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Alyssa Johnson - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Alyssa is a remarriage & step family relationship coach.
Her passion is to help divorced parents achieve the remarriage and step family of their dreams.
Her approach to doing this is two fold. She provides education through her highly popular article archives and hands on resources. The second approach is through support. Alyssa has developed a very intereactive community for divorced parents - forums, videos, and blogs abound with great information.
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- Life After Divorce - "What Makes a Healthy Relationship?" - Here's the Answer
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] "What's makes a healthy relationship?" I get asked this question all the time. I could rattle off a laundry list of characteristics, most of which you already know. But I recently ran into a quote from an email a friend sent me that summarizes it all very succinctly. I liked it so much I decided to share it in an article and explain why THIS is the most important aspect of a healthy relationship.
- Divorce to Remarriage - Don't "Re-Do" Your "I Do" Before You Read This
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Do you want to know THE 7 secret questions you need to ask yourself before you consider remarrying in order to avoid a re-divorce? Read on to find out...
- Life After Divorce - Don't Ignore This Important Step in Moving on From a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever wondered what "moving on" means when your friends use that lovely phrase when talking to you about your divorce? Read on to learn one of the steps to achieving this...
- Dating After Divorce - the Danger of Not Waiting Until You're Ready to Date After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] The decision to date after divorce is a big one. It needs to be a choice you make because you're ready. Learn the dangers of rushing things and how to KNOW when you're ready.
- Remarriage Preparation - Another Way to Know You're Not Ready to Remarry
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Lots of people think about remarriage everyday. Read on to find out one of the worst reasons to consider it...
- Dating After Divorce - Your First Steps to a Great Date
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce can be a challenge. A great date starts even before you walk out the door. Read on to learn 5 great tips for creating a good experience.
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - The Key to a Healthy Co-Parenting Relationship With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Divorce] Once the divorce is final, you and your ex-spouse's relationships changes to co-parents of your children rather than marital partners. Learn the most important step you can take to build a healthy co-parenting relationship...
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - Are You Crazy? You Want Me to Do What When it Comes to My Ex-Spouse?
[Relationships:Divorce] Strained relations with your ex-spouse makes life difficult not only for you, but your children as well. Getting that relationship to go smoother can be tricky. Try this suggestions for instant results...
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - How to Avoid Arguments With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Divorce] Resentment and ex-spouses seem to go hand in hand. Using that resentment to engage in battles with them causes your children to be the casualties of this war. Learn what you can do to avoid further arguments with your ex-spouse.
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - Here's What You Need to Do to Have a Good Relationship With the Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Divorce] Creating a positive relationship with your ex-spouse for the benefit of co-parenting can be hard. Learn specific things that YOU need to take care of to make this happen...
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - It's Time to Face Facts With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Divorce] So, you need to be able to communicate with your ex-spouse to co-parent effectively. Where do you start? Read on.
- Life After Divorce - Steps You Can Take to Improve Your Relationship With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] The dreaded ex-spouse. Just hearing that word may cause you tense. Unfortunately, you're stuck together forever due to the connection with your kids. Learn 6 specific steps you can take to make this relationship work.
- Remarriage & the Ex-Spouse - How to Set Good Boundaries For Your New Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you worried about how intrusive your fiance's ex-spouse is going to be in your new family? Read on to learn how to support your fiance in setting good boundaries...
- Remarriage & Ex-Spouses - Hold My Tongue & Be Civil Toward My Fiance's Ex-Spouse - Are You Crazy?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Have you ever wondered how you can possibly deal with your fiance's ex-spouse? Read on to get some great ideas...
- Remarriage & Ex-Spouses - Why It's Best to Have Minimal Contact With Your Fiance's Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever wondered what to do about your fiance's ex-spouse? Read on to learn the best strategy to use...
- Remarriage Preparation & the Ex-Spouse - Remember the Romance is Over With the Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] What do you do with those worries about your fiance's ex-spouse? You know the ones I mean: "Do they love me as much as they did the ex?" or "Do they still think about their ex-spouse when we're together?" Read on to find out...
- Remarriage & Ex-Spouses - The Worst Thing You Can Do
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] With a remarriage comes ex-spouses. What should you and shouldn't you do when it comes to your fiance's ex-spouse? Read on to find out.
- Remarriage Preparation - How to Deal With Your Fiance's Ex-Spouse As You Prepare For Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Most remarriages come with the parting gift of an ex-spouse to deal with. Learn 7 great tips for dealing with this almost universally uncomfortable relationship.
- Remarriage Preparation - A Little Planning Goes a Long Way With Your Kids & Partner
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to learn how to help your kids adjust to the idea of you getting remarried? Read on ...
- Dating After Divorce - When is it Too Soon to Date After a Divorce?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Making the choice to begin dating after divorce may cause lots of emotions for you. The thought can be exciting, scary, happy or even sad. But what about the feelings your kids may be having about it?
- Dating After Divorce - The Battle of the Sexes
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As you begin dating after divorce, you may wonder how your children will react. One characteristic that may have an influence in their reaction is the sex of your child. Your children's reactions to you dating after divorce will vary greatly. Want to learn one way to help prepare for a positive experience?
- Dating After Divorce - Your Reaction Causes Your Kid's Action to Your Post-Divorce Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after a divorce can be an exciting time. The hard part is dealing with the way your children may react to it. Read on to learn steps you can take to ease their apprehension...
- Dating After Divorce - How Age Plays a Role in the Kids' Reactions to Your Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It's normal to want to date again after a divorce. Your children's reactions to this plan, however, may make that uncomfortable. Learn common reactions to your "joyous decision" based on the ages of your children.
- Co-Parenting & Your Ex-Spouse - A Great Strategy For Successfully Parenting With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Co-parenting occurs when 2 divorced parents - parent their children. Sound like hard work? It is! Learn a great strategy to make it a little easier to do...
- Divorce & Co-Parenting - Avoid This Common Mistake When Co-Parenting
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Co-parenting is a term used to describe divorced parents raising their kids together. Sound like fun? Learn one secret to actually making it work!
- Dating After Divorce - You Aren't to Blame For This One When You Choose to Date
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce will cause varied reactions from your children. Knowing and preparing for these is as essential to the dating process for you as a parent as picking up the phone and asking someone out. This reaction isn't something that YOU'VE caused, but you're still going to have to deal with. Want to know more? Read on.
