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206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls to Ensure a Successful Partnership
Discover the 5 most common pitfalls that tend to hijack your partnership as a couple.
205. 4 Facets of Parenting: What Bio Parents Need to Know to Achieve Best Outcomes (Part 2)
Navigating roles and responsibilities in a blended family can be tricky—but with the right approach, you can safeguard step relationships, lead confidently, and create a peaceful home.
204. 4 Facets of Stepparenting: Defining Appropriate Roles and Responsibilities (Part 1)
Discover four key facets of stepparenting and how to avoid common mistakes that create disconnection and tension in blended families.
203. How to Make Better Decisions and Solve Problems as a United Team
Discover how to navigate tough decisions and resolve problems without sacrificing unity as a couple.
![202. How to Break Free from Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron & Nan Deal]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1737333407240-PLNO5TEMWB21TEC98412/IMAGE+-+Episode+202.png)
202. How to Break Free from Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy [with Ron & Nan Deal]
Discover the transformative power of emotional regulation and mindfulness in marriage with Ron and Nan Deal.
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201. Step Up Enjoyment and Safeguard Your Relationship by Taking FUN Seriously [w/Rich & Christa Clark]
Rich and Christa Clark share their insights on the serious business of FUN!
200. A Heart-to-Heart Conversation Exploring the Secrets to Lasting Love
Discover the secrets to lasting love that can transform your relationship and create deeper connection, more trust, and increased satisfaction.
199. 6 Simple Ways to Help Your Kids Build Social Confidence and Connection
Discover 6 simple ways to help your kids build social wellness, skill, and confidence.
![198. How do sleep habits impact the health and wellness of your kids? [with Jessica Bryant]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1731264185568-2GW9TPD1YEV22OLECNEM/198+-+Episode+IMAGE.png)
198. How do sleep habits impact the health and wellness of your kids? [with Jessica Bryant]
Discover some simple steps you can take to promote healthy sleep habits in your home and increase overall wellness.
![197. Conquer Digital Overload: Parenting Tips for Raising Tech-Savvy Kids [with Stephen Arterburn]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1730044318712-8SNJGFXJ5NE9XNSXDURD/197+IMAGE.png)
197. Conquer Digital Overload: Parenting Tips for Raising Tech-Savvy Kids [with Stephen Arterburn]
Discover practical tips for creating healthy tech habits in your home.
196. 5 Tips for Effectively Negotiating Holiday Plans with an Ex
Discover 5 practical tips for navigating negotiations around Holiday schedules with your Ex.
195. Connecting with Kim's HARD Child — Facing the Challenges of Parental Alienation
Discover how you can create moments of connection with a child who seems to be rejecting you.
![194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1726075505431-T3LQTZFGK4H38U65ZKKL/194+-+Episode+IMAGE.png)
194. Powerful Tips for Effectively Connecting with Your Angry or Distant Child [with Dr. Amy J.L. Baker]
Find out how you can effectively build connection with a child who is hurt, angry, rejecting, or distant.
193. The Advantage of Learning The Basics BEFORE You Blend
Discover in ADVANCE how you can effectively prepare for your blending journey!
192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's Kids
How to talk about each other's kids in a way that builds your parenting partnership.
![191. Achieve Financial Harmony: Expert Guidance for Blending Your Finances [with Ron Deal & Greg Pettys]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1721674992458-15Z7QRMZ3T54HQBP6VAX/Episode+IMAGE.png)
191. Achieve Financial Harmony: Expert Guidance for Blending Your Finances [with Ron Deal & Greg Pettys]
Find out how to ease the tension that comes with the complexities around finances for blended family couples.
190. Where can you turn for help? Understand the Difference Between Counseling and Coaching
Discover some practical questions you can ask yourself to choose the kind of support you might benefit from in your current season of blending.
![189. Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief: A Path to Understanding and Healing [with Krista St-Germain]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1719873528732-S5HDJ0MKLFGDB4XDYQCS/Special+Guest+Image.png)
189. Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief: A Path to Understanding and Healing [with Krista St-Germain]
Discover how you can move forward through trauma in a way that brings hope and growth.
188. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 2)
Create a practical strategy for managing discomfort and distress - even while facing challenging people and painful circumstances.
187. Basics for Blending: How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress (Part 1)
Discover how you can be resilient even as you experience discomfort and distress in your blending journey.