Parenting Teenagers in Blended Families

Parenting Teenagers in Blended Families

In the course of the last week alone, I had three different clients address major issues related to their teenagers. In one family, a 14 year old girl’s diary was found to contain a suicide ..
Reduce Stress Around Parenting Difference: Know Your Beliefs About Parenting

Reduce Stress Around Parenting Difference: Know Your Beliefs About Parenting

A mother lectures her son about his dirty dishes in the sink. A father punishes his daughter for talking back and being disrespectful. A stepmother bites her tongue as her stepdaughter curses at her. A stepfather tells his ..
How to Handle Dissatisfaction with Your Spouse and Your StepFamily

How to Handle Dissatisfaction with Your Spouse and Your StepFamily

Dear Emily, I am beginning to resent that I entered into this marriage with a man where all of his energy is focused on raising his daughter, fighting his custody legal battle and work. I feel ..