Dating After Divorce – Problems w/Introducing Your Kids Too Soon
Dating after divorce - it's exciting. Be careful with your children though. Read on to avoid some of the most common pitfalls...…
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Second Marriage After Divorce: What Needs to Be Packed Away?
As the second marriage wedding date approaches, find out the most important thing to "pack" before you move forward. A successful second marriage is tricky without it.…
Blended Family – 4 Things to Be Thankful For
Blended family life can be challenging. Keeping a clear head & the right perspective is a must. Learn these 4 ways to stay grateful.…
Blended Family Problems – 5 of the Most Common – Part #2
A blended family can be tricky at the best of times. Here is the second in a two part series discussing 5 more blended family problems to avoid.…
Blended Family Problems: 5 of the Most Common
Here are 5 other ways to successfully avoid blended family problems in your family today.…
What’s Your Definition of Family for a Successful Remarriage with Children?
hat’s your definition of family? It can start becoming a little fuzzy when you think about a remarriage with children or step family. This is quickly becoming the most common family type in the U.S. Unfortunately, very few people realize how different a step family is from the traditional nuclear (mom, dad and their children) model. This ...…
Blended Family Problems to Avoid
Step families are different. A lot of people incorrectly assume they will look, feel and act like any other family. This then leads to a lot of blended family problems. …
Healthy Relationship Tips: Should I Focus on Quantity or Quality?
ne of the most important healthy relationship tips for a remarriage with children is to make sure “couple time” is a priority. When it comes to relationships, which do you think is important; carving out a quantity of time, or just to focus on quality time? All of us got tricked a few years back ...…
Remarriage And Your Children: The Weakest Link
I’m just going to come straight out with it! “The marital bond in your remarriage with children is the weakest one at the beginning of the life of your step family.” Ok, now that I’ve said it, let’s look at what to do with that. Reading that may have sounded contrary to your usual way ...…
Remarriage with Children: “I’m Engaged!” How Do I Tell the Kids?
ou’re engaged and will have a remarriage with children! One of the most frequent pre marriage questions I get asked is about telling your kids about that decision. While this probably isn’t as difficult as the discussion you had with them when you told them you were getting divorced, it rates up there as one ...…