My teenager wants an Instagram account, Here’s my response
I recently allowed my daughter, Kelcie to take over my Facebook page. As the precocious person that she’s been since […]
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This couple left divorce court and went to lunch
Hannah and Fard have ended their time as life partners and they’ve penned an excerpt that has the internet abuzz. […]
Couple Shares Marriage Lessons After Leaving Divorce Court
Hannah and Fard have ended their time as life partners and they’ve penned an excerpt that has the internet abuzz. […]
Are You Scared Shitl*ss over Your Stepkid’s Upcoming Summer Visit?
https://youtu.be/qQZimLguAVE Many of us are sending kids away or welcoming them into their ‘non-custodial’ homes for the much anticipated Summer […]
VIPod: Ep 1 Would You Still Say YES?
I’m in VIPStepmom launch celebration mode so here is a bonus version of our VIPStepmom podcast! I asked all the […]
VIPStepmom PODCAST: Would You Still Say YES?
I’m in VIPStepmom launch celebration mode so I’m sharing a taste of just ONE of the exclusive resources for VIPStepmom […]
Podcast 012: I finally created a STEPMOM ONLY Community
I realized that many of fellow StepSistas (stepmoms+sisterfriends) listen to my podcast because of my approach to stepmomming. After careful […]
10 Commandments for StepMoms
Here are YOUR rules for stepmommin’! Print them, make them your screensaver! Commit them to memory. Everything I share is […]
StepMom Affirmations: Listen When You’re Feeling Imbalanced
I shared this on my podcast a while back and I’ve received some amazing messages! One of our #stepsistas told […]
Check out a Group Coaching Session
During this particular Group Coaching Session, stepmoms, myself and my Coach friend Yamille McBride had some unadulterated conversation about our […]
PODCAST 011: WTF is Borderline Personality Disorder?
I recently chatted with my friend Brian Barnett. He is not only an expert on Borderline Personality Disorder, he’s actually […]
Happy Stepmother’s Day (Yes, it’s a REAL thing!
In 2000, 9-year old Lizzie Capuzzi decided that she wanted to celebrate her stepmother, Joyce and felt this should be […]
17 Quotes About Finding Inner Peace by Lydia Sweatt
When you look deep within yourself, do you see peace or internal conflict? Finding inner peace, achieving peace of mind, […]
How your man can help EASE your stepmom STRESS
A loving dad named Brandon reached out to me because he wants to learn how to ease his girlfriend’s stepmom […]
Why is your babymama so ANGRY?!
Real Talk series! Today I had the chance to speak with Ms. Jennifer Pink! She’s a Single Mother advocate and […]
I interviewed Mashonda about coparenting with Alicia Keys
Mashonda, ex-wife of music producer Swizz Beats discusses healing from their messy divorce, forgiving Alicia Keys and putting her son […]
Study a person’s ingredients before you feed them to your soul
There is no such rule that you must accept abuse or disrespect because you now occupy a new role! If […]
How to Master Long Distance Coparenting
I sat down with Skyra Thomas, founder of FliptheZip.com, a community that connects people looking to relocate. We discussed a […]
Setting Limits with Crazy Bitches
kPaul Elam is quite colorful but he is VERY experienced on personality disordered women. If you are not easily offended, […]
How to EXPOSE the narcissist in Court
How to EXPOSE the narcissist in Court and/or to Psychologist! This video teaches how to prove that a coparent is […]
My 10 Year Stepdaughter is Ruining My Marriage
My Client has watched helplessly as her 10-year old custodial stepdaughter has transformed from loving to tough-to-love in less than […]
6 Ways to Spot a Narcissistic Mother
Living alongside a narcissist is hard work. Co-parenting with a narcissistic is tough. This type of mother seeks sympathy from […]
Podcast 010: How To Cope When Your Child Is Turned Against You with Erasing Family
This week I am chatting with the founder of Erasing Family, Ginger Gentile. According to www.Erasingfamily.org, in the US alone, […]
PODCAST 009: 14 Signs You Are Jealous of Your Best Friend
via GIPHY The Brady Bunch is arguably the most well-known blended family sitcoms in pop culture. The feature film version […]
PODCAST 008: Naja chats with media-maven Demetria L. Lucas
In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat with pop-culture maven, Demetria L. Lucas on […]
How I Became a Successful Life Coach
There are Life Coaches that are far more well-known than me, so I am always pleased when someone asks […]
Podcast 007: How to heal from physical and emotional abuse
In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat with Psychotherapist and abuse survivor, Anita Bentata. […]
My 1st Personal Blog entry, my friend Winnie
I rarely share deeply personal parts of my life at Blended and Black so I started a section called Naja’s […]
Podcast 006 Toxic motherhood is a VERY real thing!
