Brigitte Wangberg

Create a Family Mission Statement for Your Blended Family

"A family mission statement is a combined, unified expression from all family members of what your family is all about and the principles you choose to govern your family life.”- Stephen CoveyAsk yourself, spouse and family members...

Teach your children & teens coping strategies for difficult conversations

Difficult conversations occur in every family, especially new blending families. Share your ideas and experiences with your children/teens as they learn to interact with new or diverse. For example, you may introduce them to phrases to help them...

Finding your child's passion is a true gift

One of life's greatest gifts is the moment a child discovers a true passion. This passion represents your authentic child and is purposeful. When your child finds a real passion he/she knows self...

Create meaningful moments with your family

Parents and child are extremely busy this time of year in the Phoenix area. This active lifestyle is compounded in blended families with overlapping schedules, requests and responsibilities from every family member. Adults may have added tax...

Remarriage: Love maps strengthen bond

In your remarriage, you understand that it is imperative to put your marriage first. Despite this awareness, you may still be searching for ways to strengthen your union. Love maps are a key...

Blended family Q of week: Which dad walks?

Q: Who should walk daughter down the aisle, the absent bio dad or super stepdad? Samantha writes: My parents divorced when I was 8 and my dad got remarried and moved across the country. I did...

Blended family question of the week: What if one biological parent allows child to sleep with them?

Blender Brain Challenge of the Week: What do you do if other biological parent allows child to sleep in bed with them? Q: Mike writes: "My ex-wife allows our 10 year old son to sleep with her, in...

Blender brain question of week: What if ex-spouse doesn't want stepparent to "parent"?

Please send your blending family questions to brigitte@mylifeinstruction.com to be answered in the weekly blender brain challenge Q & A Blender brain question of the week: Prior spouse does not want stepparent...

CREST helps teens make safe and mindful sex choices

The topic of "teenage sex" is universal among teens, parents, educators, community organizations and media. However, parents are often uncomfortable, tentative and ineffective when attempting to communicate with their teens about sex. Additionally, parents are the last ...

Blended family question of week: How do you help children of different ages with remarriage?

Kate writes: My younger daughter is struggling more with my remarriage than my older daughter. I am surprised by this and looking for guidance. She is 6 and my older daughter is 12. Thank you, Kate A: Kate, thank you...

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