228. Ready for Change? A Simple 4-Step Plan for Blended Family Wins in the New Year!
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Those of us in blended families already know the tension can feel relentless. It creates disconnect in your marriage, pushback from the kids, conflict with the other home, and that nagging sense that you’re doing everything you can, but nothing seems to be changing. And when you’re frustrated, overwhelmed, or discouraged, it’s easy to drift into survival mode and settle for “not that bad.”
In this episode, we'll share a clear plan to move forward in a simple way that's not about the pressure of big, dramatic New Year’s resolutions. Instead of desperately trying to fix everything at once, we walk you through a simple 4-step framework that turns insight into action.
You’ll prioritize and pick just one area of growth (so you don’t spiral into overwhelm), choose the support that fits how you actually learn, set a process-based goal you can follow through on, and commit to making one doable change over the next six weeks.
Here's the truth: transformation doesn’t happen overnight, and there are no easy fixes to the complex dynamics stepfamilies face. But change can happen with small, faithful shifts practiced over time. And if you’re wondering whether that kind of change is possible for your family, let us share a little secret with you: if we can do it, so can you!
You'll Discover:
One blended-family “essential element” you can start to focus on today
The difference between information vs. transformation and why “insight without action” keeps couples stuck
How to set process goals (not vague intentions), and capture the “gold nuggets” you want to apply to your family's current struggles
How to “work your plan” and experience real WINS in 2026!
Resources from this Episode:
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Find your Focus & Choose your Path:
Bonding:
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Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal & Gary Chapman
Understanding Kids' Perspectives:
For specific episodes to gain insight & support your kids, CLICK HERE
In Their Shoes: Helping Parents Better Understand and Connect with Children of Divorce by Lauren Reitsema
Safeguarding your Relationship / Marriage:
For specific episodes to grow deeper connection and reduce conflict, CLICK HERE
Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Nine Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Remarry by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrot
Parenting & Stepparenting:
For specific episodes to develop your parenting partnership and align family expectations, CLICK HERE
Stepparenting: Keeping It Sane by Dr. Charles Fay
Parenting Under Fire: How to Communicate with Your Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant Child by Dr. Amy J.L. Baker
Effective Co-Parenting:
For specific episodes to discover best practices and improve cooperation between homes, CLICK HERE
CoParenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce By Tammy Daughtry
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