Testimonials

What people are saying about us…

Just wanted to let you know you are both outstanding writers and leaders in the effort to serve blended families. You are a blessing to many struggling with the unique dynamics of step-family life.  Keep up the great work! ~Dan Snell, Co-Founder of The Bonded Family

Kela cares! She sincerely wants the best for EVERYONE in the stepfamily, however she isn’t willing to allow anyone to totally compromise themselves to get it. Whether she’s giving you a hug or putting a much needed foot in your behind, Kela is sincerely committed to helping you get through your stepfamily challenges. I love her! ~Barbara, client

Wednesday Martin, Author of Stepmonster, listed Kela as one of her favorite shrinks and stepmom coaches on her blog.

As both an ex and stepmother who is willing to share both her successes and mistakes made in her stepfamily, Kela just gets it…period. ~Jenny, reader

I do not know what we would have done without the help of Diane regarding the blended family issues we were experiencing.  Since meeting with Diane for the first time 6 months ago, we are in a much better place in our relationship, and have even gotten married and are expecting!  Things are just wonderful and I really feel that Diane’s help is truly priceless! Whitney and Dustin, clients

What you’re doing is golden…..essential….humane….commercial….and very/very badly needed! Jeff Ullman, creator of Great Expectations – the largest dating service in the world and Taildaters – a MTV dating show

Never in my mind would I think that I need family coaching. I thought I knew all there was to know about blended (step) families. Why not? I grew up in a blended family myself. Boy was I wrong and I’m glad I was wrong! We had a great blended family coach in Diane. She answered all questions, was never worried about time, was really down to earth, and wow did we get a shock, she even gave us homework. She also showed my wife and I techniques not only to help our marriage but to help our step family become more as one. I really appreciate the time, effort, and patience she took to work with us. We definitely would use Today’s Modern Family’s service again if needed. Diane coached us well enough that it will carry us through a lifetime. Thanks Diane, again much appreciated. Stephen, client

Throughout my counseling sessions with Diane, she helped me tremendously. I have learned to remember the good things that I love about my fiance, rather than giving up on our relationship and calling it quits because of simple blended family issues. The initial reasons my fiance’ and I called for Diane’s assistance not only helped us to get through those current circumstances we were struggling with, but more importantly prepped us for an even bigger family situation later down the road. I quickly discovered that the tools Diane gave us to use for the past issue really made a significant difference when we had an even larger situation down the road that we had to handle together. Diane expressed the importance of continual communication during arguments and disagreements with your spouse or significant other because it helps to strengthen you as a person and as a couple, and helps to lessen the breakdown within your relationship. More importantly, keep those love notes coming and going! By no means not to be-little anyone’s current situation or problem, but when Diane tells you that as a couple you will face even larger problems throughout your relationship together, take it seriously as the advice and tools she gives you now can and will make a huge difference in the future. Denise, client

Having never been part of a blended-family before, I had some challenging issues upon me.  Working with Diane, not only helped me as a stepmom, but it helped me to see the “other side of the fence” from the kid’s perspective.  Sometimes we get so caught up in how these situations make us feel that we are really missing the bigger picture; making the family work as a team.  In a blended family, as well as a marriage, communication is key.  Communicating openly will ultimately lead to a stronger relationship between you and your spouse as well as your family.  Diane was able to show us what we were doing wrong and what to do to correct it.  I appreciate the time she spent with my husband and I and helping us to get back to where we used to be.  I feel with these tools that she provided us, that we can work through any situation that should arise.  Teamwork and communication is truly the key to a happy marriage and a happy family.  Thank you Diane and Today’s Modern Family! -Shaletta, client

Contacting Diane for help with family issues was a great help to my two boys, my wife and myself. We needed help communicating with each other, the boys and their mother. She showed my wife how to “let it go” where my ex is concerned and helped the boys learn to cope with their life in two homes. She also helped me see that I don’t have to get stuck between my wife, my kids and my ex. We all were very comfortable working with Diane. She understands blended families and step-parenting first-hand, and easily combines those experiences with her coach training to help families in need. I’d recommend here to anyone who wants to have a more peaceful family life. -Dave A., Client