Ranked #1
26. Are You Stuck in a "Competition" with Your Step-Kids?
26. Are You Stuck in a "Competition" with Your Step-Kids?
Every step-parent wants a great relationship with their step-kids. But somewhere along the way, it feels like that gets... Read more
10 Mar 2020
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38mins
Ranked #2
17. 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
17. 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
As a stepparent, I want to feel respected — especially in my own home. But too many times I have felt the cold shoulder... Read more
7 Jan 2020
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50mins
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5. How to Get Over the Hurts and Triggers from Your Past
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One of the most challenging seasons we experienced in our stepfamily journey was when my daughter suddenly turned agains... Read more
5 Nov 2019
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13. How to Parent as a Team in Your Blended Family
13. How to Parent as a Team in Your Blended Family
Parenting as a united team can feel like something that's unattainable for many blended family couples. Many of us feel... Read more
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Ranked #10
9. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
9. A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
It can be frustrating when your kids don't seem to notice the great qualities in your spouse. You can't force them to l... Read more
12 Nov 2019
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27. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
27. How to Set Clear Boundaries and Safeguard Relationships
Lots of people talk about setting "healthy boundaries" and we all want to believe we're doing just that. But the truth ... Read more
17 Mar 2020
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21. What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience? (Part 1 of 3)
21. What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience? (Part 1 of 3)
Step-Parents, have you ever felt left out? Has it ever felt like there's a big relational chasm that you just can't see... Read more
4 Feb 2020
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35mins
Ranked #13
29. What is a Loyalty Bind and what can you do about it?
29. What is a Loyalty Bind and what can you do about it?
Have you ever felt rejected by your stepchild?I know I have — and it hurts. Especially when you're trying so hard to sh... Read more
31 Mar 2020
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38mins
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15. 7 Unexpected Realities That Can Leave You Feeling Blindsided
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23 Dec 2019
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Ranked #15
20. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex has Different Rules
20. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex has Different Rules
I don't know about you, but when I'm stuck in believing a myth I have an uneasy feeling that things just aren't right. ... Read more
28 Jan 2020
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37mins
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16. 5 Proven Fundamentals to Something New in Your Blended Family
16. 5 Proven Fundamentals to Something New in Your Blended Family
What do you want to be different in your family by this time next year?Is it closer bonds? Or better parenting teamwork... Read more
31 Dec 2019
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18. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
18. How to Help Kids Navigate Transition and Change
Every step-couple wants their kids to have a stable, fun childhood. But blended families have to navigate a multitude o... Read more
14 Jan 2020
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Ranked #18
14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and Disappointments
14. 3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideals and Disappointments
We're betting you remember those hopes and dreams you had for your blended family adventure when you first set out! But... Read more
17 Dec 2019
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40mins
Ranked #19
19. How to Help Step-Siblings to Get Along Better
19. How to Help Step-Siblings to Get Along Better
Have you experienced a bit of "step-sibling rivalry" in your home?If you just stood up and screamed, "YES!" — this episo... Read more
21 Jan 2020
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43mins
Ranked #20
28. What if What You Think is Defiance is Actually Something Else? [with Amanda Rueter]
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"NO!"Isn't that one of the most frustrating words to hear from your kids and step-kids? We all want our kids to grow up... Read more
24 Mar 2020
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47mins
