068. How to Thrive While Coping with the Impact of COVID-19
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For most blended families, tensions are highest when everyone is together.
Why is that important to know right now?
Because so many are currently working from home, our kids are schooling from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and everyone is together almost all of the time!
Our normal activities and routines have been disrupted and we're spending more time all together than ever before…
…which most often creates higher levels of tension and increased conflict for those of us living in blended families.
One of our listeners recently reached out and said, "Please talk about navigating the impact of COVID-19 on the show…" She was looking for sound advice on how to cope with all the blended family challenges during this difficult season.
So, we're diving into it in this episode! We've put together a practical framework with tips and strategies that every blended family can use to THRIVE as they face the realities of COVID-19!
Resources to help you go deeper and truly THRIVE:
Time:
Heightened Tensions:
Episode 21 -What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience?
For creative ideas around family time and date night: imom website
Episode 4 - Can You Overcome Your Parenting-Style Differences?
Episode 13: How to Parent as a Team in Your Blended Family
Episode 35 - Are you Controlling Conflict or is it Controlling You?
Episode 59 - Why Are You Stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance?
Episode 63 - 5 Strategies to Help You Get United - Even When You Disagree
Episode 26 - Are You Stuck in a "Competition" with Your Step-Kids?
Retreat:
We mentioned Lauren Reitsema's Article: Without an Escape: Blended Families in Quarantine
Blog Article: Help Your Kids and Step-Kids When Emotions Are High
Episode 19 - How to Help Step-Siblings to Get Along Better
Invest:
Download your copy of: Choose Your Path - Resources for Blended Family Education and Support
Episode 54: Your 'Next Step' Challenge - 5 Days to Taking Action
Online Workshop: Stepfamilies that Make It!
Schedule a FREE Coaching Call with Mike and Kim
Validation:
Episode 51: Overcoming Discouragement (part 1)
Episode 11: 3 Hidden Strengths for Imperfect Blended Families
Expectations:
Episode 15: 7 Unexpected Realities That Can Leave You Feeling Blindsided
Episode 25: How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids
Episode 47: How to Like Your Step-Child…When You're Feeling Frustrated and Annoyed
Episode 14 - 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and Disappointments
Episode 17: 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
Blog Article: How to Help Your Kids Learn to Behave Responsibly
Ready for personalized support? Schedule your free coaching call
We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home. Schedule your free call here: https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession
Feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start?
With so many episodes available here on the show, it might feel a bit overwhelming to find the topics that matter most to you. That's why we've created the Blended Family Breakthrough Quiz which will direct you to the most impactful episodes that pertain to you personally.
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