Blended Family Breakthrough
By Mike & Kim Anderson
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We're Mike and Kim Anderson, and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace. That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection. Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want!
Not sure where to start? Learn more at https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com
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241. Before You Take It Personally: 5 Reasons Kids Resist a Stepparent
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Aug 04, 2026 |
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A Short Summer Pause and What’s Coming August 4th
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Jun 30, 2026 |
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Simple Step: How Patience and Persistence Create Space for Bonding
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Jun 23, 2026 |
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240. Energize Family Bonds One Meaningful Conversation at a Time [with Ashley Noelle]
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Jun 16, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Healthy Boundaries that Protect Relationships
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Jun 09, 2026 |
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239. Feeling Responsible for Everyone? How Codependency Hinders Family Relationships and How to Heal [with Michelle Farris]
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Assertive Communication
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May 26, 2026 |
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238. Co-Parenting Conflict? 4 Tools for Effective Communication to Increase Cooperation and Create Boundaries
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May 19, 2026 |
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237. Communication Frustration? Gain Powerful Tools & Insight to Help Reduce Conflict & Stay Connected
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May 12, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Navigating Mother's Day
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May 05, 2026 |
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236. Does it Ever Get Easier? How to Stay Hopeful by Playing the Long Game [with Gayla Grace]
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Simple Step. The Value of 1 on 1 Bio-Time
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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235. Stepparenting Takes Two: How to Build Connection and Avoid Common Wrong Turns
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Outlaw Words that Drive Negativity
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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234. Caught in the Negative? How to Reframe Painful Moments and Regain Hope
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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Simple Step: 3 Financial Questions with Brian K. Peterson
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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233. Building a Life You Love: How to Reduce Stress and Create a Unified Financial Vision [with Brian K. Peterson]
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Simple Step: How to Manage Yourself When You're Missing Your Kids
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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232. 5 Principles to Manage Contact Between Homes and Promote Your Child's Wellbeing
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Boundaries Between Homes
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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231. When Your Ex Starts Dating: How to Handle Their New Partner and Protect Your Kids
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Working Through Decision Dilemmas
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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230. Everyday Decisions, Big Tension: The Hurtful Patterns That Create Blended Family Division
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Managing Loyalties & Priorities in Your Home
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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229. The Heavy Burdens Kids Carry: Loyalty Binds, Parental Allegiance, and How To Help
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Overcome Your Obstacles
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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228. Ready for Change? A Simple 4-Step Plan for Blended Family Wins in the New Year!
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Simple Step: Incremental Progress
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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227. Our Kid's Most Memorable Holiday Moments: The Good, Bad, and Imperfect Truth [with Annika, Phoebe & Jacob]
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Pitfalls of Co-Parenting as 'Perfect Pals'
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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226. How Two Homes Raise Kids that Thrive: A Co-Parenting Blueprint for Caring Parents [with Jay & Tammy Daughtry]
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Teaching Kids Gratitude
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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225. Gratitude Superpower: How to Boost Hope and Connection Through Challenging Seasons
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Managing Holiday Expectations
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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224. Holiday Negotiations That Work: 5 Tips to Reduce Tension and Disappointment
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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223. The Emotion Coaching Playbook: Handling Pushback and Building Trust (Part 2)
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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222. Step-by-Step Guide: Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things Worse (Part 1)
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Simple Step: What Does It Take To Build Mutual Respect with a Child
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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221. It’s Never Too Late: Rebuilding Trust and Connection After Years of Pain [with Chad and Jdele Brignac]
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Avoid Side-Stepping and Create Real Unity
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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220. From Marginalized to Mainstream: How to Reclaim Confidence for Your Blended Family
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Why Everyone Needs a Community
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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219. From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Strategy for Leading Your Blended Family
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Building Real Partnership
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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218. How to Positively Influence Your Kids' Character When Your Ex Undermines Your Values
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Simple Step: How does your past impact your present?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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217. Feeling Overwhelmed and Powerless? How to Regain Hope with Tools that Heal [with EJ & Tarah Kerwin]
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Don't Believe Everything You Think
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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216. Ten Kids, One Pandemic, and a Marriage on the Brink: Wes and Jennie’s Empowering Breakthrough
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Choosing Love When it Matter's Most
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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215. Does Your Relationship Feel Hopeless? Why Giving Up Might Not Be the Answer
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Empowered Parenting
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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214. Does Permissive Parenting Help or Hurt? Discover How to Know and Grow
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Lightening the Load
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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213. Discover How to Better Understand and Connect with Children of Divorce [with Lauren Reitsema]
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Is Your Ex Passive-Aggressive?
