Special occasions are sometimes tough for blended families — Mother's Day is no exception. Disappointment, frustration and resentment are all things I've experienced on Mother's Day and chances are you have too. But it doesn't have to be that way. Find out how to experience something different this year in this episode (and don't miss the tips for husbands too!).

What do you want for your family over the next year? If you're like most couples in a blended family, you might feel overwhelmed and uncertain about how to move forward. 1 year from now, you probably don't want everyone experiencing the same challenges they are now. You want something new…something better. But how do you make that happen? That's where we come in. Check out this week's episode to discover your starting point to something new for your family this year!

Ever been blindsided in life? That's pretty common for blended family couples. We all try to anticipate what stepfamily life will be like, but it doesn't take long to realize that reality doesn't always line up with what we pictured. You've probably faced at least one of the 7 unexpected realities we're uncovering in this episode, so don't miss the simple next steps we'll share for each one. Head over to the podcast now to listen in…

What do you do when the hard realities of blended family life are shattering the hopes you had when you first set out. We all have ideals and expectations in the beginning that eventually seem impossible to reach. In this week's podcast episode, we're covering 3 steps you can take when reality and disappointment set in…

Are we the only ones who want to avoid budgeting for the holidays?! Can't we just spend whatever we want to bring a little happiness to our blended family this one time per year? We wish that were the case. The truth is budgeting in a blended family is more about relationships and emotions than it is about money. As you head into the holidays this year, consider adopting these 4 mindsets…they may just keep you connected as a couple and as a family!

It's easy to stay focused on the negatives of blended family life. Yes, stepfamilies come with unique challenges — but they also have some very specific opportunities to build Super Strengths. Check out this week's episode from The Blended Family Coaching Show to discover 3 positives that you may not have thought about.

Are you hoping for a happy holiday season in your blended family, but worried about the kids’ attitudes? Or maybe you're more concerned about that negotiation you know is coming with the Ex? Here are 8 tips that will help as you prepare for the holiday season!

Does it ever feel impossible to juggle all the relational priorities of blended family life? There never seems to be enough time to balance it all. Our suggestion is to STOP trying to balance and take a NEW approach instead…

Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated? Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler.

In this debut episode, we’ll share a little of our story, describe what this podcast is all about and give you a challenge that’s sure to get you thinking…