A short daily podcast for struggling stepparents who need a quick pick-me-up. With love, from Blended Family FrappƩ. xo
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After involvement with the same man, Wifey, Shun and Baby Mama, Shannon have formed a unique bond to keep their children and family united in spite of society norms that tend to pit one against the other.
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Firstly thank you for listening and viewing my podcasts. Step parenting can be crazy but also rewarding. My podcasts are for all step and biological parents within a step family who may need help and advice from myself and other parents. Take what you need from each podcast and share to anyone who you feel might need and benefit from these recordings. Overtime I will be trying to cover most step family topics and inviting some fascinating guests to join me to share their stories and parentin ...
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We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! If you've been following us for a while ā yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Ble ...
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There are over 60 ways a family can become blended. It is not just from divorce and the navigation of these circumstances can be difficult in a time of beautiful healing and changes.
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Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.
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Welcome to the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast! If you are in need of resources that deal with remarriage, step-parenting, co-parenting, preparing to blend, or divorce-proofing your marriage, we are here to serve you! Blended Kingdom Families is a step-family ministry that is committed to providing resources for individuals, families, and churches by implementing biblical foundations and practical tips. Our mission is to break the generational cycle of divorce, equip marriages, and unite bl ...
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They say when life gives you lemons you should make lemonade. Making lemonade is not always easy or possible. For us, we found ourselves single in our 40's with kids at home and starting life over again. Luckily we found each other, online no doubt. When we began blending families, schedules, traditions, and laundry, we discovered lots of lemons. Our podcast is a reflection on how we get through the hard times and enjoy the good times on our new journey together, all with ten kids in tow. So ...
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Being a father in a blended family comes with many unique circumstances and challenges. Most of which are rarely discussed or non-obvious. Every week our host, James, will explore many of these circumstances from the typical father perspective. If you want to learn more about being a father, hear some funny and relatable stories, or just need some guidance as you navigate blended fatherhood come take a listen.
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FamilyLife BlendedĀ® Podcast with host Ron Deal, provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them.
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Iām Your host, Mandy. I live by my faith, love my husband & kiddos, will do anything for tacos and believe community is life changing. We do life blended for our kiddos: mine, his and two ours babes. As I share I pray you will be able to connect with others, obtain new tools and resources as well as resonate with the stories shared by others as you listen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandymaejohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandymae.johnson/Contact: https://www.mandymaejohn ...
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Welcome to the āConnecting Goodnessā podcast! We are going to be connecting with people from all different backgrounds and hearing about how Jesus Christ has impacted their life story. We hope listeners will learn more about Jesus Christ and how He can impact every part of our lives.
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How do you know what to think unless you are told? Sadly, most people donāt and are left to rely on biased news sources, political parties, and their social media peers. Libertarian-Conservative Commentator Hannah Cox has had enough. Join her as she works through major issues facing our society and walks listeners back through the root causes of problems. Along the way youāll learn economics, history, public policy, sociology, and other foundational principles. Learn how to think, instead of ...
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A blended family is such an important topic because itās dealing with so many lives, not just that of you and your spouse. You have your kids and your spouses kids of course, but you also have the other sets of parents to contend with (if there is shared custody). With so many cooks in the kitchen, it can make sanity hard to come by on some days. We can lose our way in the midst of chaos, jealousy, insecurity, frustration, anger, confusion, miscommunication, and power struggles. This podcast ...
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Welcome to Rooted Warriors, where your hosts Gina, Moe, and Kat turn every podcast episode into a riot of laughter, truth bombs, and sisterhood solidarity. Grab your coffee and buckle up for a spirited, authentic ride through lifeās messiest moments with a generous side of humor and wisdom. Roll with the Rooted Warrior crew that doesnāt just scratch the surface topics, but dives headfirst into the deep end, armed with quirky humor and a whole lot of heart. We champion traditional values with ...
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The Stepmom Unfiltered Podcast is your go-to space for unapologetic, unfiltered conversations about the highs, lows, and everything in between of stepmotherhood. Join hosts Adrienne and Amelia as they navigate the complexities of blended family life with humor, empathy, and real talk. From taboo topics to expert insights, each episode offers a candid exploration of the joys and challenges of being a stepmom. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast provides a supporti ...
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The Marriage Success Podcast promotes the biblical principles of love and mutual respect through seminar highlights, book reviews, and discussions with real-life couples and singles in the dating game. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marriagesuccesspodcast/support
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Welcome to blended and mixed up a heartfelt Christian podcast dedicated to supporting and uplifting blended and multi-cultural marriages through the lens of faith.
