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    Do’s and don’ts of communicating with alienated adult children (and older teens)

    Yep, I said it. Adult children owe us nothing. In a family without alienation, we get the relationship with our children we have earned and deserve. I…
    Anita Inglis 8 November 2022
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    How to deal with an overstepping ex or stepparent

    ...In a healthy dynamic, where step/parents are solid and secure in their roles, they can have conversations about co-parenting and make joint decisio…
    Anita Inglis 31 October 2022
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    A Guide to Parallel Parenting with a High Conflict Ex

    ...Narcissistic or not, parents can get very territorial. They can become self-righteous and feel entitled to tell us how we should or shouldn’t be…
    Anita Inglis 31 October 2022
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    Stepkids…Half Cat, Half Alien

    ...A friend who’s a teacher once made a passing comment, saying that kids just need patience and kindness. It’s stuck with me and I try to remembe…
    ali-shaw 24 May 2022
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    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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    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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    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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    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…
    Anita Inglis 3 February 2021
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    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 …
    Anita Inglis 24 November 2020
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