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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212. 3 Negotiation Strategies to Increase Collaboration and Influence in your Co-Parenting Relationship
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Consider Separation Anxiety and Favoritism
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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211. 8 Warning Signs Your Ex is Manipulating Your Child's Heart and Mind
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May 27, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Avoid Competition and Negativity Traps
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May 20, 2025 |
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210. Is Your Child Pulling Away? Here's How to Respond with Wisdom and Love
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May 13, 2025 |
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Simple Step: A Positive Approach to Building Trust
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May 06, 2025 |
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209. Breaking Free from Self-Doubt: 5 Habits to Build Confidence and Trust in Yourself
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Building Respect with Teens
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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208. The Transfer of Power: A Smart Strategy for Stepparents Left in Charge
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Helping Kids Navigate Change
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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207. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex Has Different Rules and How to Build Consistency
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Co-Parenting Pitfalls
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls to Ensure a Successful Partnership
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Effective Consequences
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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205. 4 Facets of Parenting: What Bio Parents Need to Know to Achieve Best Outcomes (Part 2)
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Simple Step: A Stepparent's Role in Creating Enjoyment
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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204. 4 Facets of Stepparenting: Defining Appropriate Roles and Responsibilities (Part 1)
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Managing Tension
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Simple Step: The Pitfalls of Perspective Pushing
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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202. How to Break Free from Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron & Nan Deal]
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Redefining Simple Fun
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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201. Step Up Enjoyment and Safeguard Your Relationship by Taking FUN Seriously [w/Rich & Christa Clark]
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Simple Step: Holiday Announcement
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Relational Growth
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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200. A Heart-to-Heart Conversation Exploring the Secrets to Lasting Love
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Helping Kids Solve Social Problems
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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199. 6 Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Build Social Confidence and Connection
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Creating Healthy Sleep Habits
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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198. How do sleep habits impact the health and wellness of your kids? [with Jessica Bryant]
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Managing Screens Across Households
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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197. Conquer Digital Overload: Parenting Tips for Raising Tech-Savvy Kids [with Stephen Arterburn]
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Communicating Well With Your Ex
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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196. 5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating Holiday Plans with an Ex
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Highlight the Positives - Mike's Story
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child — Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Responding to Your Child's Complaints & Accusations
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Preparing to Blend
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Building Trust in Parenting
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's Kids
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Money Matters
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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191. Achieve Financial Harmony: Expert Guidance for Blending Your Finances [with Ron Deal & Greg Pettys]
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Facing Difficult Emotions that Come with Blending
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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190. Where can you turn for help? Understand the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Simple Step: How to Respond to a Child's Grief
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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189. Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief: A Path to Understanding and Healing [with Krista St-Germain]
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Managing "Rule Rage"
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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188. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 2)
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1)
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Simple Step: A Formula for Trust Building
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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186. How to Build an Atmosphere of Trust and Influence as a Stepfather [with Gil Stuart]
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Where do you get sound advice?
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May 28, 2024 |
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185. Overcome Isolation and Loneliness By Plugging Into a Supportive Community
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May 21, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Celebration and Support for Stepmoms
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May 14, 2024 |
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184. The Heart of Motherhood: Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and Love
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May 07, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Build Your Parenting Partnership
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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183. What's the difference between "coupleness" and "familyness" and why does it matter?
