The Stepmom's Toolbox

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. Join me this week as I talk with Brian R. King LCSW. He is the founder of SpectrumMentor.com and is an international consultant on the topics of confidence building and win win relationship strategies. He is also known for his work with Developmental Disabilities including the Autism Spectrum. Brian and his three sons are all on the Autism Spectrum.  Through his books, website, mentoring programs and interactive workshops, Brian has become known worldwide for his focus on abilities and his belief in the potential of all people to develop the skills they need to live their dreams. As Brian says, "I am defined by my dreams and my commitment to achieving them and not by any label that tries to tell me otherwise." See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Why would a stepmom coach talk about dieting?  There is so much media about dieting and being thin.  It really is a pain in the ----.  Then, I started to think about it and I realized that some basic tenants of dieting could apply to our families?  Why not consider fitness for our families?  Can we become more fit as stepparents?  Why not? So, today I give my 3 tips towards weight loss and family fitness.  It's a fun, short show.  By the way, The Stepmother Speaks Diet is offered for free on my website:  www.TheEvilStepmotherSpeaks.com.  Feel free to tweet me as well @StepmomSpeaks.

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. Join me this week as I talk with Coach Trainer, ADHD expert,  and Author, Jodi Sleeper-Triplett.   Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC,SCAC is the founder of the movement for ADHD coaching for youth. As the creator of the ADHD youth coaching model used as the basis for a groundbreaking two year coaching research study (2010), Jodi is seen by many of her peers as the foremost expert in the field of ADHD coaching for youth. Throughout her career, Jodi has worked tirelessly to support the needs and advocate for the rights of children with ADHD, learning disabilities, and developmental disabilities. Jodi is the president of JST Coaching, LLC, a premiere coach training and coaching company. She developed the first training courses focused on coaching youth with ADHD, now offered in English and Spanish. Her first book, Empowering Youth With ADHD, is available online and in bookstores. For more information – www.jstcoach.com During our 60 minutes together, we'll discuss issues around being a parent with a child diagnosed with ADD/ADHD. Looking forward to hearing your comments. See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

I begged and begged to get my guest today, Derek Frederickson, to be my guest today on Stepmom Toolbox.  I wanted him because I believe that parenthood is a combination of leadership, coaching and entrepreneurship.  After all, we are guiding our children and each family is a unique unit, dictating creativity and financial soundness.  When I think of these qualities, I wanted to bring you an expert and for me, it’s Derek.  Let me tell you a little about him. Derek Fredrickson is CEO of ClientAttraction.com, ranked on the Inc. 500/5000 List of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2011. ClientAttraction.com is devoted to teaching solo-­-preneuers how to make quantum leaps in their business using proven marketing and mindset techniques. Together with his wife Fabienne, they have created their “life by design” working together on their business in leading workshops, mastermind meetings and full day coaching programs. At the same time, they are successfully creating what many would consider the ideal life of the entrepreneurial family, free to grow their income AND quality of life to unlimited levels, while spending more time with their growing family. Derek coaches alongside Fabienne on principles of information and internet marketing to help small businesses attract more clients and receive tremendous growth in their bottom line. Visit him at his newly launched site, DerekFredrickson.com. Having any stepmom frustrations?  Feel free to drop me a note on my site:  www.TheEvilStepmotherSpeaks.com.  You can tweet me at @StepmomSpeaks.

Happy New Year to you. Wishing you Joy, Health and Happiness as well as Prosperity in your lives and in your family. This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. This week's guest is Sue Ann Gleason, Culinary Nutritionist expert, nourishment counselor and author of "No Longer Asleep at the Meal" You can read more about Sue Ann Gleason here This week, Sue Ann and I will talk about the relationship between stress and your body, handling picky eaters, doing home-cooked meals on a budget and ways to stay healthy in the midst of a busy and challenging home life. You don't want to miss the show full of great tips and information that will jump-start your new year with ideas that will really make a difference in your life and your families. Sue Ann is sharing her famous Guilt-Free Chocolate Truffles. To get your free copie, go to www.stepmomcoach.com/gultfreechocolatetruffles.php  See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

If you are a stepparent who has been stressed, depressed, and/or have lost all hope of being happy or at peace, don't miss this show! Join Publisher of RemarriageWorks.com, Paula Bisacre as she interviews Renee Canali, The Mindset Coach and author of Life As An Onion: The Journey Back to Your Core.  We'll explore how our stepchildren reflect back to us what we need to change or adopt in our relationship with them. Renee will share some family exercises to help start the new year off with new perspectives in your stepfamily life.

