but not very many will admit is that they aren't fond of one of their step kids. They adore their partner, they adore their children, and they find themselves particularly challenged by the behavior of thei...
21st January 2009
First of all, what is Step Dating and what should you know about it? Step Dating is dating that occurs when one or both parties involved have children. It is unlike other dating because it automatically involves more than just the two of you -- the needs ...
09th January 2009
Jacqueline's book, A Career Girl's Guide to Being a Step-Mom, is much needed and represents a growing population -- single, independent, career minded, intelligent women who are discovering themselves involved with men who already have children.
The i...
08th January 2009
Today, countless women have shattered the glass ceiling in their business lives. Climbing the ladder is not easy; it is the result of many years of hard work, sincere dedication to education and advanced job training, and an intense focus that often puts ...
05th January 2009
Today, countless women have shattered the glass ceiling in their professional lives. Climbing the ladder isn't easy; it is the result of many years of hard work, sincere dedication to education and advanced job training, and a laser beam focus that often ...
03rd December 2008
The Holiday Season, traditionally a time for splurging and generous gift giving, is likely to be a challenge for many families this year as they struggle with the new economic realities of job loss , mortgage meltdown and overall financial insecurity.
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01st December 2008
The Holiday season is fast approaching and for many it's a mixed blessing--Holiday Stress mixed with Holiday Cheer.
Who isn't captivated by glittering store displays, excited children, and all the delicious cookies and candies everywhere? And a major h...