- Beyond Divorce - New Year's Resolutions For Life After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce brings new fears, feelings and frets. As the new year approaches, don't let it pass you by. New Year's resolutions are famous this time of year, so why not focus on making the most of this time of year and choose a worthwhile resolution.
- Divorce & Beyond - How to Let Go of Those Thoughts of Revenge & Move Forward After a Divorce
[Relationships:Divorce] While normal after a divorce, thoughts of revenge can create more problems than help. Learn why and what to do with those thoughts in order to move forward.
- Divorce to Remarriage - This is the Key to a Happy Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] There are many steps to achieving a remarriage success! Read on to learn one of the most important ones to take early on.
- Divorce to Remarriage - What Needs to Be Packed Away Before Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As the wedding date approaches, find out what the most important thing to "pack" before the move is. A successful remarriage is tricky without it.
- Divorce to Remarriage - How Will We Know When We're Ready to Remarry?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] After a divorce, taking the plunge to remarry can be a scary endeavor. Read on to learn some of the best ways to tell that both you and your partner are ready.
- Dating After Divorce - Preparing Your Kids For the Changes Your Dating Will Bring After a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce can cause a wide variety of reactions from your children. The most common is for them to ask many questions. Today, let's look at one of those questions so you can adequately prepare for it...
- Step Families & Remarriage - Great Ways to Ruin a Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to find out all the WRONG ways of trying to put a step family together? Learn these mistakes now in order to prevent them or to start correcting things immediately. A happy step family is possible, find out how...
- Step-Family Preparation - Can We Talk?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Poor communication skills hurt ANY marriage. But, with a remarriage the stakes are higher due to having already been divorced at least once. Learn why being able to communicate your needs is vital to your remarriage success!
- Remarriage Preparation - Changes You Need to Make Now - Before the Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Preparing for a remarriage is important. You and your fiance need to be sure you're ready for this huge undertaking. But, there's an often overlooked preparation step.
- Dating After Divorce - Be Prepared For Your Kids' Questions About Your Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As you begin dating again after your divorce, you might want to prepare yourself for some of the most common questions kids ask. Knowing these ahead of time allows you to develop the best answers possible.
- Life After Divorce - Finding Your Path to "Happily Ever After" a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce isn't something most people dream about on their wedding date. Those dreams are usually full of a life spent together, having and raising children and other "happily ever after" fantasies. Divorce rarely falls into a "happily ever after" category. But it's a reality and it does happen. If you find yourself if that position, while it's painful, it doesn't mean there's no "happily ever after" for you. It just means, you'll have to take a different path to reach it.
- Life After Divorce - How to Tell If You're Moving on Or Stuck in a Rut After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you stuck or moving on from your divorce? If you're ready to find out, read on.
- Life After Divorce - What Exactly Do People Mean When They Tell Me to "Move On" After My Divorce?
[Relationships:Divorce] Are you sick of hearing how you need to "move on" after your divorce? No one seems to know what exactly this means. They just seem to throw this wisdom out as a way to help you, but instead you just feel even more frustrated. Well, read on for 6 tips to help you know exactly what this confusing phrase means and how to achieve it...
- Divorce to Remarriage - Blood is Thicker Than the Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Do you want to learn one of the least understood differences between a first and second marriage? Well, read on.....
- Step-Parenting & Step-Kids - Can't Live With Them - Can't LIVE With THEM!
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know the answer to one of the most asked questions about step-parenting? Knowing this answer will help you combine your families effectively and let you actually enjoy the experience.
- Dating After Divorce - A Milestone Step You Need to Take Before Considering Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Preparing to start dating again after your divorce? This is a step you want to be sure not to miss...
- Dating After Divorce - This Little Gift to Yourself Can Make Dating After Divorce a Success
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you interested in successfully dating after divorce? Read on to learn an essential "gift" to give yourself to make that happen...
- Dating After Divorce - This Little Change Makes ALL the Difference When Preparing to Date
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Knowing this little nugget of wisdom can help you feel confident that you're ready to begin dating again after your divorce. To learn 4 specific ways to be sure you've accomplished this tip, read on...
- Remarriage & Ex-Spouses - How to Avoid Getting Pulled Into Old Conflicts Between Your Fiance & Ex
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn how to avoid getting sucked into your fiance and his/her ex-spouses old marital problems. At the same time gain an understanding of your partner's "hot spots" in order to strengthen your own relationship.
- Dating After Divorce - What to Do With Your Children's Reactions to Your Dating After a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after a divorce when you're a parent can be challenging at best. Prepare yourself for the possible reactions you may get from your kids and some hand on steps you can take to make that reaction a more positive one.
- Co-Parenting After Divorce - Learning How to Parent With Your Ex-Spouse After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Do you want to understand what this term, "co-parenting" is all about and how it applies to you and your children? Read on for the details as well as the basic concepts so you can apply them to your unique situation.
- Divorce, Despair, Or Depression? How to Control Which it Will Be After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Divorce] While sadness after a divorce is pretty much a given, how far will that sadness go? Take a look at some of the problems with letting it go too far...
- Divorce to Remarriage - Are You Stuck Or Moving Forward?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] One of the most important steps that divorced parents can take before getting remarried is to let go of the strong emotions from their divorce. These are the emotions that hold us prisoners to our thoughts.
- Remarriage Preparation - How to Manage the Ex Factor
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] One reality with remarriage is that you may not be your partner's first spouse. Not dealing with this fact can have some real consequences for your new marriage. Learn some of the biggest mistakes people make in dealing with the ex!
- Living Beyond Divorce - How to Get Life Back to "Normal" After a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] With all the changes that divorce brings, it's important for not only your children, but also for you to find ways to make life feel a little more normal. Want to find out how? Read on...
- Divorce to Remarriage - Another Step to Take in Preparing to Remarry
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Remarriage is a big step. Make sure you're ready. Read on to learn one task that needs to be at the top of your "to do" list.
- Divorce to Remarriage - The First Task You Need to Accomplish Before a Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] There are many steps you will need to take between the time of your divorce and preparing for a remarriage. Read on to learn the best first step.
- Parenting After Divorce - Understanding the Changes From Your Kid's Perspective
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn about the typical reactions you can expect from your children after a divorce and as you begin a new relationship. Knowing these will allow you to help ease them through these changes with success.
- Step Families & Remarriage - More Great Ways to Ruin a Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] This is part 2 of all the WRONG ways of trying to put a step family together. Learn these mistakes now in order to prevent them or to start correcting things immediately. A happy step family is possible, find out how...
