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![162. How do Healthy Step-Parent/Step-Child Dynamics Avoid the Pitfalls of Step-Parentification? [with Ron Deal & Lauren Reitsema]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1691635870950-9SLXV6HSW1O96WP3F3AJ/Special+Guest+-+Duo+%281%29.png)
162. How do Healthy Step-Parent/Step-Child Dynamics Avoid the Pitfalls of Step-Parentification? [with Ron Deal & Lauren Reitsema]
Discover a dynamic called Step-Parentification and find out how you can avoid it…
![161. How do Healthy Parent/Child Roles Help Avoid the Pitfalls of Parentification? [with Ron Deal & Lauren Reitsema]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1691635572764-NYD5VTAKK6ALFL5TP1W4/Special+Guest+-+Duo+%281%29.png)
161. How do Healthy Parent/Child Roles Help Avoid the Pitfalls of Parentification? [with Ron Deal & Lauren Reitsema]
An expert discussion reveals the realities of Parentification and what you can do about it.
160. A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out
Discover how to focus on realistic expectations in your home without feeling like you're "lowering the bar".
159. How to Stay Hopeful as a Stepparent When You’re Continually Rejected and Hurt
Discover what you can do to hold onto hope and create an environment where connection and healthy bonds can emerge in your home — even with a resistant stepchild.
158. An Effective Stepparenting Approach Focused on What Works — and What Doesn’t
Discover how stepparents can avoid power struggles, reduce conflict, gain confidence and work with your spouse to become effective parenting partners.
157. 3 Seasoned Stepmoms Share How They’ve Survived and Thrived in Their Blended Family Journey
Find out how 3 seasoned stepmoms have learned to thrive in their blending journeys.
149. How to “Blend” Holiday Traditions and Create Meaningful Connection This Season
Discover a practical framework to help avoid holiday tension, pressure, and disappointment.
![144. Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection [with Jeffrey & Amy Olrick]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1691618346686-X91QCD1NFZOK03NA3GP4/Special+Guest.png)
144. Empowering Parents and Kids Through the Science of Connection [with Jeffrey & Amy Olrick]
Meet Jeffrey & Amy Olrick in this helpful interview about parenting.
143. Why Kids Don’t Need You to be Perfect — Just Present (Part 2)
Discover the next 3 things you need to focus on to create genuine connection with your kids and step-kids.
142. Why Kids Don’t Need You to be Perfect — Just Present (Part 1)
Discover the 6 things you need to focus on to create genuine connection with your kids and step-kids.
141. Can my kids be emotionally harmed by blended family dynamics?
Discover the "easy wrong turns" you'll want to avoid so that you can safeguard your kids from emotional pain and struggle.
![137. Practical Tools to Boost Family Engagement and Grow Meaningful Connection [with Jennifer Zumbiel]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1691584251421-0S2SU9CVCSX1HYVMXYEF/Special+Guest.png)
137. Practical Tools to Boost Family Engagement and Grow Meaningful Connection [with Jennifer Zumbiel]
Discover a simple tool that will help you use everyday moments to create more genuine connection in your blended family!
134. How to Make Good Decisions in Tough Situations and Stay Connected as a Couple
Discover the do's and don'ts of decision-making that will help you stay united in your marriage
130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and Stepkids
Discover how the 3 essential elements of trust apply to your relationship with your kids and step-kids.
125. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development — and Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 2)
Consider your mindset around the best parenting approach for guiding your adolescent and teen children toward healthy adulthood.
124. How to Effectively Parent Through Each Stage of Development — and Reduce Painful Interactions (Part 1)
Find out how to use the best parenting approach for guiding your adolescent and teen children toward healthy adulthood.
117. Harness the Power of Positive Affirmation with Your Kids and Step-Kids
Discover 5 practical - and impactful - ways to share positive affirmation with your kids and step-kids.
104. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 2)
Discover the common myths that can rob you of the family time you want to experience in your blended family.
103. 4 Revealing Myths About 1 on 1 Time Between Parents and their Bio-Kids (Part 1)
Discover the common myths that can rob you of the family time you want to experience in your blended family.
![097. The Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Addiction [with Richard Capriola]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64b0864c9d126c4669c6fc71/1691359007276-U0TIWOTTDEIQ55N506Q6/Special+Guest.png)
097. The Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Addiction [with Richard Capriola]
Every child from every community is at risk of drug or alcohol abuse. Discover how you can spot the early warning signs.