The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, continues her interview with stepmom Shelley. Shelley was a guest on podcast episode 192 but there was more to talk about. She has four bio kids and three stepkids. Things got so bad at one point, she actually moved out of the home for 16 months. Like many bio parents, Shelley experienced some craziness with...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Nicole. Nicole has been blending for over two years, has two stepkids and her partner has a stepkid from a previous relationship that he refers to as his son. Although her partner was a stepdad, he doesn't see her struggles as a stepmom. In this episode we discuss: Being a childless stepmo...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Mel. Mel is a childfree stepmom, has been blending about four years, has three stepkids and her partner is 23 years older than her.  In this episode we discuss: Being a childfree stepmom Age gaps between partners Different bonds with different kids Setting boundaries Transition days Nacho...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interviews stepmom Shelley. Shelley has four bio kids and three stepkids.  Like most blended families, in the beginning, things were good. Until they weren't.  In this episode we discuss: Both adults bringing "babies" into the blend Guilty Parent Syndrome Dealing with different types of stepparents Different...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, interview the Professional Stepdad, Franco Zavala. Franco has been blending for 13 years, has no biological children, and has five stepkids. The bio dad to Franco's stepkids passed away.  In this episode we discuss: Being a stepdad to kids whose dad is deceased Being a childless stepdad Misconception...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Carol. Carol has been married for two years, has three stepkids, and two bio kids. Two of the stepkids are a lot younger than her bio kids. Carol and her husband have had to deal with a high-conflict bio mom who has tried to damage their marriage.  In this episode we discuss: Finding the balance Letting t...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Jamie. Jamie has been blending for 12 years. She has two stepkids, two bio kids, and one surprise "ours" kid. Jamie and her husband have to deal with a high-conflict bio mom and had to go to court to get permission to take the kids to Disney. When one of Jamie's stepkids didn't want to go to their moms an...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Washington. She has been with her husband for 12 years, but technically became a stepmom 3 years ago when the stepkid moved in full-time suddenly.  In this episode we discuss: Becoming a stepmom full-time When the bio mom abandons the stepkid Stepmom coming in trying to fix things Stepmom realizing...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids , and Emili Wadkins from The Unapologetic Stepmom chat! Emili was a guest on episode #13 of the Nacho Podcast over three years ago! Emili has been blending for eight years, has 2 stepkids, and four ours kids.   Fitting the ours kids lives into the stepkids lives Nachoing and relationship with the Nacho Kid Stepfamily expecta...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Dr. James & Ginger Dellaripa. James and Ginger have been blending for 12 years. Ginger brought one child into the marriage, James brought two kids into the marriage, and they have two "ours" kids. As a couple, they have created The Family Core . The Family Core is a family resource planning system.  In this episo...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Anthony Cancel of Pro Se Dad and Pro Se Family Foundation. Anthony helps people understand the family court system and aids them in understanding pro se representation. In this episode, we discuss: Knee-jerk reactions to get an attorney Is the judge corrupt or within their rights of the law Using the skills outsi...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Clarissa. She has been blending for eight years, and has one stepson and two bio kids. Clarissa admits that she was once a high-conflict stepmom.  In this episode, we discuss: Learning what stepmom role should be You can't care more than the bio parents When you get stepkid full-time Boundaries Expectatio...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom known as "The Friend." She has been blending for three years, has two stepsons, and one "ours" son.   In this episode, we discuss: Being the friend Letting go of titles Kids being kids Thinking before you speak

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, co-founders of Nacho Kids, interview a stepmom and bio dad. They have been blending for two years; unfortunately, bio dad is experiencing parental alienation.   In this episode, we discuss: Non-existent relationship between stepmom and stepdaughter Dealing with parental alienation as a bio parent Watching your spouse deal with parental ali...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews adoptive mom Laura. Laura has seven bio kids and three adopted kids. Laura discusses how despite the societal pressure and judgment, she doesn't love her adopted kids like she does her own. *** Disclaimer: Mention of suicide and fetal alcohol syndrome. *** In this episode, we discuss: Adoptive parents not loving...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby, PhD, LMFT, LP, BCC. She has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado, and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. She is also the host of  "The Love, Happiness, & Success Podcast". In this episode, we discuss: Bullying...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom from Pennsylvania. She has been blending for three years, has two stepkids, one ours kid, and another ours kid on the way.  In this episode, we discuss: Changes in visitation schedules Nachoing Dealing with a high conflict bio mom Not caring more than the bio parent Blocking bio mom

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Amy. Amy was a widow before becoming a stepmom. She has been blending for two years, has two stepkids, and one ours kid.  In this episode, we discuss: Grieving the nuclear family dreams Becoming a full-time stepmom unexpectedly Having one stepkid with you, and one alienated The stepkids going back and for...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Dr. Tara Egan of Egan Counseling & Consulting. Dr. Tara Egan also has a podcast, "One Day You'll Thank Me." She has been blending for seven years, is a bio mom to two kids, and a stepmom to four stepkids.  In this episode, we discuss: Starting off slowly Blended challenges Disengaging BIFF Thinking positiv...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview Josh & Kristy Groce of the Perfectly Blended Podcast. They have been blending for over 10 years and have two bio kids each.  *** Disclaimer: Mention of abuse and alcoholism. *** In this episode, we discuss: Doing everything wrong When stepkid is mean to bio kid Overcoming blended challenges Being perfectly...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews stepmom Hays. Hays grew up in a blended family and has been blending with her husband for 2-½ years, has two stepkids and one bio kid. Her husband was recently awarded custody of his daughter due to bio mom neglecting the child's medical condition. In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a blended family vs be...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Ashley Gerhard of Phoenix Transformation ~ Phoenix Parent Coaching. Ashley has been blending for three years and has three stepkids and four bio kids. Ashley comes from a blended family herself.  In this episode, we discuss: Growing up in a blended family vs becoming a stepmom Shifting your perspective with Nacho...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews Shawn Simon, author of " Stepping Into A New Role: Stories from Stepmoms ." Shawn has been blending for 17 years, has two stepkids, and has no bio kids, but has dogs..  In this episode, we discuss: Being a childless stepmom Dealing with a high conflict ex When stepkid is mean to your animals You knew what you wer...

  In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori, co-founder of Nacho Kids, interviews a stepmom that fights being the parent that cares the most. She's been blending for six years and has three stepkids and three ours kids! In this episode, we discuss: Being a child of divorce and a stepmom Fighting being the parent that cares the most Court Trauma How Nachoing has helped Co-parenting with bio m...

In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids, interview an adult stepkid. She shares with us what it was like growing up as a stepkid! In this episode, we discuss: Being the eldest sibling Mini-parent Moving into stepdad's home Dinnertime  Bonds with stepsiblings