by Dr. Jann Blackstone | Jul 8, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Dating, Dealing with Conflict, Dr. Jann Blackstone, Stepparents
After a break-up, parents often ask for a list, something to which they can refer to, that will help them deal with their ex in a positive manner – especially if they are really angry and their kids are around. Ironically, we ended up with ten rules and as I read the...
by Dr. Jann Blackstone | Jun 7, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Co-parenting, Dealing with Conflict, Dr. Jann Blackstone
Dear Dr. Jann, Help! My children’s mother is always late to exchange the kids-especially on Fridays for our weekend exchange! Since neither of us wants the other at our home, we’ve set up the exchanges at a local drive-through restaurant, but sometimes I have to wait...
by Heather Feldstein | May 15, 2018 | Dating, Divorce, Dr. Jann Blackstone, Heather Feldstein
At some point after your divorce, you might begin to think about dating again. You may shy away from it for a while or you may choose to dive right in and meet all the “fish in the sea.” As for me, I chose to hold off and focus on cleaning up my divorce’s emotional...
by Dr. Jann Blackstone | May 15, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Co-parenting, Dr. Jann Blackstone
Dear Dr. Jann, My daughter’s father and I broke up about six months ago and we have been in a custody battle ever since. About two months ago I met a new guy and we are thinking about moving in together. When my ex found out he went crazy and started this ridiculous...
by Dr. Jann Blackstone | Mar 16, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Co-parenting, Dealing with Conflict, Dr. Jann Blackstone
Dear Dr. Jann, My daughter and I love Taylor Swift. We sing her songs as we drive in the car and it’s been our thing for years. The last time Taylor was in town, I couldn’t afford tickets, so we missed the concert. This time the concert sold out in hours and once...
by Dr. Jann Blackstone | Jan 14, 2018 | Ask the Expert, Dating, Dealing with Conflict, Dr. Jann Blackstone
Dear Dr. Jann, My ex and I often help each other out. Being a single working parent who is raising kids is not easy on your own. On occasion, my kids and I will feed his dog when he’s gone for the weekend. I visit our old home, bring the kids, they feed and play with...
