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036. How to Change Your “Stories” and Grow Connection [with Mark Warren]
"Your emotions follow your stories." If you want to experience more connection and just have more fun in your family, then you've got to "write a new story".
Check out this week's episode to discover how you can re-write your stories so you can feel better — even when you're dealing with stress and conflict.
035. Are you controlling conflict or is it controlling you?
Don't let conflict steal your connection. Find out how you can actually handle conflict in a way that leads you to more connection and intimacy in your marriage — and in your blended family!
034. How to Avoid Mother’s Day Disappointment
Special occasions are sometimes tough for blended families — Mother's Day is no exception. Disappointment, frustration and resentment are all things I've experienced on Mother's Day and chances are you have too. But it doesn't have to be that way. Find out how to experience something different this year in this episode (and don't miss the tips for husbands too!).
030. Should Stepparents WANT Authority With Their Stepkids?
Authority can be difficult to figure out in blended families. There's a lot of conflicting advice out there and in this episode we're just having an honest conversation about it. Check it out.
027. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
Clear and healthy boundaries allow for stronger bonds and more satisfying relationships. Check out this episode to find out the best way to set these boundaries in your blended family.
023. How to Move From Feeling Stranded to Being Connected (Part 3 of 3)
I (Mike) often felt stuck on the outside as a step-parent. Kim and Annika had their little inside routines and jokes that I couldn’t seem to connect with. What I really wanted was to instantly feel included…but blended family life just doesn’t work that way. When I was feeling like a Stranded Stranger, what I was really wanting was for our family to “blend”. But one stepfamily expert says that “compartmentalizing” is a better approach…
018. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
How do you help your kids navigate all the transitions and changes of blended family life? Kids in blended families most often feel powerless and helpless. You probably support them, but if you're like most of us you might not know exactly how. In this week's podcast episode, you're going to discover specific steps that will help you connect with your kids and support them through big change…
011. 3 Hidden Strengths for Imperfect Blended Families
It's easy to stay focused on the negatives of blended family life. Yes, stepfamilies come with unique challenges — but they also have some very specific opportunities to build Super Strengths. Check out this week's episode from The Blended Family Coaching Show to discover 3 positives that you may not have thought about.
009. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
"Why don't my kids see what I see in my new spouse?!" This is a common complaint from bio-parents in blended families. Here's a simple strategy that will help build that bond between step-parent and step-child that really works!
003. How to Juggle Personal, Couple, and Family Time
Does it ever feel impossible to juggle all the relational priorities of blended family life? There never seems to be enough time to balance it all. Our suggestion is to STOP trying to balance and take a NEW approach instead…