 Dianne Martin, Mom and Stepmother, Stepfamily Foundation Certified Counsellor, Social Worker & Trainer |
Welcome
Information ~ Inspiration ~ Ideas
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We recognize, embrace, celebrate and support stepfamilies
You will build on your strengths, skills, and determination to create strong and healthy stepfamily relationships
Working in partnership with you, we will provide
- Information, inspiration, & ideas
- Tools
- Support & guidance
That will empower you to build, strengthen, and nurture healthy stepfamily relationships
Keep reading and see why this is important!
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The Realities Are Not Pretty
Roughly 50% of remarried families do not make it past five years
In Canada there are approximately:
- half a million stepfamilies
- 1.3 billion single parent families
- 12% children are from separated or divorced families
- One in five children in Canada have a step-sibling or half-siblings
Why is it so hard? Keep reading!
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 The stepfamily journey is both confusing and challenging |
Stepfamilies are different from traditional families
Stepfamily grief and loss issues coupled with changes in the family structure, roles, and traditions when two families merge complicate the stepfamily journey.
In contrast to traditional families, stepfamily relationships are vastly complex, multi layered, and confusing.
Informed stepfamilies can beat the odds
Click here to read Frequently Asked Questions about stepfamilies
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 Being a single parent has its own joys and challenges |
Single and Parenting
Both Dianne and David were single parents for a number of years and are familiar with the joys and challenges.
Often the freedom of being a single parent accountable only to the kids is a welcome change, but in reality, raising children following the breakup of the family is difficult and stressful.
A respectful co-parenting plan sets out mutually agreeable guidelines for your and your former partner.
Single parents are often stepparents in waiting
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 Dianne and David Martin |
We understand the issues
As single parents and then stepparents we dealt with deeply painful issues during our journey to becoming a stepfamily.
We seek to normalize the stepparenting experience and reduce the social isolation experienced by stepfamilies.
Many family service professionals may not have a solid understanding of the complexities and challenges of stepparenting.
You will be inspired and empowed to resolve resolve painful stepfamily issues through counselling, coaching, and workshops
Click here Programs & Servcies to read more about our family support and enhansement programs |
 Informed and aware step and single parent families enjoy a smoother sail! |
Mission Statement
Stepfamilies and single parents will enjoy strong, positive, nurturing relationships with each member of their biological, step and extended family.
Provide a respectful, non-judgmental, inclusive, and supportive environment where stepfamilies and single parents are empowered to build and strengthen cohesive family relationships.
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