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Collaborative Family Leadership
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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182. How to Lead Your Blended Family with Intentionality and Courage [with Mike Haney]
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Simple Step: What to do when you're alone with your step-kids
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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181. Discover Insider Tips, Strategies, and Attitudes from One Dedicated Stepdad [with Special Guest Mike Haney]
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Simple Step: The ONE Thing You Can do to Blend with Success
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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180. Break free from Guilt and Blend with Authenticity and Security
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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179. Conquer Fear and Embrace Your Blend with Confidence and Clarity
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Technology Tips for Teens
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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178. Surviving the Turbulent Teen Years: Expert Insight and Strategies for Today's Parent [With Dr. Michael Bradley]
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Meeting Our Partner's Deepest Need
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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177. Unleash the Power of Friendship This Valentines Day and Beyond
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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176. Uncover Your Relationship Style and Gain Hopeful Insights From Our Journey
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Keeping Kids Out of the Middle
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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175. 8 Tips to Protect Kids From Stress and Tension When Moving Between Homes
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Effective Dialog with Tweens & Teens
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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174. How to Raise Confident Kids by Building a Solid Foundation for Success in Life [with Special Guest Nellie Harden]
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Simple Step: Turning Setbacks into Real Growth
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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173. Expert Guidance for Holiday Success [with Lauren Reitsema and Joneen Mackenzie]
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Simple Step: The Unpredictable Parenting Style
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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172. 2 Key Elements to Resolve Your Parenting Style Differences — And Get United
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Break Free From "Perfectionistic" Holiday Ideals
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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171. How to Experience More Fun, Connection, and Joy this Holiday Season [with Rich and Stacy]
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Simple Step: How to Improve Co-Parenting
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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170. Co-Parenting Pitfalls for Bio and Step Parents: How to Avoid "Milestone Mishaps"
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Parent's Remarriage with Adult Children
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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169. Real Insight and Advice for Remarried Parents AND Their Concerned Adult Children
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Simple Step: When Emotion Coaching Might Not Be Appropriate
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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168 (Part 4) Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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168 (Part 3) Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve
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Oct 12, 2023 |
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168 (Part 2) Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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168 (Part 1) Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Barriers to Building Your Foundation
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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167. 3 Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended Family
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Excelling Together
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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166. Empowering Benefits of a Blended Family Community — and How to Get Plugged In
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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165. How important is your mindset when it comes to blended family life?
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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What we've learned this summer...
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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164. A Practical Tool to Help You Stay Focused on Your Biggest Blended Family Challenge
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May 30, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Intentional Steps Toward Success
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May 23, 2023 |
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163. How Intentionality Helped One Couple to Accomplish a Successful Blend (with Special Guests Sean & Staci)
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May 16, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Mother's Day Tips for Husbands
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May 09, 2023 |
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162. How do Healthy Step-Parent/Step-Child Dynamics Help Avoid the Pitfalls of Step-Parentification? [with Ron Deal and Lauren Reitsema]
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May 02, 2023 |
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161. How do Healthy Parent/Child Roles Help Avoid the Pitfalls of Parentification? [with Ron Deal and Lauren Reitsema]
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Apr 25, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Setting Reasonable Behavioral Expectations
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Build Meaningful Bonds with Your Stepchildren
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Apr 04, 2023 |
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159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You're Continually Rejected and Hurt
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Building Trust with a Stepchild
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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158. An Effective Stepparenting Approach Focused on What Works — and What Doesn't
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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Simple Step: What Kind of Stepparent are You Becoming?
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They've Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family Journey
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Simple Step: The Super Strength that Leaves a Legacy
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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156. The 3 Super Strengths of a Blended Family Marriage
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Connecting Together Intentionally
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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155. How to Easily Enjoy Meaningful Conversations and More Connection with Your Spouse [with Jennifer Zumbiel]
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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Simple Step: How to Focus on Imperfect Progress
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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154. What practical and emotional shifts can you expect as you blend your family?
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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Simple Step: The 4 A's of Communicating with Your Ex
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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153. How to Empower Organization, Improve Communication and Create Peace Between Your Kids Two Homes [with Dr. James and Ginger Dellaripa]
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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Simple Step: Shift Your Energy and Focus
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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152. What has the potential to steal your joy - and how can you hold onto it? (Part 2)
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Dec 20, 2022 |
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151. What has the potential to steal your joy - and how can you hold onto it? (Part 1)
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Dec 13, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Insights for Navigating Holiday Chaos
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Dec 06, 2022 |
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150. The Highs and Lows of Our Family's Holiday Experiences [Special Guests: Our Kids — Annika, Phoebe and Jacob!]
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Nov 29, 2022 |
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Simple Step: The Key to Building Holiday Traditions
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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149. How to "Blend" Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connection this Season
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Nov 15, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Protect Your Kids From a Parental Allegiance
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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148. 5 Tips to Negotiate Holiday Plans and Avoid Scheduling Conflicts with the Ex
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Nov 01, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Safeguarding Your Marriage [Part 2]
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Oct 25, 2022 |
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147. Do sensitive conversations end up creating conflict in your relationship?
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Oct 18, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Safeguarding Your Marriage [Part 1]
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Oct 11, 2022 |
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146. Friendship and Connection or Friction and Distance - What's the state of your relationship?
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Oct 04, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Don't Get Stuck in Negativity
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Sep 27, 2022 |
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145. Do you feel alone and isolated navigating the challenges of stepfamily life?