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. One year ends and another begins.  Each day follows the next but they are not the same.  What are you going to do to make 2012 better and britter than the last one? Join me as I share some tips to help you jump start your new year with Inspiration, Motivation and Joy.   See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. Heather Hetchler of CafeSMom.com shares with us great advice on how to create our own escape plan during the Holidays. We can plan as much as we want, but there are always surprises waiting for us. Listen to the great suggestions made by Heather. Grab your favorite beverage and take notes.  I'll look forward to chatting with you then. See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach.  This week's guest is Debra Beck, author of "My Feet Aren't Ugly: A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself From the Inside Out:.  Debra is a devoted mentor for teenage girls and parents on issues facing teenages and parents today.   We'll be talking about what teenage girls go through today, how they treat eacho other and why it's so hard for girls to have self-esteem. For more about Debra, visit her website at www.empoweredteensandparents.com See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

On December 8th, the Evil Stepmother will host Koelle Simpson, the Horse Whisperer.  Now, why would I have a horses whisperer on a show dedicated to step families?  The answer will change your life.  At the end of the day, parenting is about leadership.  Our greatest teachers are usually those that we least expect.  Ever feel as if you don't know what to do with your step children or bio children?  The answer is right in front of us and it is an unbelievable honor to have Koelle show us the way. Straight from the Tedx Conference in San Diego, Koelle returns to guest on The Stepmom Toolbox Show.  Life coach and horse whisperer, Koelle Simpson, offers a new perspective on communication and trust development. Her mission in life is to help others to reconnect with the amazing lessons of nature. Individuals are able to unleash the powerful leader within each of us.

Winning At Parenting by Two Parenting Experts. Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. Join me this week as I talk  Barbara Desmarais.   Barbara Desmarais is a parenting and life coach in Vancouver, Canada.  She has worked with parents for close to 25 years and is the mother to four, young adult children, including twin step-sons who are both deaf.  She is frequently quoted in Canada’s leading parenting magazine “Today’s Parent”.  She coaches parents privately, mostly over the telephone and is a speaker on topics related to parenting.   Barbara's website is www.theparentingcoach.com Barb and I will talk about our roles and successes around being parents in stepfamilies and what we learned in our journey. See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Are you in a heart-wrenching tug of war over your children? Are you going through or contemplating family court? Learn how to minimize the damage that can be caused to children who are caught in the middle of parental conflicts. Join host Paula Bisacre, publisher of RemarriageWorks.com as she interviews Justice Harvey Brownstone, a sitting Ontario provincial court family law judge; author of the bestselling book, Tug of War: A Judge's Verdict on Separation, Custody Battles, and the Bitter Realities of Family Court; and host of Family Matters. Hear from a family court judge how a family court experience and custody battles can be less stressful, less confrontational, and more beneficial, especially for the children.

Don't miss this holiday celebration show for all step parents.  The entire Stepmom Toolbox coaching team comes together to share their holiday stories.  Expect to laugh and cry as you hear about our lessons learned and mistakes made by all of us! Our team includes Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach, Paula Bisacre of Remarriage Works, Mary Kelly-Williams of Married with Baggage and Barb Goldberg of The Evil Stepmother Speaks. If you are feeling any holiday trepidation or just want a good laugh, join us

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach with my guest Judy H. Wright. Judy is a parent educator, family coach, and personal historian who has written more than 20 books, hundreds of articles and speaks internationally on family issues, including care giving. She and Dwain, her husband of 40 years, have six grown children and seven grandchildren.  They consider their greatest success in life that their children like themselves and each other. You will enjoy Judy's approachable manner, wonderful storytelling and common-sense solutions gleaned from working with hundreds of families just like yours. Your encounter with Judy will leave you feeling inspired, entertained and especially motivated. Visit Judy's website at   http://www.judyhwright.com  for excellent references and a full listing of books, workshop topics, tele-classes and testimonials. “Visiting with Judy is like having a cup of tea with a loving auntie.” See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Get your FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" here at www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time!

Hi there.  This is Claudette Chenevert, The Stepmom Coach. We often hear what stepmoms think and say about the whole issue of stepparenting. But what about the dads in all of this?  What is their role and their responsibility in making the stepmom feel included in this new family? Join me as I talk with Bernard, my husband and best friend as we talk about our journey in becoming stepparents and listen to what Bernard will share with other dads and stepdads.  If you ever wanted your spouse to here what other men go through, this will be the time and place for it.  If you have any questions to ask Bernard or myself, feel free to join us live on the call and will be glad to help you out. See you soon. Claudette Chenevert The Stepmom Coach www.stepmomcoach.com Taking stepmoms from Surviving to THRIVING, one STEP at a time! Get you FREE Gift "3 Biggest Mistakes Stepfamilies Make" when you go to http://www.stepmomcoach.com