- Divorce to Remarriage - Meeting the Kids - How to Impress Them Not Depress Them
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Well, you've survived the divorce, braved the dating scene, and now have been rewarded with finding that special someone. But now, comes the biggest test of all...that first meeting between your new partner and your children! Learn what NOT to do before it's too late.
- Marriage - Divorce - Repeat, Marriage - Divorce - Repeat
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] On the home page of my website I have a quote saying "Over 60% of re-marriages end in re-divorce." I frequently get asked, "Why is the divorce rate higher?" Let's talk about why...
- Life After Divorce - Moving Forward - Yes Or No?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Life after divorce is chaotic. Everyone's telling you to "move forward with your life." What does that mean, and how will you know if you've done it? Read on for the details...
- Divorced Parents - What If Your Kids Don't Want to Spend Time With You?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As parents, we want to spend as much time as we can with our children, but this starts becoming more difficult when they get older and want to be with their friends. This is a hard developmental stage for parents in nuclear families.
- Divorce to Remarriage - "I've Been Slimed!" Your Ghost Busting How to Guide!
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Who ya gonna call? This is your Ghost Busting: How-To Guide! Learn to leave the past behind and move forward into your new relationship without tainting it with those pesky ghosts from relationships past!
- Remarriage Preparation - The Last Thing You Want to Take on Your Honeymoon After Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Remarriage preparation is one of the most essential steps you can take to protect a subsequent marriage from a re-divorce. People ask me all the time, "Why do we need to prepare for a remarriage?"
- Step-Family Preparation - What About the Kids?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Making sure the kids are ready is a vital part of preparing to remarry. Learn how...
- Preparing For Remarriage - Your Marriage = the Weakest Link
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Thoughts of remarriage tend to be filled with joy and excitement. But...a remarriage isn't just the blending of two hearts into one. It's the putting together two distinct families. Find out how this causes your marriage to be the weakest link!
- Remarriage Realities - How the Instant Family Affects the Marriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] A remarriage frequently brings with it children, thus creating "instant" family. Learn how this affects the growth of your couple relationship.
- Divorce to Remarriage - Band-Aid Or Brain Surgery After the Divorce?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Right after a divorce is a tumultuous time, filled with MANY emotions. How you manage those emotions determines the course your life will take from now on. Are you going to just slap a band-aid on it, or really do the "brain surgery" that's necessary?
- Preparing For Remarriage - Time is Your Friend
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It takes time for a step-family to feel like a family instead of a bunch of strangers sharing a house. The Brady Bunch scenario only happens on TV. That myth of the happy instant family is false. Find out why!
- Preparing For Remarriage - Only the Bravest Need Apply
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] What does a new marriage, strangers living the same house, conflicting schedules, and lots of complaints have in common? Read on to find out!
- Step-Family Preparation - What's Different About This Family?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know what one of the biggest mistakes remarrying couples make is? Read on...
- Divorce to Remarriage: Stop! Couple Time!
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to learn the secrets to a happy relationship? Want to figure out how to juggle your needs and your parnters? Well you're in good company, read on-
- Preparing For Remarriage - Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Getting remarried includes many changes, both exciting and scary. Find out what one of the most overlooked changes is right here!
- Divorce to Remarriage - Parental Dating Advisory - Rated G For "GROSS"
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] So, you survived the divorce, you seem to have the single parent thing at a manageable level and now you're thinking about dating. Find out how to handle telling your kids about this new adventure you're planning to take.
- Post-Divorce Living - How to Survive & Thrive During the Holidays After a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Don't get caught up in the hustle and bustle of this time of year. Read on to learn some tips for making this a great holiday season whether it's your first or tenth after a divorce.
- Divorce to Remarriage - Still Angry? Try the "F" Word! (Part 1)
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce and anger go hand in hand. Letting go of anger toward your ex-spouse may be one of most difficult hurdles you've every faced. But face it you must! Find out how...
- Step-Family Preparation - Why This Isn't a Solo Journey
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn about this vital ingredient for remarriage success. You don't want to move forward with your remarriage plans without it.
- Divorced & Co-Parenting - Deal Or No Deal?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Co-parenting is a term used to describe divorced parents parenting their children together even though they are in different households. Sound like fun? Read here to find out how to make what may seem like an impossible feat, possible.
- Preparing For Remarriage - Where Are the Congratulations?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] While you may be thrilled about your engagement, you may be surprised to find out not everyone's as happy about it as you are. Find out why and what to do about it.
- Step Families - 4 Things to Be Thankful For About Your Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It's easy to get caught up in the negatives of step family life. Learn 4 important aspects to be thankful for.
- Step Family Life - What If the Ex Really is Out to Hurt You?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] What if your spouse's ex-spouse IS really trying to ruin your new family? Read on for some helpful hints on managing this very difficult situation.
- Remarriage Preparation - How to Help Your Partner & Kids Like One Another Before Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] You've finally found someone you're willing to risk a remarriage on. But what do your kids think of this idea? Here are some steps to take in helping bring your new partner and kids together and creating a good relationship between them.
- Remarriage Preparation - "I'm Engaged!" How Do I Tell the Kids?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] You're engaged! One of the most frequent questions I get asked is about telling your kids about that decision. While this isn't as difficult as the discussion you had when you let them know you were getting divorced, it rates up there as one of the hard ones.
- Successful Remarriage - Use Supports to Keep Your Remarriage Strong
[Relationships:Marriage] Marriages don't happen in a vacuum. Any marriage is hard, but when you throw in the "instant family" aspect of a remarriage and step family, sometimes it can feel overwhelming. Rather than focus on a problem, I want to focus on keeping your marriage strong.
- Step-Family Life - What If I Don't Belong?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] The birth of a step family will always leave some members feeling like outsiders. This is a very normal part of step family development. Those who are related biologically are insiders. They've always been together as a unit. Those who are related by marriage have not.
- Remarriage Preparation - 4 Common Fears About Getting Remarried & What to Do With Them
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Successful remarriage - that's what everyone wants. I get asked all the time by members of my online community whether it's possible to achieve this and how. It makes good sense to be a little hesitant about remarrying. No one rushes to get in line for a second divorce...
- Life After Divorce - Who Should Attend the Kids' Events?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Co-parenting can present many challenges, one of them is figuring out how to manage situations in which your kids want both of you there. Can that be awkward? Of course, but read on for some great ideas to make it a success...
