Podcast Episodes
Back to Search81. How a Missing Bio-Parent Impacts Kids in the Delicate Blending Process (Part 1)
Season 2021
The best scenario for kids is when they can have a healthy relationship with both of the parents they love.
Sadly, many kids in blended families ha…
5 years, 7 months ago
80. From "Mostly Miserable" to "More In Love" — One Couple's Inspiring Transformation [with Wes & Jennie]
Season 2021
Blended family marriage is unique and it takes intentional effort to stay connected and communicate well. That is especially true when the typical s…
5 years, 7 months ago
79. 4 Conflict Communication Patterns that are Hurtful and Toxic to Your Relationship
Season 2021
Every couple has conflict.
That's a simple reality we should all expect — especially for those of us who live each day in the challenges of blended …
5 years, 7 months ago
78. Cultivating More Passion, Intimacy and Commitment in Your Marriage
Season 2021
Every relationship starts with attraction and some passion. And true intimacy grows as we get to know and discover each other. And then we make th…
5 years, 7 months ago
77. 3 Unique Differences That Make a Blended Family Marriage Challenging
Season 2021
Maybe we all start out on a similar romantic path — we meet, connect at a deep level and then fall in love.
But when the dating stage gives way to eve…
5 years, 8 months ago
76. How to Restore Your Relationship with a Child After You've Messed Up
Season 2021
The truth is there are going to be times when we mess up.
We unintentionally lose control…we make mistakes…and the result is usually distance and tens…
5 years, 8 months ago
75. How to Use Personality Insights to Improve Your Approach to Parenting
Season 2021
I wanted to connect with my step-daughter, Annika from day 1. But sometimes — if I was really honest, she drove me a bit nuts.
Her habits, choices an…
5 years, 8 months ago
74. How to Develop Appropriate and Effective Consequences that Empower Responsibility
Season 2021
Ever wondered why your usual 'go-to' consequences for the kids seem to have lost their impact? Or maybe you've been struggling to get on the same pa…
5 years, 8 months ago
73. 4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Kids
Season 2021
You might think that 'boundaries' are just about getting kids to comply and behave — but that really isn't the goal.
Loving boundaries provide stabi…
5 years, 8 months ago
72. The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded Relationships
Season 2020
Most step-couples start out trying to simply use common sense around how to "blend" their family and create bonded relationships.
But it seems like we…
5 years, 9 months ago