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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144. Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection [with Jeffrey & Amy Olrick]
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Sep 13, 2022 |
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143. Why Kids Don't Need You to be Perfect - Just Present (Part 2)
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Sep 06, 2022 |
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142. Why Kids Don't Need You To Be Perfect — Just Present (Part 1)
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Aug 30, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Step-Parents Curb the Conflict
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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141. Can my kids be emotionally harmed by blended family dynamics?
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Adult Kids Struggling with a Parent's Remarriage
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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140. Blending with Adult Children — One Couple's Story of Heartache and Triumph
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Staying Connected
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Simple Step: The Art of Letting Go
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Jul 12, 2022 |
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138. How Relational Dysfunction Plagued Our Marriage and How We Finally Broke Free
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Connecting with Your Step-Child
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Jun 28, 2022 |
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137. Practical Tools to Boost Family Engagement and Grow Meaningful Connection [with Jennifer Zumbiel]
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Simple Step: When a Stepparent is Left Alone with Step-kids
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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136. How to Intentionally Create Positive Family Time and Reduce Relational Tension
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Supporting Your Spouse When the Ex is Challenging
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May 31, 2022 |
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135. How to Set Appropriate Boundaries and Negotiate Well with Your Ex-Spouse
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May 24, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Partnership and Decision-Making
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May 17, 2022 |
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134. How to Make Good Decisions in Tough Situations and Stay Connected as a Couple
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May 10, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Husbands - Let's Prepare for Mother's Day
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May 03, 2022 |
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133. 3 Tips to Help You Experience Joy on Special Occasions — Including Mother's Day
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Helping Kids Process Grief
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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132. How do loss and grief impact blended family integration?
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Avoiding Milestone Mishaps
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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131. Why is trust important in your co-parenting relationship?
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Mar 29, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Building Trust with Step-Kids
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Mar 22, 2022 |
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130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and Stepkids
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Mar 15, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Planting Seeds of Trust
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Mar 08, 2022 |
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129. What does it take to build and maintain trust in your relationship?
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Mar 01, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Passionate Trust
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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128. Practical Ways to Overcome Challenges and Enjoy More Sexual Passion
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Feb 22, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Everyday Intimacy
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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127. Increase Sexual Passion and Connection by Identifying the Challenges You're Facing
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Feb 15, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Dating Adventure
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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126. Is Sex THAT Important for a Healthy Marriage?
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Parenting Emotions
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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125. How to Effectively Parent through Each Stage of Development — and Reduce Painful Interactions [Part 2]
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Feb 01, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Understanding Counter-Will
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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124. How to Effectively Parent through Each Stage of Development — and Reduce Painful Interactions [Part 1]
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Jan 25, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Parenting Focus — "For not From"
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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123. How to Connect More and Rekindle Romance in Your Relationship — Even If You're Super Busy
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Being Present
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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122. One Simple Strategy to Conquer "Family Business", Contain Chaos and Stay United
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Jan 11, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Celebrate your Progress
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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121. Start the New Year with New Resolve to Create Something New in Your Blended Family
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Jan 04, 2022 |
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Simple Step: Choose Something New
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Dec 31, 2021 |
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120. 3 Valuable Lessons That Saved Our Marriage and Blended Family
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Keep it Simple
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your Marriage
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Be the Best Partner
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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118. Meaningful Insight and Practical Strategies to Help Your Blended Family Navigate Holiday Challenges
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Dec 14, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Concern—Not Criticism
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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117. Harness the Power of Positive Affirmation with Your Kids and Step-Kids
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Dec 07, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Planning Ahead
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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116. 10 Practical Strategies to Prep for the Holidays — And Avoid Blended Family Disappointments
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Intentional Bio Time
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Nov 26, 2021 |
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115. Will you choose to be Grateful or Grumpy this Holiday Season?
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Nov 23, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Positive Impacts on Your Kid's Future
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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114. Beware of Common Comparison Traps that Create Disconnection and Negativity
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Nov 16, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Conversations About Parenting
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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113. How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse
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Nov 09, 2021 |
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Simple Step: Self-Care
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - And Hurt the Kids
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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111. It's Time For a Strategic Pause…
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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110. What Might You Learn About Your Kids Through Mike's Unique Childhood Stepfamily?
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Sep 21, 2021 |
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109. Preparing to Blend: The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily [with Ron Deal]
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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108. 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid Them
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Sep 07, 2021 |
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107. 3 Disheartening Realities That No Couple Wants To Go Through — But We All Have To
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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106. How to Avoid "Outlaw Words" [with Mark Warren]
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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105. What powerful traits do you need to successfully blend and stay united?