- Dating After Divorce - Be Prepared For This Question Once the Kids Find Out You're Dating Again
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Now that you've started dating again after your divorce, your kids will want to know a thing or two. Learn what the most frequently asked question is and get some ideas on how to handle it...
- Life After Divorce - How Do I Protect My Children From a Vengeful Ex-Spouse?
[Relationships:Divorce] Unfortunately, sometimes divorces get nasty. Not surprising since so many strong emotions are involved. Lives are changed irrevocably. I get asked a lot about how to disarm this nastiness when it comes to the kids.
- Divorce & Your Ex-Spouse - These Special Words Will Improve How You Get Along With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Divorce] Getting along with your ex-spouse can be called "challenging" at best. Did you ever wonder if it would be possible for the two of you to get along? Read on to learn the special words that will get you on your way...
- Life After Divorce - What If I'm the Only Parent?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want some ideas for helping your kids if their other parent steps out of their life after the divorce? Read on.
- Remarriage Preparation - Make This Step a Priority in Order to Have a Strong Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It's important to create a strong family unit before a remarriage. Read on to learn some tips for doing just that...
- Remarriage Preparation - Why Do We Need to Prepare For a Remarriage?
[Relationships:Marriage] Thinking about remarrying? Are you going to be part of the 75%, the 20% or the at least 60%? Find out...
- Remarriage Preparation - Is Love Enough?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to find out if love is enough to sustain you through the trials of a remarriage and creation of a step family? Read on to find out...
- Remarriage - Why Wait? Here's Why
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] I was recently asked about the statistic I quote about remarriages having the greatest chance for success when both partners have been divorced for at least 2 years and then date for 2 years. I'm the first to admit that is a long time, but I was bothered by some of the comments this question received and decided to address them further.
- Dating After Divorce - Are You Sure You're Ready to Date?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after a divorce will cause varied reactions from your kids. One of the reasons for this variance has to do with how well you and your ex-spouse get along now. Divorce is a big transition in life. Deciding to date after a divorce is another.
- Dating After Divorce - 5 Ways to Know You're Ready to Date After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] The divorce has been final for awhile and now friends are pressuring you about getting "back out there" and dating again. You're getting all kinds of helpful advice about people they know who would be perfect for you. But are you ready? Is adding the dating scene to your life a good move for you right now? Let's look at 5 tasks that need to be accomplished before you seriously consider dating again...
- Dating After Divorce - Want to Enjoy Yourself? Be Sure You Do This
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating is all about having fun and getting to know people, but what if you're miserable? Be sure to take this important step once you begin dating after divorce.
- Step-Family Preparation - The Only Constant is Change
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] By nature we don't like change. Realizing that it will become an everyday occurrence and becoming more comfortable with it is required in order to achieve your remarriage success. Find out how.
- Step-Family Preparation - I Don't Think I'm in Kansas Anymore
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] A divorce causes a lot of changes for you, not to mention the rest of your family members. Successfully moving through these changes is necessary before you can move on. Learn how to do this...
- Divorce to Remarriage: Your Step by Step Guide to Step-Parenting
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Becoming a step-parent can be a rather daunting task. Want to avoid some of the most common pitfalls right from the get-go? Read on...
- Divorce to Remarriage - What's in Between?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] There are many changes that occur after divorce. Find out what needs to happen during the time in between a divorce and remarriage in order to have a successful new marriage and step family.
- Preparing For Remarriage - 730 of These Gets You Started
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Find out one of the secrets of success for a lasting remarriage. It can make the difference between happily ever after and crashing and burning.
- Step-Familying Into the New Year
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Even though life may be hectic as a single parent or stepfamily, there are specific steps you can take to remove the hustle and bustle and create more joy and peace in your life. Want to find out how? Read on.
- Dating After Divorce - Knowing What You Want and How to Get it When Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] There are a lot of things to consider once you begin dating after your divorce. One of these is figuring out what you want from dating. Find out how to decide this and steps to take to make it happen...
- Dating After Divorce - Finding a Balance Between Being a Hermit and Being a Hussy After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] After divorce, we have to figure out how we are going to do life. Once you make the decision to begin dating again, there are 3 different approaches that can be taken - hermit, hussy or healthy. Read on to learn how they are each different...
- Dating After Divorce - How to Relax and Enjoy Yourself on a Date
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you starting to date again after your divorce? Learn these 5 simple steps to enjoy this new part of your life...
- Remarriage Preparation - One Way to Know You're Not Ready to Remarry
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you thinking about getting remarried? Make sure you're doing it for the right reasons...
- Life After Divorce - Why Loneliness Isn't As Bad As You May Have Thought After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Loneliness is one of the most common emotions experienced after a divorce. Is it uncomfortable? Sure it is! But there are some hidden positives to it.
- Dating After Divorce - Doing This Keeps Your Mind From Wandering While You're Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] You want to enjoy your time out on a date, right? Be sure to follow this important step to make that a reality.
- Remarriage Preparation - What If Our Parenting Styles Are Completely Different?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Remarriage preparation is a confusing concept for a lot of people. They just don't understand why it's necessary. Most people justify this with the "I've already been married before" or "I'm already a parent" statements. Today, I'd like to address specifically the second of these two comments.
- Dating After Divorce - How to Find the Right Partner For You & Your Kids
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Interested in some ideas for looking for a great partner when you've got kids? Wait no more, read on...
- Life After Divorce - How Your Sadness Effects Your Kids After the Divorce
[Relationships:Divorce] Sadness after divorce is a common emotion. As a parent, that sadness has a direct effect on your children. Learn what that is and how best to deal with it for your entire family...
- Divorce to Remarriage - Lose the Anger, Live Your Life
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce makes people angry. There's no getting around it. The problem lies in holding onto that anger like a security blanket. How many of us know a bitter divorcee? You know what I'm talking about. You can't mention their ex-spouse's name without hearing a rant. They bring up their ex-spouse in every conversation just to have another opportunity to lash out at them. Got the picture? Of course you do.
- Divorce to Remarriage - I'm Just So Mad
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce and anger go hand in hand. Find out what the 3 most common causes are for that anger!
- Divorce to Remarriage - Still Angry? Try the "F" Word! (Part 2)
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you really angry at your ex-spouse? Find out how to effectively use the "F" word to release that anger and move forward!
