Expert Advice for Parenting & Family Dynamics

Parenting

How to Deal With Frustration Of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting is one of the biggest challenges parents face…and it is one of the most common topics my clients ask …

By Alicia Lord

Marriage & Family Therapist| 7 min read

Family

Suggestions For Successfully Blending Families

“Blend, blend, blend”. This is what the gal said to me who was doing my makeover. She had dotted foundation …

By Lesley Goth

Psychologist| 7 min read

Family

The Internal Family System (IFS) Model & How to Forward With It

The Case of the Less Than Illuminated Lovers “Hey, Honey, the lightbulb in here just blew out, can you grab …

By Holly Grimm

Licensed Clinical Social Worker| 5 min read

Parenting

Empowering Benefits of Parent Coaching

Every Olympic athlete has a coach. You would not dream of attempting to participate in the Olympics without undertaking some …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read

Parenting

How Permissive Parenting Shapes Our Children: The Pros and Cons

In today’s world, parenting styles vary greatly, with permissive parenting being one of the approaches that parents often adopt. Permissive …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 13 min read

Parenting

10 Wise Steps to Deal With Stepchildren

Maybe you’ve found the perfect mate, and they already have children. This may sometimes make things a little complicated. You …

Approved By Grady Shumway

Licensed Mental Health Counselor| 10 min read

Parenting

Bringing a New Baby into a Stepfamily

It’s a case of yours, mine, and ours. Stepfamilies can be a unique mix of his children, her children, and …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read

Parenting

5 Essential Tips on the Counseling Process for Step Parents

Getting married is a risky business. There are no guarantees, and there are not automatic happily ever afters. And the …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 4 min read

Parenting

7 Tips on How to Be a Stepdad and Nail It

Although ‘dad’ and ‘stepdad’ sound pretty similar, they can be two vastly different experiences. It can be a strenuous task …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 8 min read

Parenting

How Does Narcissistic Parenting Affect Children?

Have you ever heard of narcissistic parenting? Can you imagine a parent with a narcissistic personality disorder? The word ‘narcissism’ …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 6 min read

Parenting

Five Discipline Dos and Don’ts for Parents

When it comes to the dreaded ‘D’ word – discipline, many parents have a negative reaction. Maybe you have bad …

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 5 min read

Parenting

7 Tips to Deal With Step-Parent Jealousy

Navigating the intricate dynamics of step-family life can often give rise to complex emotions, including the challenging specter of step-parent …

Approved By Shannon McHugh

Psychologist| 5 min read

Parenting

How to Be a Good Single Dad: 13 Crucial Tips

Learning how to be a good single dad can be a huge challenge, but it can also become one of …

By Rachael Pace

Mental health, Parenting| 11 min read

Parenting

Helping Step Siblings Get Along

Sibling rivalry can cause animosity in even the most well-adjusted families. As kids grow and learn about themselves and their …

By Marriage.com Editorial Team

Relationship & Marriage Advice| 5 min read

Parenting

Impact of Single Parenting on Children’s Development

Being a single parent is becoming more common, with the US Census Bureau estimating that there are around 12 million …

Approved By Angela Welch

Marriage & Family Therapist| 5 min read

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