In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Tikeetha. Tikeetha has one child, and her partner has two children, one of which is an adult and no longer living at home. Both of their teenage children have lost their other parent. Tikeetha and her partner decided to get married but have not moved in together yet but plan to in the future.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Choosing to get married but live sep

• Having an autistic child in the blend

• Partner wants family to blend

• When a bio parent dies

• Friction between the stepkids

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I have been a member of the Nacho Academy for two years and plan to be a life-long member. The support Lori & David give is worth the membership to me! I know I can get their advice on anything that comes up in our blend, as there are always changes and challenges.” ~ J.R.

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about struggles blended families often face when it comes to Graduation ceremonies. Unfortunately, most kids are given a limited number of tickets and it can often cause issues within the family, even a nuclear family! But you add the blend… and whew! Hang on!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Graduation Tickets

• One upping your ex

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I joined the Nacho Kids Academy just out of sheer curiosity. I am also a stepfamily coach and wanted to see what Lori had in her Academy. I have to tell you, I am so impressed with the Academy, that I am now referring my clients to take her courses! It helps me because I can focus on stuff outside the Nacho method with them and I get to see the transformation that happens within one month of them joining. Makes my job easier and saves them money!” ~ L.T.

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about some of the struggles stepmoms have with Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is hard for a lot of people. Whether it be stepmoms, those who could never have children or have lost children, bio moms, or those who don’t have good relationships with their bio moms.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Stepmom expectations

• Mother’s Day recognition for stepmoms

• Stepmom's Day but no Stepdad's Day

• Hallmark Holiday

• Mental Health Wellness

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I asked my husband to get me a one month subscription to the Nacho Academy for one month so I could do the Bootcamp Challenge. After the first group call, I quickly realized I was going to need more than a one month membership! There is so much great content! I was really surprised at the amount of content and the interaction on the call considering the cost was so low. Thank you David & Lori! See you on the next call!” ~ B.K.