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How to Get Clear on What's Really Important in Your Blended Family
Jul 7

Jul 7 How to Get Clear on What's Really Important in Your Blended Family

Mike Anderson
Marriage / Partnership, Parenting in Stepfamilies

We all prioritize our days and weeks around something.  (Whether we realize it or not.)  When it comes to raising kids in a blended family, it's hard to know if we're prioritizing the right things.  Here's 3 questions that will get you clear on what's really important.

How Can a Great Workout Routine Lead to Healthy Blended Family Life?
Jun 30

Jun 30 How Can a Great Workout Routine Lead to Healthy Blended Family Life?

Mike Anderson
Common Dynamics

You already know that exercise is pivotal to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  But, you may not realize that the 3 keys to a good workout routine are the same 3 keys that lead to a healthy blended family life.

A Guide to Overcoming Parenting-Style Struggles in Your Blended Family
Jun 23

Jun 23 A Guide to Overcoming Parenting-Style Struggles in Your Blended Family

Kim Anderson
Parenting in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

Eventually step-couples discover that their parenting-styles are different.  Their differences can lead to conflict — but what if they don't have to?  Here's your guide to turning your differences into strengths!

3 Super Strengths of Your Crazy Blended Family Life
Jun 16

Jun 16 3 Super Strengths of Your Crazy Blended Family Life

Mike Anderson
Bonding in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

It's so easy to focus on the negative when it comes to talking about life in a blended family.  It's true…stepfamilies come with some unique challenges, but they also come with some opportunities to build some great strengths.  Here's 3 positives you may not have thought about.

How to Minimize Disappointment in Your Blended Family
Jun 9

Jun 9 How to Minimize Disappointment in Your Blended Family

Mike Anderson
Common Dynamics, Bonding in Stepfamilies

Every blended family faces some disappointments…it's part of the journey.  But, less disappointment equals more peace, joy and connection.  Here's 4 tips on how to minimize disappointments so you and your family can live a happier life!

4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Kids
Jun 2

Jun 2 4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Kids

Kim Anderson
Parenting in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

You might believe that 'boundaries' are just to get kids to comply, but that really isn't the goal.  Learn 4 Principles to provide stability, clarity, and motivation so that your kids develop self-control and responsibility for life!

How to Combat Toxic Influences from the Ex
May 26

May 26 How to Combat Toxic Influences from the Ex

Kim Anderson
Kid's Perspectives, Parenting in Stepfamilies, The Parenting Coalition

It's frustrating and painful when an Ex's toxic influence is tainting your relationship with your child or step-child.  Learn three things you CAN do to rise above the battle and win the war, while promoting peace in your stepfamily.

4 Tips for Choosing the Best Blended Family Advice
May 19

May 19 4 Tips for Choosing the Best Blended Family Advice

Mike Anderson
Common Dynamics

When you aren't sure what to do, you want sound advice.  The problem is, you can't figure out which advice is best for you.  One suggestion contradicts another and you're back where you started.  When your blended family is on the line, you want to be sure.  So, here's 4 steps to help you choose the right advice.

One Surprising Stepfamily Lesson Learned from the Seat of My Bike
May 12

May 12 One Surprising Stepfamily Lesson Learned from the Seat of My Bike

Mike Anderson
Common Dynamics

Eventually, every couple in a blended family faces obstacles that leave them feeling overwhelmed and uncertain how to move forward.  Here's a lesson from a bike ride that uncovered a key ingredient to moving forward.

One Step-Couple's BIG WINS in Parenting as a Team
May 5

May 5 One Step-Couple's BIG WINS in Parenting as a Team

Kim Anderson
Kid's Perspectives, Parenting in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

It's tough to handle kids' difficult emotions and poor behavior.   Uncover some of the underlying issues and learn two key strategies to help you stay united in your partnership and move your stepfamily move forward.

