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Expertise
As a stepparent of 4 children and a family coach, I can answer questions about the issues that arise in step-parenting including discipline,blended families, boundaries and guidelines.
Experience in the area
I have 18 years as a stepfather, and over three years as a family coach focusing on unifying, strengthening and empowering families.
Publications
My wife and I have written 2 books on Family FUSE Your Family - Family: Unify Strengthen Empower! and Raising Families
Education/Credentials
BA(Recreation Administration) Grad Studies in Urban and Regional Planning and Design Certified as a LifeSuccess Consultant/Coach
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Eleanor | 04/23/12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | What a fascinating response! I will definitely ..... |
| Sue | 03/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jennifer | 03/26/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much! You made it ..... |
| kim | 03/21/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank You, your response was very helpful ..... |
| Stacey | 03/14/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Your response was very helpful ..... |
Recent Answers from Rick Olson
2012-04-25 step parents and sex:
Mick Without more information it is hard to give you a good answer. How long have you been together ( I would assume it is only a short time). How long has the bio father been gone... is he still
2012-04-20 Blaming the step-parent for 'negative vibes':
Eleanor I understand that you are hurt that your step daughter is making decisions that you feel are not in her best interests. You have put time and effort into helping her be all that she can be
2012-03-28 manipulative stepdaughter:
Sue It sounds like you have a lot of things that you are dealing with right now. First of all there is no magic solution that will make things right in this situation. You need to realize that you
2012-03-22 Stepson and father issues:
Susan I beleive you already know what you need to do. Trust to the feelings inside of you. My advise: I am going to be blunt. I only have one word of advice for you. LEAVE. Get away from
2012-03-21 help I'm so confused:
I accidently hit the send button before I was finished. more at the end I was tempted in my first response to ask if his behavior had changed and if his grades had dropped and if he was secretive and
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