Setting boundaries between stepparents and coparents is vital in any blended family dynamic. We have formulated a guide to help you through this process. (2 min 48 sec read)
The title of ‘Stepmom’ can be such an unenviable one. One minute you are cool, the next you are unfriended or simply disregarded. Here are 5 tips that can help. (5 min 35 sec read)
As these couples ‘uncouple’, move on and form new loving relationships, new blended families may emerge over time. Find out how to manage this transition. (2 min 38 sec read)
There are many challenges for blended families: sibling rivalries, differences in co-parenting styles, and how to give everyone the attention they deserve. (2 min 9 sec read)
Co-parenting challenges due to socio-cultural stigmas in the U.S. are shifting but remain entrenched in waning cultural expectations, and religious stigmas. (2 min 42 sec read)
There are so many scenarios to play out here; single co-parenting mom or dad sitting down with kids, extended family and blended families in the mix. (3 min 27 sec read)
When you come together with a new spouse, you have the chance to share parental responsibilities and mesh your styles of parenting. Open communication is key. (1 minute 45 seconds read)
Divorced once and now happily remarried, Debbie Ficarra is a shining example of how to integrate a new partner into a current coParenting relationship. (5 minutes 30 seconds read)
One of the things that ensures the successful combining of families is to acknowledge each family member’s individuality and what they bring to the family. (3 minutes 16 seconds read)
For a child to thrive, especially in co-parenting situations, they need to have consistency in as many aspects of parenting as possible including discipline. (2 minutes 5 seconds read)
From simple things like establishing rules to planning daily, here’s what you need to know to keep your blended family healthy and happy. (2 minutes 33 seconds read)
I married into a blended family that seemed perfect. But… that all changed when we got married. Communication issues arose and became progressively worse. (2 minutes 59 seconds read)
coParenting isn’t easy when there is a new step-parent involved. There is more benefit to having a step-parent helping to coParent your child than you think. (2 minutes 59 seconds read)
The coParenter App helps coParents to be better parents and keep the kids at the center, not in the middle. Not using the coParenter app could also hurt you.
Learn how to negotiate behaviors with your family and your coParents family when childcare is needed. Make parenting boundaries while maintaining your cool. (3 minutes 12 seconds read)