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In this blended family podcast, hosts Cody and Jen will discuss the ins and outs of parenting, stepparenting and navigating the tumultuous relationships that come with being blended. This podcast is for grown ups, so if you're a bio parent or a stepparent looking for someone to relate to, laugh with, or sometimes at, while learning something along the way, then this is the podcast for you! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unqualified-parenting/support
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) For inexplicable reasons, many of the people around stepparents seem to think that we shouldnāt feel stressed or overwhelmed by this role just because we chose this ā because we knew our partners had kids. When a person feels stressed about starting a new job, no one says "Well, you applied for this position. YOU kneā¦
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders Continues GOP's Campaign Against Stepparents
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The GOP continues its obsession with women who donāt have bio kids as Trump surrogate Sarah Huckabee Sanders takes shots at non-moms during a recent Trump rally. Theyāre doing this while Democrats point to a recent case out of Georgia of a young mom who died thanks to the Republican state legislature's extreme abortion ban in the state. And, JD Vanā¦
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146 Stepfamilies: Stepparent Dynamics and Your Marriage
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The intersection of marriage and parenting often creates tension for stepcouples that leads to disagreements and, as a result, slows down relationship building. Listen to Ron Deal and Gayla Grace give valuable input on how to become a parenting team and strengthen your marriage in the process as you cope with common stepfamily dynamics such as: difā¦
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EP#19: Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson: Knowing God as a Stepparent
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Join Jeree Marostica and Skye Watson for a faith-filled conversation about coming to know God as a stepparent. Both originally from California and with a passion for wellness, Jeree and Skye share how they met their husbands and how they have seen Jesus Christ in their journey as stepmoms. Jeree talks about how God knows us individually and how sheā¦
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BLENDED HEARTS: Embracing the Stepparent Journey
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Today, we're diving into a topic that can be incredibly rewarding yet undeniably challenging: the journey of becoming a stepparent. Navigating this role isn't always easy; it's a delicate balance of love, patience, and understanding. Often, one steps into an established family dynamic, trying to find their place while building trust and connection.ā¦
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Does your family have a designated Sabbath? How do you spend that day? Author Kathi Lipp shares with Ron Deal her suggestions for reimagining Christian Sabbath that is a meaningful day with the Lord and one another as you prioritize rest and share a meal together. On Sabbath, we want to focus on who God is and His provision for us as we rest and coā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Again and again and again I'd try to win my stepkid over. I followed all the usual stepparenting advice: show an interest in their interests, take it slow, try not to take their rejection personally. And nada. Zilch. Nothing. I started getting desperate. I thought I could get her to like me if I acted differently. Soā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) It shouldnāt be a newsflash to say kids of divorce still need parentingā¦ AND YET, that is the topic of todayās pep talk. A child's parents not being together anymore does not negate the reality that kids need structure. They need a regular routine. They need guidance from the adults around them. All of this helps kidā¦
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Shannon and Shun discuss speaking king and queen to your spouse even when you don't feel like it or times are rough. We must present good representation for our children, biological or blended.By Shannon Brazil
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) It's human nature to want to defend yourself against false accusations, fight for equality and justice, and right the wrongs you see. It's also human nature to think to yourself "If I can just show them that I'm not the bad guy" and believe that'll somehow fix everything. But you donāt have to prove yourself to the eā¦
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BEYOND THE SMILE: Why Every Girl Needs a Check-In
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Hey there, compassionate peeps! Today, weāre diving into something that hits closeāchecking in on your tribe and girlfriends. In this crazy, nonstop world, itās easy to assume everyoneās fine, but letās be real: even the strongest ones need love. Letās normalize those deep, meaningful check-ins and build a culture where we lift each other up, no maā¦
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Stepparenting feels hard because itās hard.
