“Stepfamily Talk” is a radio show that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on this website. Hosted by award-winning authors Lisa Cohn and Jann Blackstone-Ford, “Stepfamily Talk” provides innovative programming for divorced and separated parents and stepfamilies. On the shows, Lisa and Jann interview divorce and stepfamily experts who provide listeners with helpful advice. In addition, our hosts chat with real people about the challenges and joys of divorce and remarriage. You don’t need special equipment to listen. Simply click on the arrow button above the title of the show you’d like to hear! See Show List below.
To submit a question that you’d like addressed on the show or to offer a show idea, email jannandlisa@stepfamilytalkradio.com.
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Stepmoms and Their Husbands' Ex-Wives
Stepfamily Talk Radio interviews Cheryl Dellasega, Ph.D., author of "GirlWars" and "Mean Girls Grown Up" about the primitive instincts that stir up tension between stepmoms and their husbands' ex-wives. She offers tips for ending "Mean Girl" games.
Advice for Divorced Dads About Ex-Wives
Stepfamily Talk Radio chats with divorced dad Craig Armstrong, executive
producer of ABC-TV's "Supernanny" about the importance of co-parenting with
ex-wives. Ph.D. psychologist William Merkel gives tips.
How Divorced Dads Can Stay Connected To Kids
Stepfamily Talk Radio interviews divorced dad Craig Armstrong, executive producer of ABC-TV's “Supernanny” about his efforts to stay connected to his kids. Ph.D. psychologist William Merkel provides tips.
Teenage Angst After Parents' Divorce
How does a teen feel when his parents split up, head to opposite sides of the country, then remarry? Actor and writer William Seymour (www.williamseymour.com) provides one teen's point of view, and Elizabeth Einstein, co-author of "Strengthening Your Stepfamily" gives parents tips about how to best handle divorce and remarriage when you've got a teen.
How Divorced Parents Create Holiday Harmony
Mary Jane Gore, who's separated from her husband, tells how she and her "ex" spend time together with their kids over the holidays--and even live in the same house on different floors. Retired family law attorney Brette Sember, author of "How To Parent With Your Ex," provides advice and ideas about creating holiday harmony--for the sake of the children.
Mom Arrested By Ex After Her Son's Ballgame (Part 1)
In a sad tale that shows how difficult life can get when ex-spouses don't get along, divorced mom Rita Hardin talks aboout how her ex and his wife had her arrested for attending her son's ballgame.
Could She Have Stopped This Divorce War? (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our interview with Rita Hardin, a divorced mom jailed for trying to see her kids at a ballgame, Rita tells how she lost physical custody of her children while trying to find a better job. Would it have been possible to stop the divorce wars and make peace with her ex?
Avoid Divorce Wars--For the Sake of Kids
Stacy D. Phillips, family law attorney and author of "Divorce: It's All About Control" provides commentary about the Rita Hardin case and tells divorced parents how to avoid divorce wars. She explains what to do if your ex is determined to fight over the children
This Stepmom is Moving, Along with Her Ex!
Maria Fossler of Elk Grove, Calif., "Bonusmom of the Year" (www.bonusfamilies.com), gets along so well with her ex that he's moving to Arizona with her, her second husband, their kids and her stepkids.
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In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Margorie Engel, president and CEO of the Stepfamily Association of America, Dr. Engel tells why stepparents are extra adults—but not Moms or Dads-- for stepkids. She describes common stepparent mistakes.
In Part 2 of our interview with Margorie Engel, president and CEO of the Stepfamily Association of America, Dr. Engel gives tips about dealing with ex-spouses and finding good stepfamily therapists.
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Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli, Harvard Medical School instructor and author of "Performance Addiction," tells how stepparents who are "performance addicts" undermine stepfamily happiness.
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In Part Two of this interview, Dr. Arthur Ciaramicoli, author of “Performance Addiction,” answers this question and gives more tips about coping with perfectionists in stepfamilies.
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In Part 1 of this interview, Jann, co-author of "Ex-Etiquette For Parents: Good Behavior After A Divorce or Separation," tells why she and her husband's ex-wife decided they needed to get along.
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Jann provides advice to stepmoms about how to relate to their husband's ex-wives.
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In part 3 of this interview, Jann Blackstone-Ford answers classic questions from biological moms about how to deal with their kids' stepmoms.
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This 4-minute interview provides a child's perspective on what it's like living in a stepfamily. How does it feel to have three older brothers and a sister who live part-time at their other parents' houses?
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We all know that stepfamilies can be challenging at first. In the first part of this interview (7 minutes), William Merkel, a Ph.D. psychologist and co-author of “One Family, Two Family, New Family,” explains why stepfamilies pose initial challenges. He give tips for getting though tough times.
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Children raised in stepfamilies are often portrayed as "second class" citizens and underachievers. In part 2 of this interview (7 minutes), Bill dispels some of the myths about these children and explains how they adjust over the long-term. He gives some tips about how to create successful, loving stepfamilies