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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104. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 2)
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1)
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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102. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 2)
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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101. Are you overwhelmed because your marriage feels like too much work? (Part 1)
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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100. Heart-To-Heart Questions Between Mike and Kim — and Some Surprising Answers
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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99. 3 Tips to Help You Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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98. Is fear of being vulnerable keeping you from loving your spouse wholeheartedly?
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Jun 29, 2021 |
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97. The Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Addiction [with Richard Capriola]
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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96. Celebrate Father's Day by Honoring the Dad and/or Stepdad in Your Home
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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95. Do You Dread Negotiating Schedule Changes with your Ex - Try These 5 Practical Tips
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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94. 70 Summer Activities to Create Family Time and Encourage Bonding
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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93. How to Overcome Power Struggles when Kids Oppose Your Decision to Remarry
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May 25, 2021 |
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92. At a loss and feeling defeated because the kids stubbornly refuse to blend?
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May 18, 2021 |
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91. Is your husband's hostile ex-wife invading your life, stealing your joy and confidence?
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May 11, 2021 |
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90. How to Experience a Happy Mother's Day by Minimizing Tension and Disappointment
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May 04, 2021 |
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89. Feeling Stuck in the Change Process? Change isn't the Issue — Transition Is
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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88. An Effective Strategy to Prepare Your Kids for the Challenges of Blending
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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87. Mike and Annika Chat About Her Experience Growing Up in Our Home
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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86. 2 Effective Strategies to Strengthen Family Bonds and Reduce Painful Tension
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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85. How to Uniquely Build More Love and Connection in Your Blended Family [with Ron Deal]
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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84. How to Cope With Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing While Your Kids Are Gone
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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83. 4 Everyday Favoritism Traps That Dishearten Kids in a Blended Family
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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82. How a Missing Bio-Parent Impacts Kids in the Delicate Blending Process (Part 2)
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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81. How a Missing Bio-Parent Impacts Kids in the Delicate Blending Process (Part 1)
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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80. From "Mostly Miserable" to "More In Love" — One Couple's Inspiring Transformation [with Wes & Jennie]
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Feb 23, 2021 |
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79. 4 Conflict Communication Patterns that are Hurtful and Toxic to Your Relationship
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Feb 16, 2021 |
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78. Cultivating More Passion, Intimacy and Commitment in Your Marriage
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Feb 09, 2021 |
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77. 3 Unique Differences That Make a Blended Family Marriage Challenging
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Feb 02, 2021 |
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76. How to Restore Your Relationship with a Child After You've Messed Up
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Jan 26, 2021 |
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75. How to Use Personality Insights to Improve Your Approach to Parenting
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Jan 19, 2021 |
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74. How to Develop Appropriate and Effective Consequences that Empower Responsibility
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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73. 4 Simple Principles for Setting Healthy Boundaries with Kids
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Jan 05, 2021 |
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72. The Best Way to Create Healthy, Bonded Relationships
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Dec 29, 2020 |
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71. How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Holiday Disappointment
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Dec 22, 2020 |
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70. 5 Simple Ingredients for Healthy Tech Habits with Your Kids [with Rob Hayes-St. Clair]
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Dec 15, 2020 |
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69. How to "Blend" Your Holiday Traditions in a Practical Way
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Dec 08, 2020 |
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68. How to Thrive while Coping with the Impact of COVID-19
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Dec 01, 2020 |
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67. The Best Co-Parenting Strategy That You Already Know
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Nov 24, 2020 |
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66. Discover the Best Way to Motivate Your Spouse [with Matt and Maria Granados]
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Nov 17, 2020 |
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65. 6 Simple Steps for Inviting Your Spouse to Get Help With You
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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64. How to Set Yourself Free by Choosing to Forgive
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Nov 03, 2020 |
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63. 5 Strategies to Help You Get United — Even When You Disagree
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Oct 27, 2020 |
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62. How to Partner Well as a Stepparent — Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 2)
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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61. How to Partner Well as a Stepparent — Even if You Feel Stuck on the Outside (Part 1)
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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60. Why are you stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance? (Part 2)
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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59. Why are you stuck in a Parent-Child Allegiance? (Part 1)
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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58. Day 5 of Your 'Next Step' Challenge — Work Your Plan
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Sep 26, 2020 |
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57. Day 4 of Your 'Next Step' Challenge — Overcome Your Obstacles
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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56. Day 3 of Your 'Next Step' Challenge — Chart Your Course
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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55. Day 2 of Your 'Next Step' Challenge — Choose Your Path
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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54. Day 1 of Your 'Next Step' Challenge — Find Your Focus
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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53. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 3)
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Sep 15, 2020 |
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52. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 2)
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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51. Overcoming Discouragement (Part 1)
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Sep 01, 2020 |
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50. How to Openly Communicate What You Really Want
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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49. Should your highest priority be your marriage — or your kids?