3 Simple Choices to End the Competition with Your Step-Kids
Apr 28

Apr 28 3 Simple Choices to End the Competition with Your Step-Kids

Kim Anderson
Kid's Perspectives, Parenting in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

Children living in step family dynamics quickly discover how to push their step-parent's buttons  - how to manipulate, interfere and even sabotage relationships.  Learn what you can do survive and thrive as a step-parent, even when step-kids are waging war.

Is Parenting Creating Conflict in Your Relationship?
Apr 21

Apr 21 Is Parenting Creating Conflict in Your Relationship?

Mike Anderson
Parenting in Stepfamilies, Marriage / Partnership

Parenting and Partnership are inseparable in your step-family.  Parenting takes teamwork, but the challenges of parenting can really mess up your team.  Here's 3 things you need to protect your parenting and your partnership.

Are You Tired of Your Kids Tuning Out Discipline?
Apr 14

Apr 14 Are You Tired of Your Kids Tuning Out Discipline?

Kim Anderson
Kid's Perspectives, Parenting in Stepfamilies

Parents and step-parents focus on "getting it right" when they're deciding on consequences for their child's poor behavior.  The real focus needs to be on helping kids learn responsibility.  Here's how to change your focus.

5 Practical Steps to Developing Good Consequences
Apr 7

Apr 7 5 Practical Steps to Developing Good Consequences

Mike Anderson
Parenting in Stepfamilies, Common Dynamics

Figuring out effective consequences when kids make poor choices can be daunting.  Couples often get stuck trying to figure out just the right action to take.  Here's your 5-step plan to develop fitting and effective consequences.

How to Parent Your Kids Without Worrying About the Ex
Mar 31

Mar 31 How to Parent Your Kids Without Worrying About the Ex

Kim Anderson
Parenting in Stepfamilies, The Parenting Coalition

Co-parents sometimes feel pressure to create consistency in the rules across their kids' two homes.  The truth is, kids can adjust to different rules between their homes.  Here's three misguided beliefs co-parents might struggle with and the steadfast principles to change them.

3 Simple Steps to Improved Communication with Your Partner
Mar 24

Mar 24 3 Simple Steps to Improved Communication with Your Partner

Kim Anderson
Marriage / Partnership

No one wants to deliberately head into the storm of conflict with their partner.  Often, it seems more reasonable to simply avoid difficult conversations altogether.  We've learned from our own experience that avoidance doesn't make anything better!  Here's 3 steps to moving past avoidance and improving your communication.

How to Revolutionize Your Parenting Negotiations
Mar 17

Mar 17 How to Revolutionize Your Parenting Negotiations

Mike Anderson
Marriage / Partnership, Parenting in Stepfamilies

Parenting in a blended family hits close to the heart.  It's emotional and often causes conflict for step-couples.  When you each stay focused on your own role, you can minimize that conflict and revolutionize your parenting partnership!

Is it painful for you when your kids express negative emotions?
Mar 10

Mar 10 Is it painful for you when your kids express negative emotions?

Kim Anderson
Kid's Perspectives, Parenting in Stepfamilies

Overcoming your own fears when your child talks about their struggles is tough.  You may feel inadequate.  You might experience some guilt.  Or maybe it's just uncomfortable.  But, your kids need you to be their partner when they process difficult emotions.  Here's why.

How to Create More Connection with Your Step-Kids
Mar 3

Mar 3 How to Create More Connection with Your Step-Kids

Mike Anderson
Bonding in Stepfamilies, Marriage / Partnership

Creating connections in blended families isn't always intuitive.  The most successful step-couples work on it as a team.  Here's 5 steps you can take together that will help create more connection.

The Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategy — That You Already Know!
Feb 17

Feb 17 The Peaceful Co-Parenting Strategy — That You Already Know!

Kim Anderson
Common Dynamics, The Parenting Coalition

Disagreements with your Ex are inevitable — but they don't always have to lead to conflict.  There's one strategy you can use today that will help keep peace between the two of you.  And the best part is, you already know it!

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