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, I chat […]
Podcast 005 Advice from Veteran Stepmom Brenda Ockun
OMG, I’m so excited to share my chat with Brenda Ockun, the publisher of Stepmom Magazine. *Shameless plug, I […]
PODCAST 004: Affirmations to Help Stepmom Stay Sane
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja […]
What if Nipsey Hussle was killed because he hurt someone’s feelings?
The recent shooting death of rapper Nipsey Hussle has rocked music lovers everywhere. The conspiracy theorists are running rampant and […]
Blended and Black Founder, Naja Hall is a COVERGIRL! Stepmom Magazine
Great news Fam! Our founder, Naja Hall landed her very 1st magazine cover with Stepmom Magazine! Check out her article […]
003 PODCAST: You’re probably ADDICTED to DRAMA with
Listen on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Play In this episode of I Know I’m Crazy with Naja Hall, […]
PODCAST: How to handle a HIGH CONFLICT Ex with finesse
I couldn’t wait until the premiere date next week to share something on the *first season of I Know I’m […]
Naja Hall’s new podcast, ‘I Know I’m CRAZY’ is making waves
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the B&B Team We are so excited to announce the arrival of Naja Hall’s highly anticipated […]
How I Saved My Marriage
Originally published by Richard Paul Evans My oldest daughter, Jenna, recently said to me, “My greatest fear as a child […]
Surviving The Holidays When You Cannot See Your Kids
by Stephanie Waldon Dear Alienated Parent, For most parents, the holidays are a time of joyful celebrations filled with family […]
Stepmom Advice: Biomom Keeps Blocking Me and I’m Not Sure What To Do
Hi Naja! I’ve followed you for a while now and really appreciate the advice you provide. I’m looking for […]
50 Signs You’re in Love With a Narcissist
Ultimately you were never loved you were used, abused and manipulated. You loved a facade that didn’t exist, you became addicted … you should run away before it’s too late.
How to Co-Parent After Divorce and Infidelity
How do we forgive the unforgivable? How do we renew a relationship that has been broken beyond repair? You may […]
How To Tell Your Stepchildren You’re Pregnant!
When my husband and I added the twins to our blended family of four boys, the timing wasn’t the best. […]
Divorce: What It Feels Like To Mourn My Father In Life and In Death
I’m a man’s man. I love sports, so much so that I’ve made a career of talking about sports. I’ve […]
Client Session: My 10-Year Old Stepdaughter is Ruining My Marriage
My Client has watched helplessly as her 10-year old custodial stepdaughter has transformed from loving to tough-to-love in less than […]
10 Questions To Ask Before Marriage
Marriage is serious business. But with the divorce rate at 50%, it’s smart to do your research before leaping into […]
Matt Barnes Awarded SOLE Custody of Twins With Gloria Govan
We all saw it coming #Fam! There has finally been a judgment in the Matt Barnes and Gloria Govan saga. […]
How I Survived Being Raised By a Narcissistic Mother
This is the story of my childhood and how I survived. Growing up with my mom was interesting, to put […]
I Was Raped 96 Times By the Same Man
I’ve been a Blended & Black member since it 1st started and I have seen many women share their stories […]
I interviewed The Deadbeat Hunter! Child Support Recovery
The Blended & Black Facebook live Series kicked off last night. Our inaugural interview was with Simone Spence, The Deadbeat […]
Steve Harvey’s Ex Wife is Coming For Him….AGAIN
The ex Wife of Steve Harvey, Mary Harvey is at it again. We all remember her from her publicity rounds […]
PODCAST: Founder Naja Hall’s iHeartRadio Interview!
