Show #39 – Single Parenting

Aired Sunday, August 22, 2010 8 to 9 AM Eastern Time on www.CFRU.ca 93.3 FM in Guelph, Ontario, Canada

When listening to our guests, I was reminded that our presumptions of people are rarely correct. When you think of “single parents”, do you have a particular type of person or situation in mind?

Together, our guests represent three different single parenting circumstances: co-parenting in different homes, single parenting (with sporadic involvement from the other parent), and sole parenting (when the other parent dies).

Three single parents share their wisdom: Tim Bolton (www.walkingwithyou.ca), Chantalle Asselin (www.yogawithchantalle.com), and Rashel Tremblay (a freelance writer for www.naturallifemagazine.com)

What are the specific challenges of single and sole parents?

How do single parents meet their needs for rest and support?

We talk about having the maturity to acknowledge our mistakes so that we can learn from them. We don’t have to have all the answers for ourselves or our kids. Instead, we can explore our grief, confusion, love, and be open to ask and receive support from others.

Show 14 – Step-Families / Blended Families

Aired: Sunday, January 24, 2010 || 8 to 9 AM ET on www.CFRU.ca 93.3 FM in Guelph

Line Brunet has a son from a previous marriage and lives with her new husband. Nearly half of North Americans are involved in some step-relationship. Line joins me in talking about the challenges of Step Families.

Having always been fascinated with human behaviour, potential and transformation, becoming a Life Coach was Line Brunet’s calling. Because of her own personal transformation, through family, career and health challenges, helping others do the same has become her passion. Line Brunet is a Certified Life Coach, Master Family Dynamics Coach, Master Spirit Life Coach and a member of the Certified Coaches Alliance as well as, Toastmasters International. A strong advocate for families, she hosts Family Focus on Blog Talk Radio every Thursday, 1 pm ET: www.blogtalkradio.com/familyfocuscoach

You can reach Line at: www.HorizonsLifeCoaching.com

Why do 60% of blended families end in divorce?

Living in a Step Family is a balancing act of grief, new family life, and navigating the maze of mixed feelings, different parenting styles, and the many relationships in your kid’s life. What are some of the do’s and don’ts?

How do you keep relationships with extended family?

Be open. Expect the unexpected. Develop good working relationships, communication skills, and problem solving skills.