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.
A fractured family system is struggling to create consistent authority while children exploit the natural divisions.
“Where Are You with Stepparenting and blended family dynamics?”
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.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.