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018. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
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…
017. 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
STEPPARENTS…have you ever felt disrespected by a step-child? You're not alone! We hear about disrespect in blended families all the time and we've learned a few things by coaching couples in different ways to respond. If you've ever felt disrespected as a stepparent (or bio-parent!), then click below to listen to this week's podcast episode…
013. How to Parent as a Team in Your Blended Family
How does a blended family couple come together around discipline? That's a question we recently received — and that's what we're tackling in this podcast episode. We'll discuss the first things we should focus on as bio-parent and step-parent to become a great parenting team. Check it out…
008. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids — A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander (Part 2)
Have you noticed one of your kids behaving defiantly or acting out lately? Maybe you suspect that the negative influence or even direct lies of a Toxic Ex has something to do with it. If that's you, then you need to discover the simple strategy to help your kids uncover the truth for themselves…and that's exactly what we have for you in this week's podcast episode. Check it out!
007. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids — 5 Steps That Help (Part 1)
Do you struggle to know how to support your child when they've had their feelings hurt by your Toxic Ex? I felt inadequate in those moments when my daughter was crying and upset because of hurtful things that occurred in her other home. I didn't want to badmouth her dad…I just wanted to help her move beyond the hurts. Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear the 5 Steps I discovered that really helped my daughter. And they can help your kids too…
006. Are Your Kids Stuck in a ‘Parental Allegiance’ and What Can You Do About It?
Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated? Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler.
004. Can you overcome your parenting-style differences?
Eventually, step-couples feel stuck because their parenting-styles seem to be so different. Their differences often lead to conflict — but what if there's more to the story?
In this episode, we'll explore what parenting-styles really are — and what most couples really mean when they are feeling frustrated that their styles are just too different. Then we'll offer practical insights and resources that will help you take the next step toward getting united in your parenting.