- Step Family Success - Without This Your Step Family Will Fail
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn this essential ingredient in any step family. Without it, your step family WILL fail no matter what else you try...
- Life After Divorce - Make Sure You Don't Forget to Bring This When You Swap the Kids
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to learn how to take care of not only your children, but also yourself when it's time to swap kids with your ex-spouse? Read on for all the details.
- Dating After Divorce - 3 Key Steps to Enjoying Dating Again After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce causes anyone to have mixed emotions. Want to learn 3 key steps to enjoying yourself? Read on.
- Divorce the Dirty Word - How to Get Over That Stigma
[Relationships:Divorce] Divorce is often considered a "dirty word" in our society. Too many times people get caught up in the stigma that's still associated with it. I say it's time to break free from that. Read on for some suggestions on how to let that go and move forward...
- Successful Remarriage - I Love Them Both! How Can I Get Them to Love One Another?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know how to help your dating partner and kids get to know each other and develop their own relationship? Read on.
- Life After Divorce - 4 Tips For Accepting Changes After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce brings many changes with it. Want to learn how to accept those quicker and move on with your life? Read on...
- Successful Remarriage - How Do I Juggle it All in My Step Family & Remarriage?
[Relationships:Marriage] One of the most frequently asked questions I get is about juggling responsibilities in a step family. "How can we give the kids the time they need, but also have time for one another?" For some great suggestions to this mystery, read on.
- Remarriage Preparation - Why Should I Prepare If I've Been Married Before?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Remarriage preparation? Is that really necessary? This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get.
- February - Make it the Best Love Month Ever!
[Relationships:Marriage] February is often known as the "Love Month" thanks to Valentine's Day. While I typically focus more on how to be the best parent possible, I think it's important not to neglect that a huge part of that is having a strong marriage. Your marriage is the foundation of your family. This month, let's take a look at some ways to keep that foundation strong.
- Dating After Divorce - Make Sure You Understand Your Purpose For Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce shouldn't be something you dread. The whole point of dating is meeting new people, enjoying their company, and getting to know them, right? If you're dreading the process, I'd suggest waiting a little bit because you're probably not ready. If you genuinely feel you are, then here's a tip for relaxing and enjoying yourself...
- Parents - Summer is Coming! How Do You Want to Spend it With Your Kids?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Are you starting to wonder what you're going to do with the kids once school's out? Read on for some creative ideas that will lead to a fun summer for all...
- Bullying - What's a Parent to Do?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Bullying can be a real problem for kids. I'm happy to say that my kids' school takes the matter very seriously. I'm glad because we've been having to deal with this lately at our house.
- Parenting - Luck Has Nothing to Do With Good Parenting
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Being a good parent isn't something that just happens by luck. It takes determination, education and support. Is there such a thing as the "perfect parent?" No, I don't think so. Every parent can easily identify things they wish they had done differently.
- New Year Parenting - Forget the Pounds - Go For the Happy Sounds This New Year's
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Now that the new year is upon us, it's time to reflect. Why waste your time with resolutions you'll never complete. Instead why not focus on something a little more meaningful - a better relationship with your kids. Find out how.
- Christmas & Step Families - Don't Forget the Gifts!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Christmas is upon us. Are you ready? With all the shopping, strategizing of schedules and stress, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed right now.
- Preparing For Remarriage - The Wedding Date is Too Close to Make Changes Now - Really?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As the wedding date approaches, are you feeling wedding jitters or ignored red flags nagging at you? It's important to figure out which one it is and deal with it accordingly. Learn how...
- Remarriage Preparation - This Naive Belief Can Make You Miserable in Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Preparation is the key to a happy remarriage. This naive belief is important to overcome so that you are taking a realistic view of your partner...
- Divorce - The Unforgivable Sin - NOT!
[Relationships:Divorce] Divorce hurts a lot of people. I don't think many people would take up issue with this. The reasons people get hurt are as varied as the divorces themselves. As a Christian though, I've been horribly offended by the way the Church has treated divorced individuals. I believe in many cases they've hurt people far more than they've helped them.
- Remarriage Preparation - This is a Must For Your Remarriage to Get Off to a Good Start
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Red flags are those warning signs our gut gives us about a situation. Some people call them "intuition" others see them as "God's protection." However you define them, I think most people would agree they are usually worth listening to. Unfortunately, we often don't. This is especially true for people preparing to marry.
- Lose the Attitude & Boost the Gratitude
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Many of us are experiencing fears about our struggling economy. This is causing a lot of people to re-evaluate the way they spend money. These "cut backs" may not be very popular with the other members of our household, however.
- Remarriage Preparation - I'll Say "I Do" Because I Don't Want to Be Alone
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Preparing for remarriage can be an exciting time. Pre-wedding jitters aren't uncommon. But, what about all out fears? It's important to take a look at those and try to determine where they are coming from. Is it just worries about what another marriage will be like? Or is it a little more insidious, such as nagging feelings or red flags that have been ignored? If this is the case, maybe it's time to slow things down a little and take a good hard look at your relationship, now before the vows are exchanged.
- Step Family Success - THE 2 Keys to Making Your Step Family Successful
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Step families are a lot of work. Unfortunately the odds for success are against you with the re-divorce rate being between 60-75%! Learn the 2 keys necessary to make any step family successful.
- Remarriage Preparation - This is One of the Worst Reasons For Remarrying
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] No one plans to get divorced on their wedding date. Everyone has great expectations for a "happily ever after." But if you've already experienced a divorce, exchanging vows the second time may seem a little more daunting that it did the first time. With that said, you'd think people would be a little more careful the second time around. Unfortunately the research just doesn't show that.
- Step Parenting - Here's the Best Approach to Take With Your Step Children
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Step parenting is hard! It can be confusing just trying to figure out what it is that you are supposed to be doing. Even though step families are quickly becoming the most common type of family unit, the step parent is a fairly unknown role for people. While it all may seem very confusing, it doesn't have to be.
- Remarriage Preparation - Are You Ignoring the Red Flags Before Your Remarriage?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] As the wedding date draws near, how are you feeling about it? Learn some of the most common reasons for ignoring red flags that may have come up recently. Does this mean the wedding needs to be called off? Not necessarily, but further thought is necessary...
- Step Parenting - Why It's Good to Get Stuck in the Middle When You're a Step Parent
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] While being a step parent can be very confusing, there are some advantages. They're one of the most misunderstood family members of all time which can be frustrating. But the good news, is there are few hard and fast "rules" to step parenting so that adds a sense of flexibility.
