The Power of Modeling Healthy Relationships
Many parents wonder, “Why doesn’t my child show me love and respect?” or “Why does our relationship feel strained?” While no one intends to create dysfunction with their kids, many...
Helping Kids Cope with Divorce: 10 Love and Logic Guidelines
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally draining experience. For children, it can feel like their entire world is falling apart. Even during amicable separations, kids often struggle with emotional fallout...
More Steppingstones of Trust for Stepparents—and Parents
Last week we explored the first three of the Seven Steppingstones of Trust for stepparents. Although these steppingstones are designed to help stepparents build trust with their stepchildren, they also...
How to Build Trust with Stepchildren? A Stepparenting Guide
Building Connection Through Time-Tested Strategies Stepparenting is a rewarding endeavor that can also be challenging. Successful stepparents understand that building trust with stepchildren requires enormous patience, humility, and empathy. Most...
