The process of forming a new, blended family can be a challenging and a difficult experience for everyone involved.
As you blend two families, differences in parenting, discipline, lifestyle, etc., can create contention between you and your partner. This can also become a source of frustration for the children. We work with partners to help overcome step parent challenges. We help you and your partner find common ground and agree on consistent guidelines about rules, and discipline with children. This shows the children that you and your partner intend to deal with issues as a team.
It’s important that you and your partner work on creating clear boundaries and communicate often and openly. Couples counseling can be instrumental in helping you and your partner establish trust that is crucial to creating a strong, cohesive blended family.
We have helped hundreds of couples make significant changes, develop a stronger relationship foundation and reestablish connection.
With the rapid emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems like an understatement to say that things feel scary. During this time of uncertainty, while we are all in close quarters with one another as a family, it is of utmost importance that we are aware of the influence we have on our children and their emotional wellness.
Typically, the joy and excitement that come with being a new parent outweigh the frustration or disappointment. However, the relationship tension that often comes up under this added stress cannot be ignored.
How proactively choosing love can change the way we parent. Parenting fears are something we all face. Working through, understanding the fear is key.
