Blended Family Breakthrough

Nov 05 2024 276 ep. 36 mins 34
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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!

If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Blended Family Breakthrough".  Thanks for noticing!

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Simple Step: Managing Screens Across Households

Nov 05 2024 10 mins  
ResourcesEpisode 20. 4 Big Myths About Parenting When an Ex Has Different RulesEpisode 197. Conquer Digital Overload: Parenting Tips for Raising Tech-Savvy Kids [with Steve Arterburn]Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthr

197. Conquer Digital Overload: Parenting Tips for Raising Tech-Savvy Kids [with Stephen Arterburn]

Oct 29 2024 48 mins  
In today's screen-saturated world, parents are facing a unique challenge that previous generations never had to navigate……how to raise tech-savvy kids!Screens are everywhere. Your children may wake up to the morning news on TV. They might work on a laptop or even a government-issued tablet while at school. Throughout the day and into the evening, they may play a game on their t

Simple Step: Communicating Well With Your Ex

Oct 22 2024 13 mins  
Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help. You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see ho

196. 5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating Holiday Plans with an Ex

Oct 15 2024 42 mins  
The holidays can be a time of excitement and high hopes for family "togetherness". You probably want to plan fun, festive activities so that you're able to enjoy memorable moments as a family.But nothing can rob you of all that fun like struggling to negotiate some details about scheduling or other logistics with your Ex.We've been there more times than we've wanted to be. Over the

Simple Step: Highlight the Positives - Mike's Story

Oct 08 2024 10 mins  
ResourcesEpisode 195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child - Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us know!We've made it easy. Just click here: https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along t

195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child — Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation

Oct 01 2024 38 mins  
Do you ever stop to think about what it will be like 15 years from now? What will your relationship with each of your children be like?Maybe you've got a HARD kid (Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant) who's putting up walls and seems to have turned against you - and it feels like this painful season will never end. The tension in your relationship with your child has robbed you of the

Simple Step: Responding to Your Child's Complaints & Accusations

Sep 24 2024 12 mins  
Resources:Episode 194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]Book by Amy J.L. Baker: and Paul R. Fine Parenting Under FireArticle by Amy J.L. Baker: Five Things to Never Say to an Alienated ChildSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show? Let us kn

194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]

Sep 17 2024 68 mins  
Children of divorce who are hurt, angry, rejecting, and distant (HARD) are challenging to parent. They can be rude, uncooperative, and disagreeable. It's difficult to relate to or connect with them, and they can appear hardened against the love and guidance you want to provide.When conflict between two homes intensifies, children often become entangled in loyalty conflicts or somet

Simple Step: Preparing to Blend

Sep 10 2024 9 mins  
Resources:Episode 193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You BlendCLICK HERE to receive a curated podcast list to help you learn the Basics of Blending Episode 109. Preparing to Blend: The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily [with Ron Deal]Book by Ron Deal: Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question Wou

193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend

Sep 03 2024 63 mins  
Most of us start off on the blending journey with some ambiguity about how to deal with the complex dynamics that will come as families merge.It usually doesn't take long before you're blindsided by the reality that there's SO MUCH MORE to blending than first anticipated. Feelings of overwhelm, frustration, and disappointment might hit and you realize you're not as prepared as you