I’m so excited to announce a cool opportunity that I had last week. The nice folks at iHeartRadio got word […]
#AskDad: My Teenage Daughter Ignores my New Wife
Dear AskDad, I just got married 6 months ago and my teenage daughter refuse to talk to my wife. She […]
I’m Over the Drama: A Happy Mom’s note
I get A LOT of inspiration from the Blended & Black Facebook group. Yesterday someone posted this picture on the […]
Why Cleveland Killer Steven Stephens Affects ALL of Us
UPDATE: Stephens has committed suicide. His body was found at 10am EST April 18. Mental illness is REAL and should […]
Can My Boyfriend Claim My Child on His Taxes
Short answer: No. Do not let your boyfriend claim your child that is not his for the Earned Income Tax […]
Can I Divorce My Spouse Who Has Mental Illness
This question raises several issues. The most important one may be the definition of mental illness. It is very normal […]
When Your Spouse Has a Mental Illness
Alma’s speech became stilted, and her eyes brimmed with tears as she shared the moment she knew her marriage was […]
PODCAST: I Cyber Bullied My Husband’s Mistress and Went to JAIL
LISTEN NOW: Soundcloud or Youtube What happens when you find out your Husband is cheating? Well this week’s guest, Sassi, took […]
Namaste and F*ck You: When Your Man Abandons His Children
Namaste simply means “The divine in me bows to the divine in you.” “Namaste creates a loop of bliss to […]
Can’t We ALL Just Get Along: New Wife vs. Ex Wife
Today I talked with Blended and Black member, Antoinette. Together she and her Husband have blended clan of 8 children! […]
Disrespectful Stepkids and How to Handle Them
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
Why You Should Get On Your Ex Wife’s Good Side
HEAR ME OUT BEFORE I GET AN #EyeRoll! Today, let’s TRY a little tenderness! If you’re in a high conflict […]
What Happens When Children of DIVORCE Grow Up
There are many adults whom hate their fathers. You may not respect his new Wife, you do not speak to […]
Tax Season For Blended Families: Do I File With My Spouse If They Owe?
Married Filing Separately If you are married, you and your spouse can choose whether to file separate tax returns or […]
The Breakup Breakdown: How to GRACEFULLY Go From TAKEN To Single
https://youtu.be/MBPR4ybsFms When I came across this clip, I immediately thought of every woman I know! I thought about the countless […]
How To COPE When Your EX Moves On
The most unfortunate time in a relationship is when you realize it has reached its climax. The best times have […]
Angry Wife Blasts Cheating Husband’s Mistress on Facebook
By Naja Hall I normally rest up on Saturday mornings, but this tea is far too juicy not to share! […]
Should You Stay Facebook Friends With Your Ex’s Family?
Back in the good old days when all we had were pagers — scratch that, let’s go even further. Back […]
Letter to My Daughter’s Stepmum: A Message to Ex-Husband’s New Wife
In a blog post that soon went viral, Candice Curry, 39, wrote ‘you were supposed to be hideous, remember? But […]
When Ex-Wives Become Alienators
After reading the list, don’t get discouraged when you notice that some of your own behaviors have been alienating your […]
When a Man Has To Grieve Living Children – Parental Alienation Exposed
Submitted by a member of the Blended and Black community Have you ever found yourself saying, “I don’t know what […]
How to Co-Parent With Your Child’s Stepmother
You may think, at first pass, that co-parenting with your child’s stepmother is unreasonable. If you think about it, we […]
How to Cope With Feeling Worthless After Infidelity
When I coach women that have experienced infidelity, there are many variables to each individual circumstance; however, there is a […]
Did Having Too Many Kids Derail Nivea’s Music Career?
Babies are a blessing but there is a such thing as TOO many kids. Singer Nivea shares an intimate look […]
Mashonda Gets REAL About Her Messy Divorce, Forgiving Alicia Keys and MORE…
I recently sat down with Mashonda, author of Blend. The ex-wife of music producer Swizz Beats discusses healing from her […]
#AskDad: MIL Prefers My Husband’s Ex Over Me
Dear Ask Dad, I don’t know what to do. My MIL is still stuck on my husband’s BM (they were […]
Ep 4: Off The Clock-Arizona Reps SAVAGE Siblings Endorse Opponent
Watch on our new series Off The Clock 3 ways: Youtube Playlist Facebook IGTV (from your phone)
Ep 3: Off The Clock- Webbie Catches His Teen Son With His Pants Down!