- Dating After Divorce - 3 Ways to Get Back Out There and Begin Dating Again After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce can seem like quite the daunting task. If you were married for awhile you may fear you don't even understand the dating scene anymore. You're a little older now and may not feel as good about the way you look. Then there's the whole aspect of having kids now. Rather than get bogged down in feeling depressed about dating, let's look at some ways to feel good about it.
- Step Parent Success - How to Handle Discipline As a Step Parent
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to learn just what is the responsibility of the step parent when it comes to discipline in a step family? Read on to find out.
- Life After Divorce - Worry About the Start, Not the Finish When it Comes to Your Children
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Parenting is hard work! I was reading an article at CNN.com the other day which focused on parenting. They had an interesting quote in there that I decided to focus on today. It said...
- Dating After Divorce - Your Kids Are Going to Wonder When You're Going to Fit This in Now
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce can be an exciting time. You get to focus on creating a relationship that will bring joy into your life. It's important to learn how to balance these romantic relationships with your relationships with your children.
- Remarriage Preparation - Why Time is on Your Side As You Prepare to Remarry
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know why time is such an important factor in remarriage success? Read on for 5 great reasons...
- Parenting School Aged Kids - Help! My Best Friend Went Bye Bye
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] How do you help your kids when they feel like they have no friends? Read on for 4 quick and easy tips...
- Dating After Divorce - An Important Question and Answer Your Kids Will Pose About Your Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Your kids are going to ask you questions once they find out you're dating again after divorce. Are you prepared for what they're going to want to know? Read on to learn about one of the most important questions they'll ask.
- Dating After Divorce - The Dreaded Question Kids Will Ask You About Your Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Once you begin dating after divorce, you kids will have several questions. This is probably the one most parents dread the most. Find out "what" it is ...
- Step Family Day - Yes, There is Such a Holiday!
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Step Family Day is September 16th! Anybody ever heard of this holiday? Not too many people have. That doesn't diminish it's importance, however. With step families quickly becoming the most common family type, it's time to quit hiding in the social shadows and celebrate the family you've been blessed with.
- Step Family Success - How Can We Get All of Our Kids to Get Along?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever wondered how to get your kids and your partner's to get along? Read on for specific actions.
- Life After Divorce - The Best Way to Begin Your Parenting Time With Your Children After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Parenting time is the new term replacing, "visitation" with your children. This is a weird concept for kids. Learn the best way to begin these so that you can enjoy your time with your kids whenever you get to see them after your divorce.
- Life After Divorce - A Must Have For Your Children After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever wondered how to ease some of the changes your kids go through right after a divorce? Find out about this must have for every child today.
- Life After Divorce - A Great Tool to Use in Helping Your Children Adjust to Divorce Changes
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Going back and forth between different sets of homes can be a hard adjustment for your kids after your divorce. Learn about how this little tool can make that adjustment go much more smoothly.
- Divorce - Handling the Ex-Spouse From Hell
[Relationships:Divorce] Divorce alone is hard to deal with. What about when your ex-spouse seems to make it their life's mission to make your life miserable? How do you deal with this? Well, read on for 3 great tips...
- Parenting & Back to School - Getting Everyone Back in the Routine of Things
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Back to school time! Learn 3 great secrets to making this crazy time of year a success for your family!
- Life After Divorce - Take Care of This Before Visitation Switches With the Kids
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Swapping kids for parenting time can be full of emotions. Learn an important skill in making this transition smooth for both you and your children.
- Life After Divorce - This is a Must When You Swap Kids For Parenting Time
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Swapping kids for parenting time can be a stressful event for everyone concerned. Learn a skill that will help set you kids off to a good time with their other parent.
- Remarriage Preparation - Why I Don't Like the Idea of Living Together
[Relationships:Marriage] I'm not getting on the morality soapbox here. There are some practical and valid reason against living together before remarrying.
- Remarriage Communication - Your Partner Won't Be Able to Resist This Communication Tip
[Relationships:Communication] Communication is important. Who disagrees with that? But, how do you do it?? This is the dilemma many couples and families run into. As you and your finance prepare for your remarriage, it's important that you think about how to get this communication thing to work correctly.
- Life After Divorce - Easing Those Parenting Time Transitions
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] One result of divorce is that your children now experience "parenting time." This is a weird concept for them and the switches between houses can be a really difficult time for everyone. Learn 6 great tips to make this transition time go more smoothly.
- Parenting -Safety Tips For Traveling With Your Children
[Travel-and-Leisure] As many of us are heading out for vacations it's important to think ahead about what to do if we get separated from our children. Read on for 5 tips to keep your family safe while traveling.
- Step Family Success - How to Keep Your Step Family & Marriage in Balance
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] With so many people vying for attention and feeling awkward, it's really easy for step families to feel like one big mess. When this happens, the step couples often starts doubting their decision to marry. Hold on a minute though! Learn great ways to get things back on track.
- Successful Remarriage - How to Keep Your Marriage & Step Family Strong
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Sometimes in a step family it can be hard to know what to focus on in order to keep your marriage strong. So much emphasis is put on the family. Learn steps you can take today to protect your marriage while at the same time creating strength in your family.
- Divorce - Don't Lead a Wasted Life After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Holding on to hurts and anger from the past is a surefire way to waste your life! All of us encounter difficulties of varying levels in our lives. What we do with those difficulties defines who we are...
- Remarriage Preparation - How to Grow a Good Relationship For Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Successful remarriages don't just happen by accident. There is a lot of planning and hard work that is done pre-maritally. Read on to learn some of the most important remarriage preparation steps you can take!
- Parenting & Kids - The Best Parenting Secret I Ever Discovered
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Parenting has it's challenges, but last week I stumbled upon a surprising secret. I was under a lot of stress with a project I was working on. My daughter was involved in it too so it was important to me to keep my cool and do a good job since I knew she was watching how I handled it.
- Co-Parenting - Choose Your Parenting Battles Wisely With Your Ex-Spouse
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Co-parenting can be one of the toughest adjustments to be made after a divorce. What is co-parenting? Well, it's developing a way that you and your ex-spouse can work together in parenting your mutual children.
- Life After Divorce - How To Achieve The Life That's Waiting For You After Your Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] A lot of people get stuck in destructive thoughts and emotions after a divorce because of the pain. Find out how to get beyond the pain and toward the life waiting for you.
