025. How to Survive Time Alone with Your Step-Kids — Your Guide to Spring Break
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Most step-parents want to enjoy time with their step-kids. They want to relax, laugh and just have fun! But often they describe their time together as stressful, tension-filled, or even dreadful — especially when we're on our own with them.
I (Mike) get it…I remember those feelings of fear and dread when I knew Kim was going to be gone and everything with her daughter (Annika) depended on me. And part of the problem was I felt like I couldn't talk about it.
I thought, "…if I admit I'm dreading this time with my step-daughter, it means I'm a bad person." So, I would head into those times already filled with tension and a pretty bad attitude. And guess what…that didn’t help! It was like a self-fulfilling prophecy and I just set myself up for failure.
But finally, I braved up enough to talk about it with Kim and we started getting more intentional about how I could have hope and confidence when I was going to be alone with Annika.
…and we're sharing all about it in this episode.
At the time we're airing this, it's just about time for Spring Break. That might mean you'll be getting some extended alone time with your step-kids. With just a little bit of intentional effort, you can head into it with anticipation and confidence…and exponentially improve your time with your step-kids!
So, grab your headphones and a notepad and listen in to experience the best Spring Break (or weekend…or summer vacation…or afternoon…etc., etc.)
You'll Discover:
How to prepare BEFORE you're left alone with step-kids
What to do DURING that time when challenges pop up
And even what to do AFTER your spouse is back
Resources from this Episode:
Check out Episode 17 — 6 Simple Steps That Will Help You Respond to Disrespect
Discover the critical differences between the bio and step-parent roles in this blog article: How to Parent as a Team and Steer Clear of Power Struggles
Find out how you can keep an upbeat attitude as a step-parent in this blog article: How to Stay Clear and Focused as a Step-Parent
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