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…
Category: Parenting
Just Do One Thing…
For much of my life, the biggest obstacle in front of the life I wanted was myself. For many years I battled my inner saboteur,…
4 Simple Questions To Help Kids Change Their Behaviour
...If we notice positive behaviour and comment on it, the positive behaviour will be repeated as long as we keep commenting on it and rewarding the ch…
Why Kids Should Not Be in Charge of the Visitation Schedule
Children who are subjected to pathogenic parenting are also often subjected to permissive parenting. The children are told their feelings, wants, and …
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…
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?
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 …