How To Find Common Ground With Your Stepchildren
Raising 2 different sets of children from 2 different backgrounds can be challenging. SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates shares insight on how finding common ground is crucial for the blending process.
Keys to Building a Blended Family
Raising two sets of children with two different backgrounds and experiences can be tough. SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates shares insight on the reasons why unity is necessary in the blending process of a family.
Why Second & Third Marriages are Not Doomed to Fail
A second marriage can be an opportunity to start fresh. SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates talks about the powerful choice to turn mistakes into growth opportunities; or repeat the same mistakes, resulting in the same outcomes.
5 Ways to Manage Conflict Among Step-siblings
SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates offers wisdom on sibling rivalry and the best way to work through and around the situation.
What to Know Before Welcoming a Baby in a Blended Family
SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates shares wisdom on how to help older children deal with anxiety, confusion and fear of being replaced when a new half-sibling enters the blended family.
How Young is too Young to Leave Your Child Home Alone?
Are you a single parent and you are juggling work and parenting? SCH Contributor Elizabeth Oates shares many important factors to consider before leaving your children home alone.