Blended Family Breakthrough

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What might each of your children be like when they reach adulthood?  What will your relationship with them be like when they're 30? These kinds of questions might create excitement or maybe anxiety for you.  Either way, if we're mindful, these two simple questions can help guide your approach to parenting — today. Each busy day that goes by moves your kids toward the next stage in their...

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We could all use a little more connection and romance in our relationship, right? But for many of us, it's the little things hiding in plain sight that tend to rob us of the connection we're hoping for. It can feel like a lack of time often gets in the way of connecting.  And  sometimes it's simply our own mindset that creates the roadblocks holding us back. We've had to overco...

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Blended family life seems to always come with busy-ness and curve balls. You've got multiple kids moving between multiple homes who all have school, sports, music, social events — shall we even go on?   And it sometimes seems like no matter how many electronic calendars you manage or reminders you magnetize to the fridge — something gets missed and that creates more chaos. Sound familiar? Tho...

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What do you want for your blended family this year? More connection? Less tension? Genuine fun and laughter? Whatever it is, there's one thing for sure — it's not going to happen by accident. We've been blending for more than 20 years.  In that time, we've seen that the best and biggest wins happened when we were intentional.  We had to decide what we wanted to change and then...

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What lessons have you learned this year… …or maybe through your whole blending experience? You know that old saying "hindsight is 20/20".  Most of us have experienced the painful reality of that statement more than once in our lifetime. But something we've discovered is that we don't always have to wait around for hindsight.  If we're wise, we'll listen to others shar...

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There are two things most of us want in our marriage:  to be heard and to be understood. Even when we're struggling with disagreement or in a season of tension, if we know we're being heard and understood, we can move beyond just about anything. In a word, we all need empathy from our partner. But you can't force your spouse to have empathy for you.  You only have the capacity to ha...

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You want a happy, peaceful, fun holiday this year, right? But maybe the misunderstandings, complex calendar, or someone's attitude threatens to get in the way. Blending holiday traditions is just one of many challenges we experience in stepfamily life. In this episode, we're talking with Joneen Mackenzie and Lauren Reitsema about their personal story with blending holiday traditions.  Th...

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Do you ever wonder about your future relationship with your kids and step-kids? The truth is, you're laying the foundation for that future relationship now.  Each interaction with your kids either builds ups, or erodes, the future you really want. One of the things that threatens that future relationship can be summed up in one word:  Parenting. Over the years, we've discovered that our...

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! Or is it? The holiday season is upon us and we all hope for something wonderful in our blended family this year.  But for many of us, the holidays might bring up dread instead.   Why?  Simply because — well, it just isn't simple for stepfamilies! The holiday season for many of us seems to create challenges.  Negotiating with the Ex, with the kids...

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We all know that we have plenty of things to be grateful for.  But how often do we slow down enough to discover just how much we really have? Taking the time to "count your blessings" isn't just about appreciating life.  Research shows that choosing gratitude actually improves every aspect of your well-being.  Gratitude changes your life. We've come to realize that there are 3...

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You probably want to experience satisfaction, joy, fulfillment, and great relationships in your blended family. But if you're anything like us there are some days where a sneaky little thought pattern creeps in.  It's subtle at first.   A bit of envy because your friend seems so close to their spouse — you'd like that kind of closeness in your marriage.  Or a twinge of jealousy beca...

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Imagine a time that co-parenting with your Ex is reasonable, collaborative, and maybe even pleasant. Is that hard for you to imagine? Often it feels like all the pain from the past and differing perspectives hijacks your ability to cooperate effectively.  And ultimately, when co-parenting breaks down it's the kids who pay the price.  The tension between their homes robs kids of just being the...

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question: Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the podcast?  Let us know! We've made it easy…just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/share   Ready for some extra support? 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...