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Scenario

When kids manipulate differences between divorced parents and stepparents

Our teenagers are playing us against each other — telling me one thing and their stepmom another — and when we try to get on the same page it turns into a fight about whose rules matter more and whether I'm undermining the stability they've built.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

A fractured family system is struggling to create consistent authority while children exploit the natural divisions.

Your guide for this
Rabia
Rabia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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