Episode Details

What's the key to overcoming parent-child allegiances? 

In a word — it's UNITY! 

Over the previous several episodes we've talked about some of the emotional barriers that bio-parents often experience.  We also covered those "easy wrong turns" that stepparents tend to make while navigating a parent-child allegiance.

As you're working through your own emotions and mindsets, you'll also need to intentionally build unity so that you can become effective parenting partners and work as a team.

In this episode, we share five powerful strategies that will help you to get on the same page as you lead your family forward — together!  These strategies will reduce parent-child allegiances and keep the two of you connected, even when you don't agree. 

You'll Discover:

• 5 Effective Strategies to become more united as a couple and reduce parent-child allegiances
• Why a long list of "House Rules" often leads to disagreement and disconnection
• How to prioritize what's most important and lead your family in the right direction — together
• Why "connecting in conflict" is so important and how to do that well
• Discover a significant first step toward providing a foundation of growth in your home — including how you manage parenting

Resources from this Episode:

• Blog:  How to Start Transforming Your Blended Family's Future (Part 1)
• Blog:  How to Implement a Simple 'Code of Conduct in Your Home (Part 2)
• Online Workshop:  Stepfamilies that Make It!
• Episode 9:  A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
• Episode 50:   How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want
• Learn more about our Relate Strong Coaching Program by scheduling a FREE consultation with us
• Episode 51:  Overcoming Discouragement (Part 1)
• Book:  The Smart Stepfamily Marriage
• Want to check out Ron Deal's article?  Click here:  Placing Your Spouse in the Front Seat of Your Heart

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