Divorce/Blended Families

“My wife and I are not happy in our marriage. Should we raise our kids first before separating?”

View Video Transcript Hi, welcome to Tips on Teens. My name is Kent Toussaint, licensed marriage and family therapist, coming to you live on Facebook like I do every Wednesday at noon to answer your parenting questions here at Teen Therapy Center in Woodland Hills, California. Let’s jump right into this week’s question. My wife …

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“Should I let my kids decide on the custody schedule during a divorce?”

https://youtu.be/YAT-GQ1Eltk Divorce can be hard for everyone involved. For this week’s “Tips on Teens” video blog, Kent will answer the following question from a mother who is in the process of getting divorced and is wondering whether her kids should be involved in the decisions regarding custody schedules: “My husband and I are going through …

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“How do I get my stepchildren to respect me?”

Kent answers the following question from a stepfather who is struggling to better connect with his stepchildren: “How do I get my stepchildren to respect me? I’ve been living with them for over two years and they still fight me when I try to get them to do their chores, homework, etc. My step-sons and …

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“How do I emotionally support my daughter after her father disappeared again?”

https://youtu.be/QkMssvnu4e0 For this Tips on Teens Video, Kent answers the following question from a concerned single mother looking for advice in order to continue providing help and support for her 15 year old daughter: “I am a single mother of a 15 year old daughter. Thankfully my family is very supportive. Her father has tried …

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“How to rebuild trust with your teen after a messy divorce?”

https://youtu.be/-k8Rrcs2gLU This week, Kent explains how parents can strengthen trust with their teens by answering this great question: “How can we assist teens in developing trust (with peers, with parents, with everyone) when trust issues were compromised during a messy divorce and parental disputes?” Tips On Teens is a vlog that our Clinical Director, Kent …

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Fighting couple being parented by their children

When Do You Need Marriage Counseling?

Clues on Kids #011 At one time in your life, the person you share a bed with each night was the source of happiness and hope.  Remember when you both finished each other’s sentences and giggled about all those cute and sappy private jokes?  Do you recall when you both really enjoyed spending time together… …

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