Beware The Expert – Finding Help That Fits
...There I said it. Sometimes coaches and therapists are wrong too. Or at least wrong for your family, or rather not a good fit for the dynamic you ar…
Step-Families in a Pandemic – Coping with Covid-19
Covid-19, or the Corona virus, is big news around the world. Schools are closing, borders are closing, toilet paper stocks are at all time lows. This …
What About Me? Step/mums and Family Holiday Traditions
It’s amping up to ‘that’ time of year. Holiday stress is a thing. It’s more often a thing for women. It’s often a very different…
Stepmums Stepping In for Happiness…
Being a stepmum is like dancing the Hokey Tokey – step in, no not that far – you’re overstepping. Step back, no not tha…
One Life Enhancing Choice At A Time
Not going to lie, I have been feeling rough physically recently. I could say it’s from the pandemic stress, but that would be a lie.…
The Ugly Truth About The Ex
Are you ready to face the ugly truth about how much you contribute to the current conflict with the ex?
Coupling During Covid-19
I was asked by the journalist whether I thought the lock downs/stay at home orders were contributing to the break down of relationships. My honest ans…
Beyond Repair?
Focusing on what is broken or what is wrong can lead us to believe things are hopeless or broken beyond repair. Someone with the ability to see the la…
Why Step-moms Get Jealous & Insecure In The Most Stable Relationships
You’re not weak or silly for feeling unsettled in your relationship when your partner’s past is so present in your situation. It’s not weird to …
Getting Lost In The Other
For a long time, I felt I needed to launch this website with others. I needed the support and the validation. What I was really…