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Stepparenting in a nutshell reads like one long list of confusing contradictions. Youāre supposed to be involved, but not so much so youāre overstepping. You need to give your stepkids space, but not so much that it seems like you donāt care. You need to be realistic about the role youāre taking on as a stepparent, yā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Let me know if this cycle sounds familiar: The ex makes a unilateral co-parenting decision >> that decision interferes with your parenting time or otherwise conflicts with your morals, ethics, and values >> they know this and move ahead anyway >> you decide enough is enough and say you're not going along with it >> tā¦
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194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]
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Children of divorce who are hurt, angry, rejecting, and distant (HARD) are challenging to parent. They can be rude, uncooperative, and disagreeable. It's difficult to relate to or connect with them, and they can appear hardened against the love and guidance you want to provide. When conflict between two homes intensifies, children often become entaā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) When we've become way too used to compromising our own values, beginning to say no sometimes can feel selfish. Boundaries and self-care can feel selfish. Prioritizing our mental health isnāt selfish, though; itās us returning to ourselves after way too much time spent erasing our voice in an attempt to keep the peaceā¦
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Marriage After Addiction: Blended Family Success with Eric Kennedy
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Eric Kennedy, author of Marriage After Addiction: Take Back Your Life Together. Eric shares his inspiring journey from battling addiction to finding faith, recovery, and building a blended family. Learn how he overcame addiction, rebuilt his life through faith, and now helps others navigate the challenges ā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Has anyone else noticed that way too many stepparenting resources act like stepparents are child-hating morons who have never interacted with a single kid in our lives? I remember reading books that seriously said shit like "Listen, you're dating someone with a kid, so you might have to get used to Friday night socceā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Every parent needs a break from parenting once in a while, and that includes stepparents. Typically, society doesnāt accuse parents who need a break of hating their kids. Yet society loves to imply thereās something wrong with a stepparent who needs a break. Todayās pep talk is to remind you that youāre allowed to taā¦
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Debunking the Absurd 'Immigrants Eating Pets' Conspiracy | A Modern Moral Panic
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Internet sleuths have been known to solve the coldest of cold cases, produce family members that were previously unknown to one another, and catch cheaters in real time - yet despite the majority of Republican media being intensely focused on the matter for the past week, right-wing conspiracy theorists have yet to come up with ONE credible case ofā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) The time, energy, and effort you pour into the relationship with your stepkid might not be reciprocated. At least, not yet. Then again, possibly not ever. Or else maybe it'll come back to you and then some! š¤·š»āāļø The point is, you JUST NEVER KNOW which way it's gonna go with your stepkid. And that goes double or tripā¦
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Shun and Shannon discuss how people should see your love in some form or fashion. Love isn't supposed to be hidden.By Shannon Brazil
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) The ex being high conflict can have a direct impact on how well youāre able to connect with your stepkid. If your stepkid's other home is dysfunctional or abusive, then even their most basic interpretations of love, belonging, or family could be very different from yours. Maybe more different than youād ever guess. Sā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) If your stepkid wants nothing to do with you, please know that's more of a reflection on what you represent to them than it is a commentary on your personality. Your stepkid doesn't care how great you are. All they care is that you represent change, and change feels scary ā especially to kids who are still shaken up ā¦
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TRIBE VIBES: Thriving with Your True Crew
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In this episode, the Rooted Warriors take a deeply personal dive into the beauty of finding your true tribeāthe ones who elevate you, and make life not just brighter but more meaningful. A real tribe is more than just friends; theyāre the ones you trust with your biggest dreams, your deepest fears, and your most sacred secrets. You never have to woā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Custody orders are not a matter of opinion. A parenting plan is an enforceable legal document that protects both parents' legal parenting rights. One parent cannot legally make arbitrary, unilateral decisions that affect the other parent's visitation time; that would be a violation of the custody order. And you have ā¦
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Resources: Episode 193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend CLICK HERE to receive a curated podcast list to help you learn the Basics of Blending Episode 109. Preparing to Blend: The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily [with Ron Deal] Book by Ron Deal: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily ā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) One of my biggest stepparenting frustrations was feeling blocked in my ability to make changes for the better in the life of my stepkid. Yet ā trying to parent my stepkid ended up causing stress and friction between me and my stepkid AND between me and my partner. And when that happens, itās probably time to disengagā¦
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How to Effectively Lead Your Blended Family with Dr. Jon Chasteen
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In this episode of the Blended Kingdom Families Podcast, Scott Martindale is joined by friend and special guest Dr. Jon Chasteen, Senior Pastor of Victory Church. Together, they discuss leadership and how to be a "Re-Leader" in your blended family. Learn how to navigate the complexities of trust, patience, and leadership when youāre tasked with fixā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Sometimes we get so wrapped up in stepfamily life that we forget there's a big wide world beyond our blended family bubble. We can try so hard to be good stepparents that we end up losing track of who and what we are outside of our stepparenting role. When we define ourselves only by how much our stepkids like us (orā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) We tell our kids that big emotions feel scary, but thatās actually just as true for us grownups. Stepparenting is overwhelming a surprising percentage of the time. No matter how committed you are to building your blended family, you cannot be all in, all the time without some kind of pressure relief valve. Sometimes ā¦
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Diversity vs. Merit: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind the Affirmative Action Numbers
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Itās been a little over a year since the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, the race-conscious policy that governed college admissions for decades. In the case, Asian students argued that Harvard and UNC admissions discriminated against them and violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Thā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Todayās pep talk is simple. I just want you to know you are not alone. You're not. As isolated as you may feel, as many cheerleading posts about stepparenting that you might read (and then feel guilty that you don't feel like a cheerleading kinda stepparent), know that stepparenting being hard is also normal. It tookā¦
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Shun and Shannon are back! Welcome back to our faithful listeners and get ready for changes in season 4.By Shannon Brazil
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High conflict changes the co-parenting rules.
