As an Blended Family Expert my goal is to serve as a GPS that will assist blended families to navigate through some of the stress, uncertainties that are associated with making the blended family journey a successful one. Dr. “Dee” Duane Mangum
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Blended Family Seminar Series: In this seminar series, I will be discussing Conflict Resolution, Parenting on a United Father, Money Matters and Effective Communication, just to name a few.
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Happiness is a inner quality. It is a state of mind. If your mind is at peace, you are happy.
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Fearless is not the absence of fear. Being fearless is an attitude of the heart.
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Being Fearless Part 1 A
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror” Part I
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror “ Part II
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"Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror" Part III
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror “ Part IV
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror”-Part V
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror” Part VI
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror” Part VII
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror” Part VI
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“Get Out Of Your Rear View Mirror” Part VIII
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The pressures of paying child support has put a great deal of strain on the blended family’s financial structure.
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Empowerment most often means to encourage, motivate and inspire someone to take control of his or her life with belief, passion and diligence.
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The Rebirth of Respect with the blended family will set the stage for honor, loyalty and love to be implemented and treasured by everyone involved.
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Many blended families have trust issues as the go through the process of integration. Trust is not something that should be taken or handled lightly.
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The Blending of two families into one is a difficult task for any family to achieve with success. Each family brings their unique personalities and traditions.
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Blended Family Success can be achieved through allowing principles of health and hope serve as spring boards to enhance this family structure.
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Conflict resolution within the blended family sets the tone for short-term and long-term success in dealing with the many challenges encountered by the blended family.
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One conflict that often takes place In parenting within the blended family. When parents don’t present a United Front in raising their children.
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The birth-order dynamic is one of the most challenging aspect in the formulation of the blended family structure.
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The Industrial Revolution of the early 50’s played a significant role in shaping the structure of the quintessential American traditional family, which consisted of a working father, a stay-at-home mother, and children.
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Many couples within the blended family experience difficulties in the early stages of their marriage and may think that their only options are to separate or divorce. However, I believe by adopting these three principles of cooperation, communication and compassion can change the trajectory of your marriage.…
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Another challenge for blended families are finances, every thing doubles. You go from a family of three to maybe a family of six.
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When a family is created from a remarriage, The integration of different personalities can often bring forth unexpected results that are positive and healthy.
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Forgiveness is not something you just read about and it’s not a great epiphany. Forgiveness requires practice and application to be beneficial.
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Divorce has always served as one of the major disruptors of the family structure.
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The rebirth of acceptance within the blended family sets the tone for resurgence of each member of this new family structure to feel connected.
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The Blended Family GPS-Episode 1
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