Rapper and father, Webbie had a rough night with his teenage sons. He decided to take his grievance to instagram […]
Ep. 2: Off The Clock – Housewife Gizelle Bryant’s “Odd” Co-Parenting Relationship
Pastor Dr. Jamal Bryant (exhusband of Real Housewive’s star Gizelle Bryant) chats about his unique coparenting style. While he claims […]
Ep 1: Off the Clock – Tamar Braxton Has A New Man!
Tamar Braxton recently gushed about her 3-month love affair with her brand new African prince. She and her estranged husband, […]
10 Types of Toxic Dads and How To Survive Them
Father’s are supposed to protect their little ones from all the scary, physical and emotional dangers of the world. So […]
How To Ease Long Distance Co-Parenting Conflict
Blended and Black’s, Naja Hall sat down with Skyra Thomas, founder of Flip the Zip, a community that connects people […]
How My Parents’ Divorce Prepared Me for Mine
I said I would never divorce. I am the child of divorced parents, and I had no intentions of putting […]
EXCLUSIVE: The Single Mom Behind the ‘Homeless to Harvard’ Teen Phenom
By now, we’ve all heard about Richard “Tre” Jenkins, the teen that went from homeless to Harvard. He has been […]
#AskDad: Daughter Loves Stepmom But Hates Her Mom
Dear Ask Dad, As a man I have never written in to one of these columns, but I don’t know […]
A Lovenote To The Childless Stepmom
A childless stepmom may feel Isolated. Humiliated. Underestimated. These are probably the most common sentiments of stepmothers who do not […]
How to Kick Your Husband’s Ex-Wife Out Of Your Marriage
Stepmom! Hey girl hey! Here’s a bit of advice that I almost learned TOO LATE! I know it sucks to […]
PODCAST: How Naja Hall became the ‘Queen of Conflict Resolution’
I have not spent much time contributing to the B&B podcast, but I have been lucky enough to be featured […]
#AskDad: My Ex Always Criticizes What I Feed Our Kid!
Dear Ask Dad, my ex-husband is a nutritionist; he is a holistic nutritionist at that. He insists that I feed […]
Lettuce Pray! By Popular Demand: Prayer Call
Join the call: Thursday August 9th 8:00-8:30p Eastern Call in number: (712) 770-4010 Access Code: 605465# I’ve not appealed to God as […]
Study a Person’s Ingredients Before You Feed Them to Your Soul
Yesterday, I sat down with Dr. Jenelle Kariotis of Big Change of Heart, a platform that focuses on individuals, couples, and […]
#AskDad: Spoiled Stepdaughter Spoiling My Marriage
Dear AskDad, I’m at odds. My step-daughter has no manners and her father won’t discipline her at all. He is […]
#AskDad: Should I Break Off My Engagement?
Dear AskDad, I’m a single mom and I’ve been dating this man for 3 years. The entire time he has […]
When Your Husband’s Ex-Wife Has Borderline Personality Disorder
THE GOOD WIFE Who’s helping You, when his Ex is a Borderline? Whether it’s your husband or lover who has […]
#AskDad: Our ‘Crazy’ is Driving Me Insane and Ruining My Marriage!
My husband has a HCBM (high conflict biomom) that is out of control. She continues to call and harass us […]
85 Kid Friendly TV Shows and Movies for Summer ’18
My bonus babies and I have been enjoying quite an active summer! We’ve been venturing around New York City and […]
Co-Parenting: Let’s Talk About Summer Vacation
Either the kids are going or coming for the summer and shifting households can be a stressful and exciting time […]
How to Solve the Three Most Common Conflicts in Blended Families
Being in a blended family presents a totally different set of challenges than a traditional family. Aside from logistics and […]
5 Ways To Rekindle Intimacy In Your Relationship
Long-term relationships have a tendency to get dull in the intimacy department. When the monotony of life sets in and […]
The BioMonster: 3 Ways YOU Created Your High Conflict BioMom
A warning for Stepmoms (and biomoms). Yes Stepmoms, you read that right. The BioMonster (high conflict bio mom) you’re dealing […]