In the blend

During this chat, Caroline Neale shares her experiences and insights as a stepmother in a blended family. She emphasises some of her key learnings from over the years such as the importance of focusing on your partner and maintaining a strong connection, the challenges of balancing multiple roles and the need for clear communication and boundaries. Additionally, we cover the importance of supporti...

In this episode, we hear from Jane Libbis, a lawyer and counsellor with experience in stepfamily issues. We cover children's living arrangements and visitation rights in blended families, factors considered by the courts, and the importance of the child's best interests. /the challenges of negotiating time with step-siblings and the impact of new partners on parenting arrangements is also explored...

In this episode, we hear from Jane Libbis, a lawyer and counsellor with experience in stepfamily issues. We cover children's living arrangements and visitation rights in blended families, factors considered by the courts, and the importance of the child's best interests. /the challenges of negotiating time with step-siblings and the impact of new partners on parenting arrangements is also explored...

Brittany Phillips shares her personal journey as a stepmum and certified step-family coach. She discusses the challenges of blending families, including sibling rivalry and different parenting styles. Brittany emphasises the importance of effective communication strategies and seeking support in blended families. She also highlights the impact of a new baby on the dynamic and offers advice for nav...

In tomorrow's episode:  Brittany Phillips shares her personal journey as a stepmum and certified step-family coach. She discusses the challenges of blending families, including sibling rivalry and different parenting styles. Brittany emphasises the importance of effective communication strategies and seeking support in blended families. She also highlights the impact of a new baby on the dynamic a...

In this favourite tips segment, we rewind to an excerpt from an episode with renowned expert and author in the field Ron Deal which focuses in on ways stepparents can reduce the perceived level of threat that their relationship may have on the child’s other co-parent. Ron outlines the importance of the ‘no threat message’ and provides a useful practical example for new step-parents in particular,...

Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of love, motherhood, loss, and societal expectations. She aims to humanise stepmothers and create a more bala...

Hanna Pyliotis, a theatre maker and playwright, discusses her play that challenges the traditional portrayal of stepmothers in fairy tales. Inspired by her own experience as a stepmother, Hanna delves into the backstory and life of the stepmother character from Cinderella, exploring themes of love, motherhood, loss, and societal expectations. She aims to humanise stepmothers and create a more bala...

In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of community support. Meg has plenty of practical experience and offers tips that can be easily applied to e...

In this conversation, Meg Burton Tudman, a holistic health coach, shares insights gleaned from her work in helping women, particularly stepmums, thrive. We discuss topics such as burnout, mindset shifts, setting boundaries, managing stress, self-care, building resilience, and the importance of community support. Meg has plenty of practical experience and offers tips that can be easily applied to e...

In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as the need for support and expert insight during and after challenging situations. Ishana emphasises the...

In this first episode of season 6, Ishana Artra, a holistic psychologist and stepmum, discusses the challenges faced by stepmums and provides strategies for managing stress and building resilience. She highlights the importance of planning and preparation before entering a stepfamily, as well as the need for support and expert insight during and after challenging situations. Ishana emphasises the...

In this instalment of our "My Favorite Tips" series, we revisit a crucial conversation with psychotherapist and stepfamily specialist, Susan Lancaster. As we approach the festive season, Susan's insights on employing the GAP model for blended families during the holidays offer practical strategies for bridging the gap between expectations and reality. Explore how to maintain harmony during extende...

In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more. If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood this is one episode you won’t want to miss. The New Teen Age https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen...

In this episode we talk teenagers with Dr. Ginni Mansberg. We cover teenagers' emotions when adjusting to a blended family, loyalty conflicts, their need for independence, co-parenting, communication strategies specifically for teens and more. If you’ve got a teenager in your blended family brood this is one episode you won’t want to miss. The New Teen Age https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-new-teen...

This is the second episode of a two part chat with international stepfamily expert, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 2), we pick up where we left off in episode one and delve into the final two of her five key stepfamily challenges. We tackle the crucial theme of building a...

This is the second episode of a two part chat with international stepfamily expert, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 2), we pick up where we left off in episode one and delve into the final two of her five key stepfamily challenges. We tackle the crucial theme of building a...

This is the first of a two part chat with the esteemed global stepfamily authority, Dr Patricia Papernow in which we unpack the five key challenges faced by stepfamilies and explore her expert strategies to conquer them. In this episode (Part 1), Dr. Papernow delves into the first three challenges which relate to the stepparent/parent roles, children and parenting versus stepparenting and then in ...

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Susan Haworth, is a counsellor/author/speaker, stepfamily specialist and stepmum herself. With a monthly advice column in StepMom magazine in which she is affectionately known as "The Stepmom Whisperer., Susan has seen it all when it comes to stepfamilies and those navigating the intricate journey of blending families. In this episode,, we dive deep into two of the common challenges that stepmums...

Susan Haworth, is a counsellor/author/speaker, stepfamily specialist and stepmum herself. With a monthly advice column in StepMom magazine in which she is affectionately known as "The Stepmom Whisperer., Susan has seen it all when it comes to stepfamilies and those navigating the intricate journey of blending families. In this episode,, we dive deep into two of the common challenges that stepmums...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Brace, who is not just a registered psychologist but also a passionate children's book author. She's penned two thought-provoking books, Max’s Divorce Earthquake and Harriet’s Expanding Heart and has another one on the horizon. She also has a keen interest in stepfamilies and supporting children and families who are adjusting to divorce and shared care. Duri...

In this episode, we’re joined by Rachel Brace, who is not just a registered psychologist but also a passionate children's book author. She's penned two thought-provoking books, Max’s Divorce Earthquake and Harriet’s Expanding Heart and has another one on the horizon. She also has a keen interest in stepfamilies and supporting children and families who are adjusting to divorce and shared care. Duri...

In this episode we hear from a renowned expert in the field, a prolific author, and a trusted guide for countless families navigating the intricate path of blending. Ron Deal is the mind behind numerous invaluable resources, including his latest book, "Preparing to Blend." During our chat we'll touch upon the common challenges that blended families face when preparing to blend, and the guidance he...

In this episode we hear from a renowned expert in the field, a prolific author, and a trusted guide for countless families navigating the intricate path of blending. Ron Deal is the mind behind numerous invaluable resources, including his latest book, "Preparing to Blend." During our chat we'll touch upon the common challenges that blended families face when preparing to blend, and the guidance he...