Blended Family Breakthrough

Do you ever think about your romantic relationship now compared to what you'd really like to experience as a couple? If you ever wonder (or even feel hopeless) about how to make progress, you're in the right place today. Research reveals five different Relationship Styles based on a combination of things like communication habits, conflict resolution, parenting partnership, and finance m...

Resources for this Simple Step: Episode 175. 8 Tips to Protect Kids From Stress and Tension When Moving Between Homes Episode 7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5 Steps That Help Episode 8. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids - A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander Episode 33. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids Episode 42. Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation — and 6 Tips For...

Children moving between two homes WANT one thing — to be connected to the people they love.  And what they NEED most is to experience peace and freedom to simply enjoy time spent with each of their parents. This might seem simple, but many kids don't get what they want or need due to unhealthy co-parenting patterns.  Most often, that leads to unnecessary stress and tension for kids. Why do we...

Resources for this episode Episode 174. How to Raise Confident Kids by Building a Solid Foundation for Success in Life [with Special Guest Nellie Harden] Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extr...

You want to raise kids who are equipped for success in life, right?  You want them to have confidence, a sense of esteem, and worth.  But this can feel like an unattainable goal in a world constantly sending mixed messages.  Maybe you've felt hopeless when you add in the wake of complex family dynamics and trauma that may have occurred in your family along the way. But the truth is, it's...

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.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 h...

You want to experience a little holiday magic and meaningful connection in your blended family, right? But the challenges and tensions that emerge for blended families during the holiday season often rob us of the bonding experience we're hoping for. High expectations, difficult emotions, and logistical complications seem to bombard everyone — particularly when it comes to managing transition...

Episode Resources: Episode 172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences - And Get United Parenting Style Quiz:  What's Your Parenting Style? Book:  P arenting with Love and Logic Book:  Parenting Teens with Love and Logic Book:   Stepparenting: Keeping it Sane (Love and Logic) Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your...

Does it feel like your partner's parenting style is impossibly different than yours? You really want to get on the same page, but your different approaches to parenting seem to rob you of the unity you're looking for.  Maybe you find yourself in a cycle of conflict about parenting and it seems like you'll never find your way out. We felt the same way for years.  Our different styles...

Resources from this Episode Article by Nick Wignall:  What Causes Perfectionism and How to Get Over It Episode 84. How to Cope with Sadness, Anxiety and Longing While Your Kids are Gone Episode 81. How a Missing Bio-Parent Impacts Kids in the Delicate Blending Process (Part 1 of 2) Episode 168. Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve   Suggest a Topi...

Have you ever felt like the holidays in your blended family are fraught with more challenges than there should be? It might seem like when the holidays hit, you get bombarded with chaotic schedules and difficult negotiations with Exes.  The kids have high expectations and so do you — which just adds to the pressure.  Relational tension and stress seem all too common as blended families struggle to...

As I mentioned in this Simple Step, we encourage you to head back to Episode 67 to dive into more ideas on how to live out this simple strategy in your co-parenting dynamic.  Here's the link:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/067 Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've ma...

You probably know that kids moving between two homes thrive when all the adults — in both homes — cooperate to create stability and peace.   That's absolutely true.   It's also true that the adults (both bio and step-parents) thrive when trust and consideration exist between homes and tension is low. But when it comes to the art of healthy co-parenting, talk is cheap.   Misunderstandings...

Resources for this Episode Episode 169. Real Insight and Advice for Remarried Parents AND Their Concerned Adult Children Episode 147. Do sensitive conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.bl...

Stepfamily expert Ron Deal says, "Never mind that your children are adults, this is a hard transition for them because it comes at a great cost". In this episode, we'll uncover the challenging family issues that often come up when a parent with adult children chooses to remarry or become romantically involved.   We'll explore these sensitive issues from two unique perspectives....

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.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 h...

We've heard it said that behavior is the visible expression of invisible issues — it's the warning light on the dashboard.  Often, it's the warning light of our child's misbehavior that catches our attention, but what are the invisible issues going on under the surface? Usually, it's difficult emotions.  When kids experience something troubling, negative emotions will natu...

We've heard it said that behavior is the visible expression of invisible issues — it's the warning light on the dashboard.  Often, it's the warning light of our child's misbehavior that catches our attention, but what are the invisible issues going on under the surface? Usually, it's difficult emotions.  When kids experience something troubling, negative emotions will natu...

We've heard it said that behavior is the visible expression of invisible issues — it's the warning light on the dashboard.  Often, it's the warning light of our child's misbehavior that catches our attention, but what are the invisible issues going on under the surface? Usually, it's difficult emotions.  When kids experience something troubling, negative emotions will natu...

We've heard it said that behavior is the visible expression of invisible issues — it's the warning light on the dashboard.  Often, it's the warning light of our child's misbehavior that catches our attention, but what are the invisible issues going on under the surface? Usually, it's difficult emotions.  When kids experience something troubling, negative emotions will natu...

Resources Episode 59 & 60. Why are you stuck in a parent-child allegiance? Episode 139. The Most Common Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences Episode 98. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly? Episode 99. 3 Tips to Help You Move Beyond Painful Guild and Regret Episode 4. Can you overcome your parenting style differences? Episode 167. 3...

Many of us tend to believe we need to quickly establish our couple relationship as the foundation of our home, right? And yes, that's the goal… …eventually. In a blended family, it's unrealistic to expect this to happen right away.  And if you've been trying to "force it", you've probably run into all kinds of challenges. Successfully blending a family requires a well...

Ready to join the "Blending Together" community?  Just click this link:  https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogether Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.mikeandkimcoaching.com/share Ready for some extra support? We...

Have the challenges of blending a family ever left you feeling alone? Maybe you've felt like you're the only one experiencing the unique realities of blended family life. Maybe you're struggling with parenting complexities and your friends just don't get it.  Or communication is tense in your couple relationship and your extended family can't seem to understand why. Maybe...

If you're like me (Mike), when you encounter a challenging situation, you're determined to successfully conquer it.  You'll jump right in by engaging with lots of resources like books or podcasts — and reaching out for professional support if needed. You don't want to stay stuck and you're all about new learning and growth. But if this does NOT describe you, maybe you&apos...