Coronavirus & CoParenting
Corona and Coparenting I’ve received many questions from single parents, coparents, and stepparents during this historic pandemic and my BEST […]
blended family
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: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Handle Disrespectful Stepkids
Are you dealing with disrespectful stepkids? Why would they be disrespectful? Like it or not, phrases like, “You’re not my […]
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 […]
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 […]
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)
#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 […]
Exploring the Fragile Relationship Between Stepmothers and Stepdaughters
Stepmothers and their stepdaughters can be faced with unique challenges. There is an interesting dynamic that happens when a woman […]
How to Survive the Transition from Parent to Stepparent
Are you a biological parent that is about to become a stepparent? Perhaps you are a step parent that is […]
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 […]
Blended and Black TV is HERE! Episode 1: Spilling Tea
For the 1st episode of B&B TV, I’ve partnered with CelebrityXO to bring you a Pop Culture edition of Blended and […]
What is the Golden Uterus Complex and Are YOU a victim?
Most mothers reflect fondly upon the day their children were born as one that tested her strength, her faith, her […]
How To Find Your Lane: Second Wives and Stepmoms
As second wives, it’s not uncommon to feel the brunt of the grief from the breakdown of your Husband’s first […]
Our 1st Group Therapy session was actually good!
Last night’s facebook live Group Therapy episode was actually pretty good for our 1st run. There were a few glitches […]
The Advantage of Dating a Daddy: A Look into Modern Fatherhood and How it Affects Mothers
I remember being 22 and pregnant with my first daughter. The bold question from my uncle, “Are you prepared to […]
25 Factors That Determine the Type of Relationship You Will Have With Your Stepkids
I pulled this excerpt from a paper written by Dr. Linda Neilsen. This is another one of the pieces I […]
I Wrote a Book & I’m Having a Party. You’re INVITED!!!
*Update The Mixer was a total success! Check out the fun trailer from the evening and a few images from […]
Sunday Inspiration: Hate Eats Away at Your Happiness
Life is so short. In the blink of an eye, our time here could end. Spending your days raising hell, […]