I Didn’t Expect This Something happened recently that shook me harder than I ever thought possible. To explain fully, I have to go back a few years. Three of my husband’s kids went into the Air Force. Two went overseas, and one stayed in California. The one that stayed in California is the one this involves. So, we’ll refer to ...
What Is Parental Alienation Parental alienation is a strategy where one parent intentionally tells the child negative things about the other parent or keeps the child from the other parent. The purpose of this strategy is to damage the child’s relationship with the other parent and to turn the child’s emotions against that other parent. Although parental alienation is very ...
They Are Not The Same Family structures have evolved over time, with nuclear and stepfamilies being two common types in today’s society. While both provide love, support, and a sense of belonging, there are significant differences between the two. In this article, we will explore the distinctions between nuclear and stepfamilies and examine how these differences impact family dynamics. Structural ...
Stepparents Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, and it is often affected by a variety of factors. For stepparents, in particular, the unique challenges of blending families can take a toll on mental health. In this article, we’ll discuss some common mental health issues that stepparents may face and offer some tips for managing them. Stepparent Challenges ...
It’s Powerful! Gratitude is a powerful emotion that has the ability to transform our lives. It is the act of acknowledging and appreciating the good things in our lives, both big and small. While it may seem like a simple concept, practicing gratitude has been shown to have a significant impact on our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. In this ...
They Lie It is known that kids lie, and many adults do too. Children/adults who lack confidence may lie to make themselves seem more impressive to their peers. Kids may also tell lies when they’re feeling stressed, want attention, or are trying to avoid conflict. Perception When a stepkid lies about you as a stepparent what can you do? First ...
Nacho Kids Goal The goal of the Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting method is to eventually re-engage with your stepkids in a healthy non-parental role that works for everyone. Or Maybe Not It is understandable that not everyone can, or will want to, re-engage with their stepkids. Some stepparents may choose not to re-engage, and some stepkids may not be interested ...
Stepkid Versus Stepparent Many times stepparents feel the stepkid’s bad behavior is directed toward them. It may appear that way, for sure. Especially if the stepparent finds a note, the stepkid wrote that says, “I hate (insert stepparent’s name).” Yeah, it’s hard to see that the note isn’t about you. It specifically says YOU! But it’s rarely about you. What ...