Blended Family Breakthrough

You want to experience joy when you gather with your family — not just during the holidays, but in everyday life as well. You might plan, dream, and anticipate how much fun and togetherness you'll experience as a family along the way.  You probably look forward to joy-filled moments eating delicious meals, celebrating, and engaging in fun activities together. But in blended family dynamics, i...

Resource for this Episode Episode 150: The Highs and Lows of Our Family's Holiday Experiences 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 all need some extra support along the blending j...

Isn't it fun to reminisce sometimes? We love spending time remembering the journey with our family.  It's great to recall some of those funny moments in our history.  And it's meaningful when we recount the tough seasons we've endured together as well. In celebration of our 150th episode, we thought we'd let you listen in to our family reminisce over some of the ups and do...

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We all want to enjoy the holiday season with our family — without experiencing tension, disappointment or conflict.  Managing all the complexities of blended family life can be overwhelming around the holidays.  You're merging two family cultures with different ideas about how the holiday season should look… …kids might be looking forward to experiencing past family traditions that are still...

Resources for this Simple Step Episode 41. Are You Unintentionally Putting Your Kids in the Middle?   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 all need some extra support along the blending...

Isn't there just something fun and exciting about the Holidays?   It seems to be a time of excitement and high hopes for family "togetherness".  You probably want to plan fun, festive activities so that you're able to enjoy memorable moments with your kids. But to make all that fun happen, you might need to negotiate a few logistics with your former spouse… …which could lead to...

Resources From This Episode: Episode 36. How to Change Your "Stories" and Grow Connection with Special Guest Mark Warren  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 all need some e...

Have you ever felt like you got stuck in a difficult conversation before it even got started? You know that feeling — like this is going downhill fast and you just don't know how it got so heated and emotionally-charged so fast. We've experienced this kind of interaction hundreds (maybe thousands) of times over the years!  Those are the moments we feel disconnected and divided.  And we&a...

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Do you remember that vibrant sense of friendship you had early on in your relationship?  It was a strong connection and it created this pull toward each other that was almost irresistible. But somewhere amid the crazy schedules, complex relationships, and differences of perspective, maybe you feel more like business partners or roommates these days.  Or worse yet, battling foes rather than friends...

Resources from this episode: Episode 14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and Disappointments 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 all need some extr...

Have you ever tried to describe your blended family's unique challenges to a friend — only to be met with a blank stare because they simply didn't understand? Or maybe you felt judged by someone who just didn't get the reality of your family dynamics. Or somewhere along the way you were given advice that just wasn't helpful. Most of us living in blended family dynamics have bee...

Creating a healthy, secure relationship with each of your children and step-children is probably a high priority for you. But the complex journey of parenting is challenging — and adding the realities of blending families can make it even more daunting! Sometimes we just need expert advice. That's what we have for you in this episode where we got to interview Jeffrey and Amy Olrick.  Jeffrey...

In this episode, we're excited to continue our conversation about the amazing resource called 'The 6 Needs of Every Child' by Jeffrey and Amy Olrick.  We'll share the final 3 needs outlined in the book. You won't want to miss part 2 of this discussion, and we have a little surprise for you at the end. You'll Discover: How to develop security, resilience and confidence...

We all want to raise kids that are secure, resilient and confident.  We also want to experience genuine connection with our kids and step-kids.  But stepfamily dynamics can be confusing, overwhelming and frustrating — especially when it comes to parenting.  It might feel like all the complexity tends to rob you of that connection you're looking for. If you've ever wondered how to handle...

Want to learn more about promoting peace in co-parenting? Check out these episodes:  Co-Parenting Episodes Or read a few of these articles:  Co-Parenting Articles 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 might help you experience more clarity, confidence and con...

Every parent wants their kids to be safe, healthy, and supported as they grow up. But as they head toward blending a family, many parents worry that stepfamily dynamics might actually cause harm — robbing their kids of a sense of stability and security. The truth is there are some "easy wrong turns" that couples sometimes make that can increase the risks for emotional safety and relation...

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It's easy to assume that adult children will be happy to celebrate a parent's remarriage later in life.  They're adults, right?  They're focused on their own lives and families.  Your later life marriage shouldn't really impact them. But for most later life remarriages, that's simply not true.  Most couples quickly run up against some unexpected challenges. Our friend...

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We're betting you want to experience teamwork, connection, and peace in your blended family journey. But if you're anything like us, the complex emotions and unexpected relational tension might be taking you by surprise.  You're not alone.  We struggled with the pain that comes with all that for years. All too often, Kim felt like the rope in a tug-of-war between her daughter and Mi...

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Have you ever thought to yourself, "Our relationship is a mess!"? I know I've thought that in different seasons along the way.  What I wanted was a healthy, connected relationship with Kim… …but at times it's felt hopeless — like we would never be okay. And often in those difficult moments, my feelings got deeply centered on my own emotional pain.  It wasn't just "we&...

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 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 m...