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    Author: Anita Inglis

    3 Simple Steps To Avoid Mother’s Day Misery

    ... there are very few days in the year that can bring as much misery, resentment, and pain to women as Mother’s Day. It’s such a hyped up occasio…
    Anita Inglis 24 April 2022
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    No Shortcuts in Step-Family Dynamics

    Is it time for you to reframe your expectations about how your step-family is evolving? Is it time to reach out for some professional help?
    Anita Inglis 16 November 2021
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    Making Time Matters

    For too many years to comfortably count or acknowledge, my mantra was ‘I don’t have time’. I didn’t have time to stick on a load of dishes or …
    Anita Inglis 19 October 2021
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    What Is (And Isn’t) Parental Alienation Syndrome?

    It’s important to realise that a single moment of expressing exasperation about the other house, or your ex, is not going to cause PAS. PAS is cause…
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    Kids’ Rooms in the Step-Dynamic

    One thing I have learned in 20 odd years of parenting is that telling kids to clean their room is rarely effective. If we get overwhelmed looking at a…
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    The Chores of Self-Care

    It’s not always pretty this self-care gig though. Sometimes it’s dragging ourselves to yoga or the gym, when we really, really don’t want to go.…
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    Stepparents & Chores

    ...Some people advise stepparents stay completely clear of any chore assigning and enforcement. While on the surface this seems like good advice, it 
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    All is not Fair in Step-Family Chores

    Expecting kids to land in your home and jump straight into chores can be setting our family up for conflict and failure. Take a moment to think how yo…
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    Giving Space – Relationship Tip

    When we change plans suddenly or switch up what we expect, it’s important we give our partners space to process and adjust. If we make a request tha…
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    Take The Trip To Angerville, Just Don’t Move There…

    Denying your negative experiences and feelings is not healthy.
    Anita Inglis 29 August 2021
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    • 3 Simple Steps To Avoid Mother’s Day Misery
    • No Shortcuts in Step-Family Dynamics
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    • What Is (And Isn’t) Parental Alienation Syndrome?

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