I (Mike) often felt stuck on the outside as a step-parent. Kim and Annika had their little inside routines and jokes that I couldn’t seem to connect with. What I really wanted was to instantly feel included…but blended family life just doesn’t work that way. When I was feeling like a Stranded Stranger, what I was really wanting was for our family to “blend”. But one stepfamily expert says that “compartmentalizing” is a better approach…

How do you help your kids navigate all the transitions and changes of blended family life? Kids in blended families most often feel powerless and helpless. You probably support them, but if you're like most of us you might not know exactly how. In this week's podcast episode, you're going to discover specific steps that will help you connect with your kids and support them through big change…

It's easy to stay focused on the negatives of blended family life. Yes, stepfamilies come with unique challenges — but they also have some very specific opportunities to build Super Strengths. Check out this week's episode from The Blended Family Coaching Show to discover 3 positives that you may not have thought about.

"Why don't my kids see what I see in my new spouse?!" This is a common complaint from bio-parents in blended families. Here's a simple strategy that will help build that bond between step-parent and step-child that really works!

Does it ever feel impossible to juggle all the relational priorities of blended family life? There never seems to be enough time to balance it all. Our suggestion is to STOP trying to balance and take a NEW approach instead…