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September 14, 2010
Co-Parenting On CBS Early Show Wednesday September 15
When it's not like this, everyone benefits...
My friend Deesha Philyaw and her Co-Parenting Radio co-hosts will be featured on CBS's Early Show Wednesday a.m. Divorce and remarriage with children plus stepparenting on national news–how do you like that? Have a look:
http://coparenting101.org/2010/09/stay-tuned-were-talking-co-parenting-on-cbss-the-early-show/
Also an interview I did with Deesha on co-parenting issues will run on Sept. 26th. Happy viewing…and listening.
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September 9, 2010
The Emancipated Stepfamily
Talkin' About a Stepfamily Revolution
I recently sat down to be interviewed by Giselle Minoli of the Examiner, New York. Turns out Giselle, a stepmother herself, is interested in a stepmother revolution of sorts. We discussed stepmothering in context–social, political, economic–and imagined ways to make life easier for stepfamilies in general and women with stepchildren in particular. Hope you will have a look at our four-part interview and let me know your thoughts: what would a healthy...
August 10, 2010
Sticks and Stones…A Stepmother's Guide to Being Disliked
Being disliked takes a toll on women especially
I recently wrote an article about Stepmothers and being disliked (look for it in the September Issue of StepMom Magazine). Tolerating that others may dislike us for reasons beyond our control, and in spite of our best efforts, is an important skill to develop.
Tell me about it: Have you dealt with feeling disliked in your life as a woman with stepchildren? How did you/do you handle it? What strategies help?
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What are the two most powerful words in a remarriage with children?
What are they saying?!
The August issue of Stepmom Magazine is live! In it you will find lots of helpful articles that address the topics that matter to you, including mine on the two most powerful words in a remarriage with children…Mary Kelly-Williams on grief in stepfamilies; Peggy Nolan on remarriage with kids and military deployment; as well as fantastic pieces by Joan Sarin, Susan Swanson, Susan Wisdom, and many other experts on repartnership with children. You'll have to subscribe to r...
August 2, 2010
How do you do it?
Does this symbol scare you?
Ah, that hot, vexed topic: money. Divvying it up can be tricky in any partnership. Now throw in some kids from a previous marriage, and it becomes more complicated still. Merged? Partially merged? Totally separate bank accounts? Peggy Nolan and Erin Erickson tackle this topic with their guest Kat Nelson-Reid, a stepmom and financial planner, on tonight's Stepmom's Toolbox Radio Show at 8 pm EST. To tune in, click on this link:
July 28, 2010
Ask Me and Other Experts–Thursday July 29
Stepmom Magazine is sponsoring another "Ask the Experts" virtual panel. On Thursday July 29 you can log on to the magazine's facebook page or this link to ask experts including me, Jennifer Newcomb Marine, Joan Sarin, Susan Swanson, Susan Wisdom, and others about steplife. This is a great way to ask those who have walked the walk and done the research about how to get on with it in a remarriage or repartnership with children if you are feeling stuck, frustrated, or just have a question. Hope ...
July 12, 2010
Save the Date–Stepmonster Workshop in NYC this September
Stepmonster workshop (hand-holding optional!)
Save the date! Come to New York City! On Saturday, September 25th, I will be co-conducting a three-hour workshop for women with stepkids along with Dr. Rachelle Katz, author of The Happy Stepmother.
Rachelle and I will address the issues that matter to you, provide validation and helpful advice, and help you connect with other women partnered with men with kids.
More details closer to the date. Hope you will be able to make it!
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Why You Shouldn't Skip Another Vacation
You don't have to actually fish. Just go.
When it comes to roles and responsibilities, stepparenting is as stressful as it gets. I hope you'll have a look at my latest post for PsychologyToday.com on why you can't afford to skip a real vacation this year! Once you learn the facts about why you have to do it, tell me here and now: what are your vacation plans? Subscribe to the comments for this
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July 2, 2010
The Stepmother and the Boy Who Went Missing: Kyron Horman
Suspicion has centered on Kyron's stepmother, Terri Horman
Please check out my latest post for psychologytoday.com on the very sad story of the disappearance of seven-year-old Kyron Horman. Subscribe to the comments for this
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Susan Swanson's Radio Show on Relationships–Monday July 5!
Not just another pretty face--Susan Swanson really gets it
Sure, it's a long holiday weekend. BBQs, fireworks…and for some of us in stepfamilies, stress. "Coming together" can be fraught when it's a yours, mine, and ours situation as in a remarriage or repartnership with kids. That's why Susan Swanson's Monday July 5 radio show is so timely. Check out the list of upcoming shows too. Susan is the founder of the Stepfamily Center of Los Angeles, a gifted and experienced therapist–and has...
