Sooner or later many of us worry about unhealthy lifestyle choices, irresponsibility or a lack of moral standards in our Ex's home. But the reality is, we can't control what's going on over there and it's hard to know just how to teach the kids better values. This week we'll equip you with a strategy to guide your kids in the right direction — and in the right way.

Authority can be difficult to figure out in blended families. There's a lot of conflicting advice out there and in this episode we're just having an honest conversation about it. Check it out.

In this special guest episode, we get to chat with parenting coach, Amanda Rueter to discover the truth about "defiance" in our kids and step-kids. You'll find out what counterwill is and why it's important.

Clear and healthy boundaries allow for stronger bonds and more satisfying relationships. Check out this episode to find out the best way to set these boundaries in your blended family.

Discover how you can sidestep the competition with your step-child and build more confidence in your partnership with your spouse. You can do both by focusing on just 2 primary things…

Ever dread alone time with your step-kids? You know, those times when your spouse is leaving for the day (or even longer) and it’s ALL up to you? If you can relate, then this episode is for you. The strategies in this episode will help you head into those alone times with confidence…

Have you ever felt fearful or frustrated about your kids pushing back when you hold to the boundaries you think are the best for them? Ever felt pressure from the kids about the things they get to do over at your Ex's house, but not in yours? Ever felt hopeless because you just don't have enough time with your kids and worried that you won't have the impact you really want? You might be stuck believing one of 4 Big Myths. Check out this week's episode where we'll bust the myths and reveal the truth…

Got some "step-sibling rivalry" going on in your home? Then you don't want to miss this podcast episode. You can't force step-siblings to love (or even like) each other. But you can create an atmosphere in your home that opens up more opportunity for all the kids to connect. Find out how…

How do you help your kids navigate all the transitions and changes of blended family life? Kids in blended families most often feel powerless and helpless. You probably support them, but if you're like most of us you might not know exactly how. In this week's podcast episode, you're going to discover specific steps that will help you connect with your kids and support them through big change…

STEPPARENTS…have you ever felt disrespected by a step-child? You're not alone! We hear about disrespect in blended families all the time and we've learned a few things by coaching couples in different ways to respond. If you've ever felt disrespected as a stepparent (or bio-parent!), then click below to listen to this week's podcast episode…

How does a blended family couple come together around discipline? That's a question we recently received — and that's what we're tackling in this podcast episode. We'll discuss the first things we should focus on as bio-parent and step-parent to become a great parenting team. Check it out…

Have you noticed one of your kids behaving defiantly or acting out lately? Maybe you suspect that the negative influence or even direct lies of a Toxic Ex has something to do with it. If that's you, then you need to discover the simple strategy to help your kids uncover the truth for themselves…and that's exactly what we have for you in this week's podcast episode. Check it out!

Do you struggle to know how to support your child when they've had their feelings hurt by your Toxic Ex? I felt inadequate in those moments when my daughter was crying and upset because of hurtful things that occurred in her other home. I didn't want to badmouth her dad…I just wanted to help her move beyond the hurts. Listen to this week's podcast episode to hear the 5 Steps I discovered that really helped my daughter. And they can help your kids too…

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.

Eventually, step-couples feel stuck because their parenting-styles seem to be so different. Their differences often lead to conflict — but what if there's more to the story?

In this episode, we'll explore what parenting-styles really are — and what most couples really mean when they are feeling frustrated that their styles are just too different. Then we'll offer practical insights and resources that will help you take the next step toward getting united in your parenting.