One study shows that an important aspect to being a very happy couple in stepfamilies is the ability to come together around matters of parenting. These happy couples have discussed,…
"How do I break this pattern in my life," he asked. "You have to step out of your comfort zone, that familiar, cozy place of dysfunction, and be willing to…
Being falsely accused of something that you know is simply not true is so hard to endure, isn’t it? We want to convince our accusers we are not the people…
From CBS Sacramento: Twitter Has Potential To ‘Induce Psychotic Symptoms’. A new study finds that the downside to global social networks is the potential to ‟aggravate or even induce psychotic symptoms” in psychologically vulnerable…
I am going to share right from my heart today. Lately I’ve been a bit discouraged about recording more podcasts and blogs about blended families. The truth is, I felt…
This week, we’ll discuss five tips that lead to a successful blended family. All of these take time and conscious effort, but have huge payoffs in creating a harmonious, loving…
Blending your stepfamily can feel like you are literally in a blender: being blended, chopped and pureed. However, the goal is feeling a sense of unity, harmony and familial cooperation…
I have the pleasure to be joined by my father-in-law, Bob Erickson. And, as we discuss “Real Stuff My Father-In-Law Says”, we look at Bob’s secret to parenting well. We’ve…
When I hear the word narcissist, I think of something other worldly and extreme – like the greek myth that narcissism is derived from. It’s easy to write narcism off…