Category Archives: Communication
The network
As time passes for me in my stepmother role, I am more and more coming to appreciate the importance of my network. Only a stepmother knows the feeling (or a former stepmother, for that matter) isn’t just a useful mantra, but … Continue reading
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Protected: Do you mean THIS one?!
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10 Tips for Building a Strong (Re)Marriage : Today’s Modern Family
Another fabulous article from Kela Price at Today’s Modern Family. These tips are the perfect reminder that stepcouples need more than just a commitment to stick it out no matter what – we need to make extra effort to be … Continue reading
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Protected: The Way Forward
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Quotes from BoyLand
I’ve now spent a full week with the Boys since the Lovely Man told them about our engagement. It felt like a long week. As we expected, they didn’t have a huge amount to say about us getting married. After … Continue reading
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Recognising (the dynamics of) high conflict divorce
I recently found a fascinating article by Dr Kathy J. Marshack about high-conflict divorce. Although she primarily talks about high conflict divorce with a narcissist, I think her ideas are broadly applicable to other high-conflict personality types. For me, what … Continue reading
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The Shake Up
The Boys have been in Our City for the holidays for nearly a week, and it’s past time for a shake up of their rules and responsibilities. Some things they’re doing well; dishes are mostly getting put into the dishwasher … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Counselling, Kids, Lovely Man, Stepfamily Life
Super Stepmother Syndrome
Kela Price, founder of Today’s Modern Family is a one-woman trove of family and relationship resources, with a strong focus on stepfamilies. Kela’s recent article on Super Stepmom Syndrome will, I’m sure, hit a few nerves. If you’re a woman … Continue reading
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Meditations on conflict
A recent peek into my blog stats showed up this search string: “killer care bear” And this: “vicious care bear” And my favourite: “care bears with guns” As a mediator, I know that a “care bear” conflict style (often called … Continue reading
Filed under Communication, Family, Linkety-Link, Resources, Stepfamily Life, The Search String Diaries
More on Marrying the Wrong Person (via Marriage Gems)
Following on from my post yesterday Do you ever think your partner is Mr Wrong? is Lori Lowe’s sequel article More on Marrying the Wrong Person. Lori’s Marriage Gems blog is a fabulous resource, and a timely reminder for stepmothers about … Continue reading
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