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"How can I have an underlying sense of calm even when everything is so chaotic? Thanks, Kathy M. " This question was recently submitted...

Negativity. The challenge in all relationships. It's so easy to get caught up in the cycle of seeing only what our partner does wrong....

Parenting is about keeping your kids safe and secure but are your efforts to "help" actually blocking your child's independenc

Time and again I hear these words from stepmoms. It's a common theme, but one many feel ashamed to admit out loud.  These are women who

Becoming a stepfamily brings unique challenges. You are trying to blend kids, parenting styles and family dynamics and the odds feel stacked

"She likes 'our' kids more than she likes my older kids." I'll never forget the day Bill and Sue's appointment started with that phrase....

This is it, the time of year when the shift from school schedules to summer fun begins! While the first weeks of summer break are fun, we...

Do you ever look at your parenting partner and think, "Why would you do that?!" There are 3 important benefits to understanding ea

Technology is a constant in the lives of our teens. They begin their day with checking their social media accounts, have their phones with t

"My fiance doesn't love my child like he loves his own children. How can I fix this?" -- Stephanie M. This is a typical issue for...