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Bonding | Kid’s Perspectives | Marriage/Partnership | Parenting/Discipline | Co-Parenting

Mike Anderson 4/23/24 Mike Anderson 4/23/24

183. What's the difference between "coupleness" and "familyness" and why does it matter?

Discover how to create "coupleness" and "familyness" in a way that avoids pitfalls and builds connection!

Mike Anderson 12/19/23 Mike Anderson 12/19/23

173. Expert Guidance for Holiday Success

Consider the importance of traditions and transitions from a mother-daughter duo who've lived through blended family holiday challenges.

Mike Anderson 11/21/23 Mike Anderson 11/21/23

171. How to Experience More Fun, Connection, and Joy this Holiday Season [with Rich and Stacy]

An honest discussion with a seasoned couple who learned to create more fun, connection, and joy as they "blend" their holidays.

Mike Anderson 10/24/23 Mike Anderson 10/24/23

169. Real Insight and Advice for Remarried Parents AND Their Concerned Adult Children

Examine perspectives of both the adult child and their parent who has remarried.

Mike Anderson 10/10/23 Mike Anderson 10/10/23

168. Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve

This week, discover a 5-step process to help your kids navigate difficult moments.

Mike Anderson 5/30/23 Mike Anderson 5/30/23

164. A Practical Tool to Help You Stay Focused on Your Biggest Blended Family Challenge

Find out what's coming up this summer and discover a practical tool that can help you right now.

Mike Anderson 5/16/23 Mike Anderson 5/16/23

163. How Intentionality Helped One Couple to Accomplish a Successful Blend [with Sean & Staci]

Discover how intentionality made all the difference for one blended family couple.

Mike Anderson 4/11/23 Mike Anderson 4/11/23

160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out

Discover how to focus on realistic expectations in your home without feeling like you're "lowering the bar".

Mike Anderson 3/28/23 Mike Anderson 3/28/23

159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You’re Continually Rejected and Hurt

Discover what you can do to hold onto hope and create an environment where connection and healthy bonds can emerge in your home — even with a resistant stepchild.

Mike Anderson 2/28/23 Mike Anderson 2/28/23

157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They’ve Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family Journey

Find out how 3 seasoned stepmoms have learned to thrive in their blending journeys.

Mike Anderson 11/29/22 Mike Anderson 11/29/22

150. The Highs and Lows of Our Family’s Holiday Experiences [Special Guests: Our Kids — Annika, Phoebe, and Jacob!]

Listen in on this fun conversation with our kids about their holiday experiences.

Mike Anderson 11/15/22 Mike Anderson 11/15/22

149. How to “Blend” Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connection This Season

Discover a practical framework to help avoid holiday tension, pressure, and disappointment.

Mike Anderson 9/13/22 Mike Anderson 9/13/22

144. Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection [with Jeffrey & Amy Olrick]

Meet Jeffrey & Amy Olrick in this helpful interview about parenting.

Mike Anderson 9/6/22 Mike Anderson 9/6/22

143. Why Kids Don’t Need You to be Perfect — Just Present (Part 2)

Discover the next 3 things you need to focus on to create genuine connection with your kids and step-kids.

Mike Anderson 8/30/22 Mike Anderson 8/30/22

142. Why Kids Don’t Need You to be Perfect — Just Present (Part 1)

Discover the 6 things you need to focus on to create genuine connection with your kids and step-kids.

Mike Anderson 8/2/22 Mike Anderson 8/2/22

140. Blending with Adult Children — One Couple’s Story of Heartache and Triumph

Find out the ups and downs of blending when there are adult children in the mix.

Mike Anderson 6/21/22 Mike Anderson 6/21/22

137. Practical Tools to Boost Family Engagement and Grow Meaningful Connection [with Jennifer Zumbiel]

Discover a simple tool that will help you use everyday moments to create more genuine connection in your blended family!

Mike Anderson 6/7/22 Mike Anderson 6/7/22

136. How to Intentionally Create Positive Family Time and Reduce Relational Tension

Discover the 3 levels of blended family activities that can make or break how your family connects and bonds over time.

Mike Anderson 4/26/22 Mike Anderson 4/26/22

133. 3 Tips to Help You Experience Joy on Special Occasions — Including Mother’s Day

Find out how you can hold onto joy even if your Mother's Day — or any special occasion — doesn’t turn out to be everything you had hoped.

Mike Anderson 4/12/22 Mike Anderson 4/12/22

132. How do loss and grief impact blended family integration?

Discover 10 tips for building bonds in your blended family by acknowledging and navigating grief and loss.

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