Episodios

  • Showing Love in Our Blended Family – Part 1: Episode 10

    Showing Love in Our Blended Family – Part 1: Episode 10
    Jan 24 2021
    Mike Cavanaugh, of "Not Many Fathers," shares how to encourage the hearts of the children in your blended family to receive your love through focused attention, generous eye contact, meaningful touch, and affirming words. Additional Resources: Not Many Fathers
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    31 m
  • Mothers and Stepmothers – From a Wedge to a Bridge – Part 2: Episode 9

    Mothers and Stepmothers – From a Wedge to a Bridge – Part 2: Episode 9
    Oct 1 2020
    Stephanie McHenry continues with some of the milestones in her process to harmonious co-family relationships. Stephanie transitioned from seeing herself as the primary source of security and love for her daughter to accepting her daughter’s stepmom as her “other mother,” enlarging her own belief about what it means to be a blended family. Don't miss the 1st half of Stephanie's Story:Mothers & Stepmothers – From a Wedge to a Bridge – Part One
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    33 m
  • Mothers and Stepmothers – From a Wedge to a Bridge – Part 1: Episode 8

    Mothers and Stepmothers – From a Wedge to a Bridge – Part 1: Episode 8
    Oct 1 2020
    Stephanie McHenry takes us on her journey from biased and bitter single mom to fulfilled and embracing co-parent. Stephanie shares her struggles and epiphanies, as she faced her fears and prioritized her daughter’s well-being. Continue Listening:Mothers & Stepmothers - From a Wedge to a Bridge - Part Two
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    31 m
  • Bringing Up Behavior With Your Spouse: Episode 7

    Bringing Up Behavior With Your Spouse: Episode 7
    Sep 5 2020
    Many times in blended families, the bonus parent will feel their feelings are outnumbered or dismissed. There are many reasons for this, including complex parent-child loyalties that were forged in the devastation of death or divorce. Learn how to scale your spouse's defensive walls by embracing your own unique perspective, and speaking the truth with love.  Additional Resources: The Secret to Giving Great Feedback - Ted Talk How to give feedback with the SBI Feedback model Brené Brown on Blame
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    28 m
  • Stepdaughter Perspectives: Episode 6

    Stepdaughter Perspectives: Episode 6
    Aug 23 2020
    "Jo" became a stepdaughter when she was 7 years old. In this podcast, "Jo" shares her experience growing up in two homes, each with a stepparent. As she grew, these relationships grew as well, but not in the same way. As parents and stepparents, we can learn from her story about how to support the children in our blended family as they discover who they are, and who they are to us.
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    28 m
  • Nurture & Structure in Blended Families: Episode 5

    Nurture & Structure in Blended Families: Episode 5
    Aug 12 2020
    Stepchildren need both nurture and structure from both their parent and their stepparent. However, often couples in blended marriages find themselves pitted against each other as they naturally find themselves leaning toward one over the other. This episode discusses do-overs and choices; corrective techniques that both parents can agree on to strengthen structure in their stepfamily! Additional Resources: The IDEAL Response for Parents - Dr. Karyn Purvis TBRI® Animate: The IDEAL Response© - IDEAL response Animate on YouTube
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    24 m
  • Needs of People Large and Small (Stepfamily): Episode 4

    Needs of People Large and Small (Stepfamily): Episode 4
    Aug 4 2020
    How can you be the best stepparent (or parent) ever? Meet the child's needs.Like the fictional Matthew Cuthbert gifting Anne of Green Gables with the store-bought dress of her dreams, or Bobby Bone's stepdad taking him fishing (as told in the song Fishin' with my Dad), we can forge strong relationships with our family members by knowing and aggressively satisfying their deepest needs.Listen to this podcast and learn about five building blocks to a great relationship with stepkids. Additional Resources: Bare Bones: Book by Bobby Bones
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    26 m
  • Let Freedom Ring: Episode 3

    Let Freedom Ring: Episode 3
    Jul 14 2020
    Being a stepparent comes with some serious temptations!  I'll never forget the first time I saw the movie "Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in theaters. The scene that struck me the most was when Frodo offers the One Ring to Galadriel.  "You offer it to me freely?" she says. "I do not deny that my heart has greatly desired this." Just thinking about it, she tastes the power of being able to control the hearts and minds of all the world. "All will love me and despair!" she exclaims.  Yet, she doesn't take the offered ring. Something comes over her and she gasps, "I have passed the test."In this episode, we will discuss the seductive call of control, and the vision we can embrace to overcome it.  Additional Resources: Loving Our Kids On Purpose - Danny and Sheri Silk Book Store: Loving our Kids on Purpose
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    21 m