- Life After Divorce - Why Being Single Leads To A Successful Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know why becoming a comfortable single is the secret to a happy remarriage? Read on for this little known secret.
- Parents - Why You Need to Avoid Wal-Mart at All Costs!
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Parenting is hard work. I don't think anyone will disagree with that. When our kids go through those difficult stages, it's not uncommon for us to take what I call a "Wal-Mart approach" to our parenting. Here's what I mean by that... If I were to ask you "What product is Wal-Mart known for?", what would you say? It's sort of a hard question because they carry just about everything! There's not necessarily a main focus to what they sell.
- Life After Divorce - What Does My Home Have to Do With Moving On After a Divorce?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It's important to take good care of yourself while going through and shortly after a divorce. Learn this little known step to getting on with your life after a divorce.
- Parenting in a Step Family - What Exactly is a Step Parent's Role in a Step Family?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Do you have any doubts about what exactly you're supposed to do once you become a step parent? What's your relationship to your step kids supposed to look like? Read on to find out.
- Successful Remarriage - The Actions That Create a Happy Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Marriage - if only it was as easy as TV and movies make it look. In real life it takes a lot of work. The work doesn't end when you finally say "I Do" like some people think. Before the wedding, you're just practicing for the work that lies ahead AFTER you're married. Too many times couples think once they're married, they've achieved the prize and it's time to relax. WRONG!!
- Successful Remarriage - Why Communication is Even More Important in a Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Every couple needs to be able to communicate well with one another. But a remarriage brings with it some unique communication challenges that need to be addressed.
- Parents! Summer's Comin' - What are You Going to Do with the Kids?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] It's just about summer time! Do you know what you're going to do with the kids yet? There are many options to choose from. Read on to learn some of the more popular ones.
- Successful Remarriage - 6 Key Ingredients to Creating a Successful Remarriage & Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Every marriage requires specific strategies to be successful. A remarriage is no different. The significant change though is how those strategies need to be applied. Read on to discover how to specifically apply 6 key marriage ingredients to make your remarriage a success.
- Successful Remarriage - The Most Simple But Powerful Gesture You Can Make to Your Spouse
[Relationships:Marriage] Marriage requires a lot of hard work. But this simple gesture can make a huge difference in creating the marriage of your dreams...
- Successful Remarriage - This Little Principle Is Guaranteed to Create a Happy Marriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Are you tired to hearing your friends complain about their spouse? Are you guilty of this as well? Read on to learn a little tip which guarantees the right perspective with your spouse...
- Successful Remarriage - How to Keep Your Eye on the Right Prize in Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Step family life can be chaotic and frenzied. It's real easy to lose sight of what your number one priority should be in your remarriage. Learn what that is and how to keep focused on it...
- Remarriage Communication - This is THE Most Important Communication Skill for Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Communication] "Communication skills" are quite the buzzword in the relationship industry. They are important, but narrowing down which ones to focus on can be a little daunting. Read on to learn THE most important...
- Remarriage Communication - How To Take Ownership Of What You Need In Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Communication is a vague term. It's one we hear the relationship experts throw around everyday. Why is it so important? It is the means by which we let others know who we are and share what's going on in our lives. In romantic relationships it's extremely important that couples understand how to do this well. As you are engaged to remarry, you are probably intimately familiar with the perils of poor communication from your previous marriage. Poor communication can lead to a variety of outcomes from total withdrawal all the way to physical abuse.
- Remarriage Communication - Try This Communication Skill to Create An Unbreakable Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learning to communicate well in your relationship should be a high priority. If you've been divorced, odds are that poor communication had some part in that decision to dissolve your previous marriage. Why risk carrying that baggage over into your new relationship? Instead, it's time, now - before you're remarried - to learn new ways of doing things so past events aren't repeated. One of the new "things" (or skills as I like to call them) is being able to set goals as a couple.
- Remarriage Communication - How To "Read" Between the Lines In Your Partner's Communication
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learning to communication well is essential for any marriage's success. One of the most overlooked communication skills is in interpreting your partner's non-verbal communication. Read on for some tips in being more effective at this...
- Remarriage Preparation & Communication - Don't Forget to Do This Every Day!
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Being able to communicate well with your partner is a must for any relationship to succeed. It's especially important for remarrying couples who may have struggled with this in their past marriage. Read on to learn a must do communication tip to use every day.
- Busy Families - Life's So Crazy! How Can We Create More Time for Our Family?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Is your family not as close as you'd like them to be? Read on to discover 4 tips for creating the family you're wanting.
- Divorce to Remarriage - How You Can Be a Better Partner This Time Around in Your Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Far too often, communication is labeled the culprit of divorce. Does anyone really know what the heck that means? Learn 6 specific communication tasks you need to be good at in order to have a successful remarriage...
- Dating After Divorce - Your First Step to a Great Date After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] You may have never imagined dating again once you said, "I Do". Unfortunately things have changed and you're contemplating the lovely dating scene again after your divorce. Learn the first thing you need to do in order to have a great date...
- Step Family Success - A Key Element in Helping Your New Step Family Grow Close
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Everyone wants their step family to feel comfortable. Few people know specific steps they can take to help that process along. Read on to learn one of the most important...
- Step Family Success - This is The Foundation for a Successful Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Have you ever wondered where to start in creating a successful step family? You'll know exactly what your first and most important step will be after reading this...
- Step Family Success - This is a Must in Any Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Have you ever wondered if your step family will ever be a "good" family? Read on to discover how to enjoy where your step family is right now instead of being frustrated with how far you think all of you have to go...
- Step Families - What's Your Definition of a Successful Step Family?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] How do you know if your step family is on track? Read on for 4 specific guidelines to measure where you're at...
- Remarriage & Ex-Spouses - Don't Forget They Are the Other Parent
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] It's important to understand this fact when it comes to preparing for your remarriage. It can be a deal breaker in moving forward with the wedding plans...
- Dating After Divorce - Pay Attention To Your Kids' Reactions to Your Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] While you may feel like you're ready to get out there and date again now that your marriage is over, are your kids ready? Here are some steps to take to help move them in that direction...
- Dating After Divorce - How to Use Your Time Away From The Kids Wisely to Date
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Dating after divorce can be a logistical nightmare. When do you find the time? How do you balance, parenting, work, household responsibilities and now something else? While it might seem daunting - where there's a will - there's a way...
