192. A Simple Process to Navigate Sensitive Conversations About Each Other's Kids
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What's one of THE most challenging "feats" for blended couples to successfully master?
Building a healthy, collaborative parenting partnership!
What makes this so difficult?
The sensitive topic of parenting can naturally kick-off an emotionally-charged conversation, ending in disagreement, conflict, and disconnection.
If you're anything like us, you've probably experienced painful, unproductive interactions around parenting that left you at risk…
…at risk of shutting down or shutting each other out
…at risk of reacting poorly in those moments that matter most
…at risk of ongoing distrust
…at risk of experiencing double standards, hurt feelings, ongoing tension, resentment, and relational strain in your home.
Here's the good news: you CAN minimize these risks by practicing new ways to communicate that build your parenting partnership!
In this episode, we'll share how we've learned to master the "feat" of building a parenting partnership by engaging in sensitive conversations that built trust and healthy collaboration in our relationship. Ultimately, all of this will lead to better outcomes for kids — and for you!
You'll Discover:
A simple 4-part process to initiating sensitive conversations and address concerns about your partner's child
How to reduce conflict and break free from unproductive, ineffective communication patterns around parenting
Practical steps for building a healthy, collaborative parenting partnership
Resources from this Episode:
Book: Crucial Conversations
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