Ben’s Blog

Mediator Blog Helping Family Communication and Family Conflict Resolution

Ben Stich provides family and divorce mediation in Natick, MA and virtually through online video conferencing.

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Top Tip to Transform Difficult Conversations

Two never-married parents in a child custody mediation despise…
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How to Deal With Teenage Drama | Mediation | Teen Counseling Natick, MA

Understatement of the year: teenagers are tough to parent. Tell…
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How to Love Your Kids More Than Despise Your Ex

There is a family judge in Massachusetts who makes decisions…
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Relationship Issues Stressing You Out? 3 Tips to Improve Marriage Problems Without a Marriage Counselor

“Why do I NEED to consider her point of view after all the…
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Relationship Help That Could Save Your Marriage

“Stop trying to fix all my problems!” “You’re NOT…
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Parenting Tips for How to Help Your Kids Resolve Conflict

It’s Halloween time. Two brothers are upset because one…
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4 Key Strategies for Successful Co-Parenting After Divorce

Co-Parenting After Divorce While divorce can seem like an…
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Jedi Training to Develop Conflict Resolution Strategies

So, I am one of those cheesy people that draws meaning from…