Angie Blackwell
CPC, CFLE
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Stepfamilies Expert
Angie Blackwell Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Establishing Stong, Happy Stepfamilies That Last!
- Best Sellers
- StepsI Sync
- Career Focus
- Coach, Group Facilitator, Speaker, Freelance Writer
- Affiliation
- The Stepfamily Foundation, National Council on Family Relations, International Coach Federation
ABOUT BLACKWELL FAMILY RESOURCES, LLC: A family coaching and consulting firm specializing in step parenting. Our coach guides parents through one of life's most complex transitions: blending families. We help our clients create a family plan that is based on the developmental needs of their children.We respect parent's values, listen without judgment, and help them find their own solutions.
ANGIE'S QUALIFICATIONS: Angie Blackwell earned her coaching certificate from the International Coach Academy and is also a Certified Stepfamily Foundation Coach.She has a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development and a Certificate as a Family Life Educator.Her specialized training includes Family Dynamics, Effective Parenting, Mediation and Intercultural Communication.
ABOUT ANGIE
As a former teen parent, Angie didn't learn life's toughest lessons in a classroom, she lived them.Her goal is to share her lessons from divorce, single parenting and step parenting in the hope that others find, as she has, the road ahead can be better than the one behind. After dropping out of high school at age 15, she earned her general education diploma from a nearby community college.Five years later she returned to that same college to earn her Associates degree, and later earned her Bachelors degree, all while raising three children on her own.
Angie met Darren in 1998 and they were married in 2001 in an intimate ceremony on the Oregon Coast. They have five children combined (at the time 5-15 years old), all living under one roof. While they expected the first year or two to be hard, they had no idea it would take nearly FIVE years before they really felt like a family. Angie is a committed community volunteer and enjoys reading, traveling and family camping trips.
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Stepfamilies and Schools: Bridging The Gap
Fall is upon us and families everywhere are sending their children back to school. According to many estimates, at least half of those children are engaged in a step-relationship of some sort. Yet, educational institutions lack a clear and consistent approach to managing non-custodial parents and/or stepparents when it comes to exchange of information. Policies and practices vary from school to school, teacher to teacher. Children of divorce used to live primarily with one parent or the other, and that parent was the school’s only point of contact.
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Summer and Your Stepfamily
Stepfamilies are like snowflakes, no two are exactly the same. My stepkids live with me full time, but that isn't the case for many step-mothers. Many of you are probably spending a lot more time with your stepkids than you are used to doing. This post is dedicated to those of you that might be experiencing a difficult transition from part-time to full-time stepparent. Here are my suggestions for an enjoyable extended stay for your stepfamily: 1. Before the visit, talk to you spouse about your hopes, expectations and concerns.
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Co-Parenting with Your Ex
Do you still define your ex in terms of your failed relationship, or do you relate to him/her strictly as "the other parent"? How you frame your perception of your former spouse has a tremendous impact on your co-parenting relationship. The two of you may not be friends, but you’ll always be your children’s rnparents. Defining one another in terms of your own past relationship often brings up negative feelings of disappointment, resentment and anger. It’s no wonder that you forget to treat each other as co-parents and instead see each other as a reminder of your failed past.
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Families of the 21st Century
Families of the 21st Century come in all shapes and sizes. Divorce, remarriage, parenting out-of-wedlock and a host of other variables have turned nuclear families into the exception rather than the norm. As little as a half-century ago, children were typically raised in homes with two biological parents, and chances are, those two parents had the support of extended family members nearby.
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Why Your Stepkids Hate You and What You Can Do About It
I hear the same story time and again; “the kids liked me until I married their father.” So why is it that marriage often serves as the trigger, transforming once charming children into sullen stepkids? Many parents mistakenly believe that because the children are happy about the courtship that they will be happy about the marriage. They’re surprised to find that the kids no longer want step-mom-to-be included in family outings or special occasions. It’s likely that in the beginning you did things for your spouse’s kids hoping that they would like you.
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Angie Blackwell
When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us. - Helen Keller
When you bring two families together, you can be guaranteed some Armageddon evenings; When these families unite, they don't blend—they collide. - Dr Kevin Leman
Absolute calm is not the law of the ocean. And it is the same with the ocean of life. - Mahatma GandhiContacting Angie Blackwell
How to get started
Working with me is truly a customized experience to fit your needs:
I offer 1:1 and group coaching in person or via phone/email
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A series of workshops delivered in person or via phone/internet for those that need a more comprehensive, structured approach.The first step is a complimentary 15 minute consultation to determine if my services meet your needs. If we find that we are a good match, we will be begin by conducting a needs analysis to identify the gap between where you and and where you want to be. Next, we will develop a family action plan that consists of you and your new spouse's shared priorities and values regarding discipline, money, academic expectations, etc.
To learn more about my services, visit my website, http://www.blackwellfamilyresources.com or contact me via email, angie@blackwellfamilyresources.com.
Contact me today to set up your free consultation!