- Dating After Divorce - How to Handle Your Kids' Fear About Your Dating After Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Do your kids seem apprehensive about you dating? Read on to find out just how to handle this tricky situation...
- Dating After Divorce - The Pitfalls of Introducing Your Kids To Your Date Too Soon
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] You're dating again and feeling good about yourself. It's an exciting time. Be careful when it comes to your children though. Read on to avoid some of the most common pitfalls...
- Dating After Divorce - How Much Should Your Kids Know About Your Dating?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Have you ever wondered how much to let your kids know about your dating? Are you wondering how to balance time with your kids and date life? Read on for specific tips...
- Step Family Success - The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Spouse & Children To Help Them Grow Closer
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] All step families want to feel "normal." What helps you achieve that status? Part of it is your spouse and kids getting along better. Learn easy to follow steps you can take to make that happen for your family.
- Life After Divorce -The Absolute Best Way to Move Forward After A Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Life after a divorce can feel almost overwhelming at times. Come learn how a popular song can teach you the BEST way to move forward from this difficult time.
- Successful Step Families - Steps You Can Take to Improve Relationships in Your Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Helping members of a step family develop close relationships can be a tough job! Find out 3 easy steps you can take to draw your kids and new spouse closer together.
- Successful Step Families - An Important First Step in Helping Your Kids Adjust to Your New Marriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Step families go through many changes in the beginning. Are yo interested in learning one of the most important first steps to make it great? Read on.
- Remarriage - Balancing Your Time Between Your Kids & Your Partner in a Remarriage
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Remarriage has the potential for making you feel like you're being pulled in two different directions. Your children need and want your time, and so does your partner. How do you keep everyone happy (as well as yourself)? Read on to find out...
- Divorce to Remarriage - What Happens When You Rush to Wed The Second Time Around
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] While the idea of getting married again may sound nice, you need to look at the hard facts. Read on to make sure you're making the best choice not only for yourself, but also for your children...
- Life After Divorce & Your Kids - The Choices You Make Impact Your Kids After a Divorce
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Divorce is an adjustment for everyone. While you're going through yours, don't forget that your kids may be having a rough time too. Here's a look at what both parents can do for their kids during this difficult adjustment...
- Remarriage Preparation - How to Keep Things Balanced Between Your Kids and Your New Partner
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Announcing a remarriage frequently causes kids to freak out a little bit because they're worried you're choosing this new partner over them. Read on for some simple steps to help ease these common fears...
- Successful Step Families - Steps YOU Can Take To Get Your Children & Spouse To Like One Another
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Are you worried about how well your new spouse and kids get along? Learn the secrets of success to building successful step relationships...
- Sex & Marriage - Don't Let Life Get in the Way of Having Sex
[Relationships:Marriage] Sex in marriage can be difficult when you've got kids and numerous demands on your time. It's just not the same as it was when you were newly married and could run around the house naked if you wanted to. The spontaneity of sex gets stiffed a little too because there are little ones whose needs have to be taken care of as well. But...
- Sex & Marriage - What Every Married Woman Should Know About Sex
[Relationships:Sexuality] There are many misunderstood aspects about marriage and sex. Some of these can have a devastating effect on the marital relationship. Knowing this one can save your marriage much heart ache and pain...
- Step Family Holiday Memories That Last & How to Create Them For YOUR Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Holidays and step families can spell disaster, but it doesn't have to be that way! Learn some specific steps you can take today to help your family create its own unique memories that will not only make the holidays great, but bring all of you closer together.
- Sex in Marriage - How to Get Her in the Mood for Sex - Even After Marriage
[Relationships:Sexuality] Is your wife not as interested in sex as she used to be? Read on to learn proven techniques to boost her libido...
- Sex in Remarriage - What Do Hunters & Gardens Have To Do With My Sex Life?
[Relationships:Sexuality] Knowing this little secret may keep your sex life vibrant for years to come... Your sex life in a remarriage is just as important as it was in your first marriage.
- Sex in Remarriage - Where Did That "Loving Feeling" Go in Our Remarriage?
[Relationships:Sexuality] With all the responsibilities in a remarriage, it's not unusual for sex to somehow get lost in the shuffle. I'm reminded of the song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling." Read on to learn how to get it back...
- Sex & Your Marriage - Knowing How to Avoid This Common Trap Could Save Your Marriage
[Relationships:Marriage] Learn how to avoid one of the most common traps couples fall into when it comes to their sex life. Knowing this could save your marriage...
- Step Family Creation - An Important Step in Being Happy in Your Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn a key factor in remaining satisfied in your step family. Ignoring this frequently will lead to unhappiness and thoughts of wanting out!
- Blended Family or Step Family? The Danger of the Blender
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] A lot of people are put off by the term "step family" and have chosen to go with "blended family" instead. While that may seem more politically correct, there's a great danger with using that terminology. Let's take a look at why.
- Step Family Relationships - How to Avoid Getting Bound Up!
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever heard the term "loyalty bind" when talking about children and divorce? Learn how to help your child deal with this precarious position.
- Step Families - A Look From The Inside Out
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn one of the main reasons why step families don't "gel" immediately and some tips to help you get started. While freshly remarried couples like to dream about how great their marriage and new family will be, they are frequently unrealistic in their expectations.
- Step Family Shuffles - What About the Kid's Roles Changing?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Learn ab out this little thought of adjustment that needs to be made when you're combining your families...
- Sex in the Remarriage - The Most Important Ingredient for a Strong Step Family
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Want to know what the most important task in making your step family strong is? Read on...
- Divorce To Remarriage To Step Family - What Do We Need To Know About Being A Part Of A Step Family?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] A remarriage isn't just about a wedding and a couple. It's the bringing together of families. This is much different than what happens in a first marriage. Learn some of the most important steps you need to take in creating this new family.
- Step Family & Remarriage - What Not to Do When You're Ex-Spouse Begins Dating
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] Ever thought you couldn't learn something from a movie? Read on to learn an important nugget of wisdom on how to handle your ex-spouse dating someone else.
- Stepfamilies and Holidays Don't = Low Stress
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but especially for newly divorced families or those who are preparing to remarry. Learn ways to effectively keep your calm in the frenzy.
- Step-family Preparation: What Is It Anyway?
[Relationships:Post-Divorce] This is the first in a 7 part series focusing on what step-family preparation is and why it is so vital to the success of any remarriage.
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