Take some time to consider these 3 areas of gratitude that every one of us has — and can change your life.

Consider what kind of "strategic pause" you might need to take — or check out the 5 episodes you might really need right now.

Don't be duped by these surprising and sneaky unity breakers…

Find out how to thrive — even when you have to endure these disheartening realities.

Discover the "Outlaw Words" that might be hijacking your most important conversations.

Find out which powerful, personal traits you can develop to experience more unity and success in your blended family.

Don't let feelings of guilt or regret keep you stuck. Discover 3 ways you can move forward to experience what you really want in your blended family.

Find out how to minimize the disappointment, frustration and stress that could come along with Mother's Day in a blended family - so that you can experience something different this year.

Find out how you can respond in healthy ways to the ongoing grief that can set in for a bio-parent when their kids are at the other house…

Discover the common ways unintended favoritism sneaks into blended family life and how you can safeguard your family against it…

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

Blended family dynamics will inevitably create a minefield of challenging situations. If there's one thing you can expect, it's this: you're going to get your feelings hurt! In this episode, we're sharing our real-life examples and painful experiences to help you discover why forgiveness is absolutely critical for you and your family.

In this episode, we're launching the NEXT STEP CHALLENGE! We'll be walking alongside you with simple and doable steps. These steps will help get you started so that you can move beyond your current challenge — and we'll even be taking the challenge along with you!

Special occasions are sometimes tough for blended families — Mother's Day is no exception. Disappointment, frustration and resentment are all things I've experienced on Mother's Day and chances are you have too. But it doesn't have to be that way. Find out how to experience something different this year in this episode (and don't miss the tips for husbands too!).

What do you want for your family over the next year? If you're like most couples in a blended family, you might feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. 1 year from now, you probably don't want everyone experiencing the same challenges they are now. You want something new…something better. But how do you make that happen? That's where we come in. Check out this week's episode to discover your starting point to something new for your family this year!

Ever been blindsided in life? That's pretty common for blended family couples. We all try to anticipate what stepfamily life will be like, but it doesn't take long to realize that reality doesn't always line up with what we pictured. You've probably faced at least one of the 7 unexpected realities we're uncovering in this episode, so don't miss the simple next steps we'll share for each one. Head over to the podcast now to listen in…

What do you do when the hard realities of blended family life are shattering the hopes you had when you first set out. We all have ideals and expectations in the beginning that eventually seem impossible to reach. In this week's podcast episode, we're covering 3 steps you can take when reality and disappointment set in…

Are we the only ones who want to avoid budgeting for the holidays?! Can't we just spend whatever we want to bring a little happiness to our blended family this one time per year? We wish that were the case. The truth is budgeting in a blended family is more about relationships and emotions than it is about money. As you head into the holidays this year, consider adopting these 4 mindsets…they may just keep you connected as a couple and as a family!

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.

Are you hoping for a happy holiday season in your blended family, but worried about the kids’ attitudes? Or maybe you're more concerned about that negotiation you know is coming with the Ex? Here are 8 tips that will help as you prepare for the holiday season!