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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48. Introspective Questions that Help You Put Your Kids First [with Liza Gold]
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Aug 11, 2020 |
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47. How to Like Your Stepchild Even When You're Feeling Frustrated and Annoyed
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Aug 04, 2020 |
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46. How to Focus When Your Stepkids Are Ruining Your Marriage
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Jul 28, 2020 |
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45. How to Cooperate More with Your Spouse's Uncooperative Ex
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Jul 21, 2020 |
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44. Why does my husband's Ex think I'm the enemy?
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Jul 14, 2020 |
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43. How to Build More Consistency For Your Kids
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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42. Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation — and 6 Tips For You
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Jun 30, 2020 |
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41. Are you unintentionally putting your kids in the middle?
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Jun 23, 2020 |
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40. Uncover the unspoken feelings of kids in blended families [Special Resource: In Their Shoes]
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Jun 16, 2020 |
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39. How to Create Strong Bonds with Resistant Stepkids
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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38. Dealing with Loss & Grief
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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37. Why do kids struggle to accept their stepparent?
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May 26, 2020 |
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36. How to Change Your "Stories" and Grow Connection [with Mark Warren]
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May 19, 2020 |
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35. Are you controlling conflict or is it controlling you?
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May 12, 2020 |
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34. How to Avoid Mother's Day Disappointment
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May 05, 2020 |
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33. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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32. How To Safeguard Your Kids From Negative Influences
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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31. 3 Unexpected Ways to Improve How You Cope with Your Ex
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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30. Should stepparents WANT authority with their step-kids?
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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29. What is a Loyalty Bind and what can you do about it?
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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28. What if What You Think is Defiance is Actually Something Else? [with Amanda Rueter]
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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27. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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26. Are You Stuck in a "Competition" with Your Step-Kids?
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Mar 10, 2020 |
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25. How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids — Your Guide to Spring Break
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Mar 03, 2020 |
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24. What if You Could Relieve the Trapped Teammate Pressure? (Part 4 - BONUS!)
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Feb 25, 2020 |
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23. How to Move From Feeling Stranded to Being Connected (Part 3 of 3)
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Feb 18, 2020 |
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22. 1 Simple — and Romantic — Way to Combat Being Stranded or Trapped (Part 2 of 3)
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Feb 09, 2020 |
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21. What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience? (Part 1 of 3)
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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20. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex has Different Rules
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Jan 28, 2020 |
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19. How to Help Step-Siblings to Get Along Better
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Jan 21, 2020 |
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18. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
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Jan 14, 2020 |
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17. 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
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Jan 07, 2020 |
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16. 5 Proven Fundamentals to Something New in Your Blended Family
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Dec 31, 2019 |
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15. 7 Unexpected Realities That Can Leave You Feeling Blindsided
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Dec 23, 2019 |
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14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and Disappointments
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Dec 17, 2019 |
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13. How to Parent as a Team in Your Blended Family
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Dec 10, 2019 |
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12. 4 Meaningful Mindsets for Budgeting Your Happy Holiday
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Dec 03, 2019 |
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11. 3 Hidden Strengths for Imperfect Blended Families
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Nov 26, 2019 |
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10. 8 Practical Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
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Nov 19, 2019 |
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9. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
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Nov 12, 2019 |
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8. Toxic Exes and Defiant Kids - A Simple Strategy Against Lies and Slander (Part 2)
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Nov 05, 2019 |
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7. Toxic Exes and Hurting Kids - 5 Steps That Help (Part 1)
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Oct 29, 2019 |
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6. Are Your Kids Stuck in a 'Parental Allegiance' and What Can You Do About It?
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Oct 22, 2019 |
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5. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers from Your Past
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Oct 15, 2019 |
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4. Can you overcome your parenting-style differences?
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Oct 08, 2019 |
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1. Welcome | Our Story | Your Challenge
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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2. The 5-Focus Framework that Simplifies Blended Family Life
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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3. How to Juggle Personal, Couple and Family Time
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Sep 27, 2019 |