Discover your 5-step process for developing appropriate consequences that really work for kids and will help keep you united as a couple.

Find out why boundaries are critical for blended families and discover 4 simple principles that will help your kids develop self-control, respect and responsibility for life!

Kids in blended families can struggle with difficult emotions tied to loyalty and loss — especially around the holidays. In this episode, you'll discover a 5-step process for supporting them when they're stressed or expressing disappointment.

Kids and tech can be a scary thing. For parents, it can feel almost impossible to protect our kids from the dangers of today's technology. In this episode, discover 5 simple ingredients to create training opportunities and healthy boundaries around the use of technology in your home.

Discover a practical framework to help you cope with the challenging realities of the COVID-19 pandemic and THRIVE in your blended family.

Discover 5 powerful strategies that will help you get on the same page as you lead your family forward — together! These strategies will reduce the negative impact of parent-child allegiances and keep the two of you connected, even when you don't agree.

…join us for the second half of the conversation all about the "easy wrong turns" that stepparents often make when they're frustrated with feeling stuck on the outside of a parent-child allegiance.

Tune into the first half of our conversation about the "easy wrong turns" that stepparents often make when they're frustrated with feeling stuck on the outside of a parent-child allegiance. We'll share the rest of the conversation in the next episode.

…join us for the second half of our conversation about the challenges bio-parents often face when they're stuck in a parent-child allegiance.

Listen in on the first half of our conversation about the challenges bio-parents often face when they're stuck in a parent-child allegiance. We'll share the rest of the conversation in the next episode.

In this episode we'll explore the BEST way to maintain stability for your kids and work towards consistency between homes — even if you and your Ex aren't on the same page.

Discover the 2 common, unintentional mistakes we can make when we're talking about an Ex and struggling with our own difficult emotions. These mistakes can put your kids in a bind. But you can avoid them simply by understanding what they are.

Sooner or later many of us worry about unhealthy lifestyle choices, irresponsibility or a lack of moral standards in our Ex's home. But the reality is, we can't control what's going on over there and it's hard to know just how to teach the kids better values. This week we'll equip you with a strategy to guide your kids in the right direction — and in the right way.

Authority can be difficult to figure out in blended families. There's a lot of conflicting advice out there and in this episode we're just having an honest conversation about it. Check it out.

In this special guest episode, we get to chat with parenting coach, Amanda Rueter to discover the truth about "defiance" in our kids and step-kids. You'll find out what counterwill is and why it's important.

Clear and healthy boundaries allow for stronger bonds and more satisfying relationships. Check out this episode to find out the best way to set these boundaries in your blended family.

Discover how you can sidestep the competition with your step-child and build more confidence in your partnership with your spouse. You can do both by focusing on just 2 primary things…

Ever dread alone time with your step-kids? You know, those times when your spouse is leaving for the day (or even longer) and it’s ALL up to you? If you can relate, then this episode is for you. The strategies in this episode will help you head into those alone times with confidence…

Have you ever felt fearful or frustrated about your kids pushing back when you hold to the boundaries you think are the best for them? Ever felt pressure from the kids about the things they get to do over at your Ex's house, but not in yours? Ever felt hopeless because you just don't have enough time with your kids and worried that you won't have the impact you really want? You might be stuck believing one of 4 Big Myths. Check out this week's episode where we'll bust the myths and reveal the truth…

Got some "step-sibling rivalry" going on in your home? Then you don't want to miss this podcast episode. You can't force step-siblings to love (or even like) each other. But you can create an atmosphere in your home that opens up more opportunity for all the kids to connect. Find out how…