Podcast Episodes
Back to Search11. 3 Hidden Strengths for Imperfect Blended Families
Season 2019
Blended Family Life can be a great "classroom" for our kids (and for adults) when we consider some of the positive qualities that develop. We experi…
6 years, 10 months ago
10. 8 Practical Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
Season 2019
The holiday season for blended families isn't always the joy-filled experience many of us hope for. We want all the challenges to be set aside — jus…
6 years, 10 months ago
9. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
Season 2019
It can be frustrating when your kids don't seem to notice the great qualities in your spouse. You can't force them to like their step-parent, but yo…
6 years, 10 months ago
8. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids - A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander (Part 2)
Season 2019
One of the most challenging seasons we experienced in our stepfamily journey was when my daughter suddenly turned against our family. And it was hea…
6 years, 10 months ago
7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5 Steps That Help (Part 1)
Season 2019
Toxic Exes can impact lots of things…and it could be that nothing is more worrisome than how they impact our kids.
The good news is that you can count…
6 years, 11 months ago
6. Are Your Kids Stuck in a 'Parental Allegiance' and What Can You Do About It?
Season 2019
Have you ever been forced to choose between two things you love?
Kids in blended families seem to be stuck in that position a lot — specifically when …
6 years, 11 months ago
5. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers from Your Past
Season 2019
Recently, we were asked to talk about getting over past hurts and triggers. This can be a challenging issue for blended family couples.
It's natural …
6 years, 11 months ago
4. Can you overcome your parenting-style differences?
Season 2019
Eventually, step-couples feel stuck because their parenting-styles seem to be so different. Their differences often lead to conflict — but what if t…
6 years, 11 months ago
3. How to Juggle Personal, Couple and Family Time
Season 2019
Does it ever feel impossible to juggle all the relational priorities of blended family life? We all know that maintaining personal health is a must……
7 years ago
2. The 5-Focus Framework that Simplifies Blended Family Life
Season 2019
Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated? We know that feeling too! Listen in as we share a framework that…
7 years ago