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) You canāt coparent with someone who wonāt compromise. If you're continually bending over backwards trying to make reasonable accommodations while the other co-parent keeps making unilateral decisions and refusing to meet you even close to halfway, I've got news for you: that's not co-parenting. That's you getting manā¦
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It's okay not to be an instant stepparenting expert.
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) We all understand that becoming a parent is a major adjustment, yet we expect stepparents to become instant experts in their role. And by āweā I mean society, but also including ourselves. We seem to hold ourselves to this ridiculous standard ā like weāre not gonna make mistakes, or there wonāt be a learning curve. Fā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) If your partnerās ex is high conflict, limiting how much contact you have with them can also limit the potential for drama. When I saw how ridiculous Danās relationship was with his ex, I thought most of the conflict between houses could be pretty easily resolved through clearer communication. Iām a great communicatoā¦
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193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend
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Most of us start off on the blending journey with some ambiguity about how to deal with the complex dynamics that will come as families merge. It usually doesn't take long before you're blindsided by the reality that there's SO MUCH MORE to blending than first anticipated. Feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and disappointment might hit and you reaā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Becoming a stepparent gave me PTSD. And I do mean PTSD in the literal, clinical sense, as in diagnosed by an actual counselor. Living under the constant conflict between houses and never-ending uncertainty of where the next attack might be coming from turned my existing anxiety issues into a full-blown trauma responsā¦
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How to Teach Core Christian Values in Blended Families
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Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Blended Family Podcast! On this episode, How to Teach Core Christian Values in Blended Families, Scott and Vanessa Martindale dive deep into one of the biggest challenges in blended families: How to teach values to both biological and stepchildren. Are you struggling to integrate different backgroundsā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Knowing Dan had a kid and knowing what I was getting into are two totally different things, it turns out. Itās not that I made the decision to become a stepparent without thinking about it. I honestly thought I knew EXACTLY what I was signing up for, especially since I already had a kid myself. (Famous last words, riā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) One person in a relationship sitting back and expecting the other do all the work is never okay. And that goes double in a stepfamily. I can't believe how many stories I've heard from stepparents who are accused of not doing 'enough' by their partnersā¦ and yet their partner, the actual parent, REFUSES TO PARENT. Thisā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) You can trust your partner completely and still feel jealous of the life they had with their ex. It's normal to feel bummed that you'll never share all those important "firsts" with your partner because they already shared them with someone else. It's normal to feel angry that you'll never enjoy an uncomplicated relaā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) I used to blame myself when Dan's ex would go off the rails, like it was my fault I encouraged him to grow a backbone. Like maybe I never should've tried to create rules and structure for my stepkid. Maybe if I'd just kept my mouth shut, the conflict between houses wouldn't have escalated the way it did. Then I reminā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) If you're a stepparent feeling frustrated, stuck, or unhappy, change for the better is absolutely possible. But it's probably not gonna come from the direction you think it is. We keep waiting for our stepkids or partners or the ex to change so our lives become easier. We get increasingly frustrated when no one seemsā¦
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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Rooted Warriors. In this special edition titled "Fabric of Love," the Rooted Warriors invite listeners to delve into the intricate connections that weave through our lives, from the deep friendships that uplift us to the family ties that sustain our spirit. Are you ready to explore the stories that bind us, sā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) Let's talk about your partnerās ex for a sec. Anyone else gotten wayyy too obsessed with the ex for their own good?? šš»āāļø That was definitely me. Man anger is a tough emotion to shake. Especially when the ex is causing so much drama that you feel like you never get a damn break from their presence overtaking your enā¦
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Resources: Episode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get United Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know! We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We ā¦
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Feeling like an outsider in your own step-family? Discover empowering solutions to common step-parenting challenges in this episode of our podcast. I reflect on the heartfelt feedback from our last outdoor session and introduce you to the life-changing help packages available on my website. You'll gain insights into my tailored three-step process dā¦
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š¬ Send us a text! (Yes really!) I found it tough to connect with my stepkid, especially in our early years. She came across as entitled. She spoke in a cutesy baby voice almost constantly. She had terrible manners, including frequently being rude to me. Iām embarrassed to admit how long I thought this was a problem with her. It literally took yearsā¦
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145 Physical Intimacy Issues for Stepfamily Couples
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As a blended family couple, it's not uncommon to experience sexual pitfalls that bring additional stress to your relationship. How do you prevent physical intimacy issues and work through those that have shown up? In this episode, Ron Deal and Gayla Grace talk about how to build trust and emotional safety to overcome common pitfalls such as: the coā¦
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