Couples Thrive, Inc.

10/30/2025

I think sometimes we forget that alignment isn’t a one-time thing.

You don’t just “get on the same page” once and stay there.

You keep coming back to it, especially when life feels messy.

Blended families work not because it’s easy, but because two people keep showing up, choosing each other, and choosing the kids , even when it’s hard.

It’s not perfection that keeps a family together. It’s commitment.

Yesterday I worked with a blended family couple, and something we talked about stuck with me.We’re so quick to measure p...
10/27/2025

Yesterday I worked with a blended family couple, and something we talked about stuck with me.

We’re so quick to measure progress by how close everyone feels, how connected the step-parent and child are, how “bonded” the family seems. But real connection doesn’t happen on command.

Sometimes love grows in silence, in small gestures, in showing up even when it’s awkward or one-sided.

That slow, steady kind of love usually ends up being the strongest kind.

Don’t rush the bond. Trust the process. The closeness will come. 🌿

10/13/2025

Fights happen. They are part of every relationship, especially in blended families.

But what really matters is what happens after.

It is not the fight that breaks the bond. It is the silence, the distance, and the lack of repair that follow.

Next time you and your partner argue, try saying, “I don’t love how we handled that, but I love you. Let’s fix this together.”

That one moment of repair does more for your connection than pretending everything is fine ever will. 💙

Comment BLUEPRINT to join the waitlist for The Blended Family Alignment Blueprint and learn the full Growth, Rupture, Repair process I use with my clients when we open in January.

10/09/2025

If you’re a stepparent, take a deep breath. 💚

When I became a stepmom, I thought love and respect would come quickly if I just tried hard enough. But I learned that step-parenting moves at its own pace.

Respect takes time.
Connection grows slowly.
And patience is the quietest form of love. 💚

You don’t have to replace anyone to matter. You just have to keep showing up, even when it feels like nothing is changing. That is what makes the difference.

Which of these reminders hits home for you today? 👇

10/07/2025

When every week feels like a new argument… when parenting starts to feel like a power struggle instead of teamwork… that’s not failure — that’s misalignment.

In blended families, chaos usually isn’t from lack of rules. It’s from two people leading with different playbooks.

The good news? Alignment is a skill, not luck. And once you learn how to lead with one vision and one voice, everything changes — peace, teamwork, and connection finally become possible again. 💙

The Blended Family Alignment Blueprint opens this January. Comment BLUEPRINT to join the waitlist and get the tools to finally parent as a team.

10/02/2025

Stepparenting isn’t about replacing or competing — it’s about adding. 💙

When you try to erase the other parent, it only creates more resistance. But when you step into your role with steadiness, safety, and care, you become an irreplaceable part of the family system.

Your worth isn’t measured in comparison. It’s measured in the connection you build.

👉 For all the stepparents out there: What’s one way you’ve embraced your role without feeling the need to compete?

From my notes app 📓: As a former step-mom, I learned respect isn’t demanded — it’s grown through consistency, care, and ...
09/15/2025

From my notes app 📓: As a former step-mom, I learned respect isn’t demanded — it’s grown through consistency, care, and patience. 🌱

When your stepchild comes back from the other home and seems distant or acts out, it’s easy to think: “They’re rejecting...
08/29/2025

When your stepchild comes back from the other home and seems distant or acts out, it’s easy to think: “They’re rejecting me.”

But here’s the truth ⬇️

👉 It’s not rejection.
👉 It’s transition stress.
👉 Two homes = two sets of rules.
👉 Acting out often means they’re adjusting, not pushing you away.

Custody switches are one of the hardest transitions for kids. Their big feelings show up in big behaviors — and it’s not a reflection of your worth as a parent or stepparent.

Inside the Blended Family Alignment Blueprint, I give you tools to handle these transitions with more patience, teamwork, and confidence.

🔎 Want support navigating blended family life? Tap the link in my bio.

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