To progress society's awareness to the value of non biological parents in a blended family through improved rights and increased responsibilities, participation and empowerment, with the understanding that mindfully and intentionally uniting families in this way will strengthen the marriage, and thereby the children.
The best ways to integrate as a family are in the critical first few months. This includes the ``early and often`` philosophy. The earlier the family migrates towards operating as a traditional family unit, the better. This requires thoughtful and carefully selected actions that are frequent enough to become expected.
Learn MoreLet's use our resolve for change. As we live our beliefs, we can and need to change the culture of how we are perceived. In doing so, we will strengthen our families, and thereby our children. The culture shift will be led by our actions and courage to change legal rights, names and recognition in our communities.
Learn MoreThe goal is for the children to reach young adulthood with as little tumult and conflict as possible. This includes ways to avoid one-upping, trying to be the favorite and techniques to maintain steady parenting philosophies in the midst of often changing philosophies in the other home.
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Learn Moreby, Lisa We hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving, and are enjoying the Holiday Season! Welcome back from your first family holiday. I am writing this as I reflect back on some head scratching, and frustrating behaviors that we have experienced over the years. While these are specific stories, I do think you will start to say, “oh, YES! We have had that happen...
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By, Lisa….Veteran of many holiday seasons If you are like me, I get super excited months in advance to plan and prepare for the holidays with family. I often come up with wild ideas (pie contests ) with idyllic visions the perfect family gathering; making memories and I usually think I have a LOT more time than I have, and then the “Christmas vacation” music...
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I have noticed over the years that often blended moms and dads are under the impression that they should not create their own “one on one” memories and traditions with their children, for whatever reason. I strongly think YOU SHOULD, in fact, you MUST. Here’s why: it matters to them. Having a special “thing” that you do with them, frequently and once a year, creates...
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