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I have an unusual question for you. Have you ever heard of the Japanese art of kintsugi ? Kintsugi is the practice of repairing broken pottery with gold or platinum. Instead of hiding cracks, the repair highlights them—honoring what has been broken while creating something entirely new. I first learned about it while watching a show, and it stayed with me. Not long after, a client said something that brought it back to mind: “As a stepfamily, we kind of keep it quiet that we’

There’s a moment many blended family couples reach — sometimes quietly, sometimes in the middle of a heated argument — when one thought rises to the surface: This isn’t what I thought it would be. It can feel unsettling to admit that. After all, this was a hopeful decision. You didn’t walk into blending your family expecting disappointment. And yet, disappointment is often part of the process. Last week, I shared the idea of giving yourself permission to grieve what you thoug

I recently participated in a conversation about dads and blended families. One member of the group said something that really stopped me...

Stepparents, have you ever felt love and resentment at the same time? Have you ever said to yourself, "This is not how I thought it would...

Today I want to share a child’s point of view on being in a co-parenting situation. If this doesn’t relate to your own children, it may...

While it is fun to shop for, wrap and exchange gifts, I believe the most precious gift we can give is the gift of our time! Grab these tips!

Have you ever felt like you've tried every discipline idea out there and you're just not seeing results? It is so frustrating! I remember...

Couples can feel like ships that pass in the night. Life with kids is busy! You and your partner are always on the go balancing work,...

Co-parenting is a conflict for many parents and stepparents. Discover the two main reasons why your co-parenting may not be working.

As parents, we get caught up in the wash-rinse-repeat cycle of our days. We wake up the kids, get them to school, pick them up, get...