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126. Is Sex THAT Important for a Healthy Marriage?
Find out why sex in marriage is important — and why it's not — as well as 2 things you need to focus on to create a healthy sex life.
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.
123. How to Connect More and Rekindle Romance in Your Relationship — Even if You’re Super Busy
Discover 3 specific strategies that can rekindle your romance and create more connection in your marriage.
122. One Simple Strategy to Conquer “Family Business”, Contain Chaos and Stay United
Discover a simple, fun, and effective strategy for handling the "business" of busy blended family life.
121. Start the New Year with New Resolve to Create Something New in Your Blended Family
Kick off 2022 with a simple action plan and create something new and beautiful in your blended family this year!
120. 3 Valuable Lessons That Saved Our Marriage and Blended Family
Mike & Kim share 3 valuable insights from over 20 years of blending.
119. 6 Tips to Grow Empathy and Create More Connection in Your Marriage
Discover the common barriers to empathy and 6 tips to understanding and connecting with your partner the way you really want to.
118. Meaningful Insight and Practical Strategies to Help Your Blended Family Navigate Holiday Challenges
Consider the importance of traditions and transitions in your blended family through this discussion with a mother-and-daughter duo who've lived through holiday challenges.
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.
116. 10 Practical Strategies to Prep for the Holidays — and Avoid Blended Family Disappointments
10 tips to help you navigate the holidays with more fun — and less disappointment
115. Will you choose to be Grateful or Grumpy this Holiday Season?
Take some time to consider these 3 areas of gratitude that every one of us has — and can change your life.
114. Beware of Common Comparison Traps that Create Disconnection and Negativity
Use these 4 tips to break free from the comparison traps that will negatively impact your family
113. How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued, or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse
Discover 5 steps you can take to improve co-parenting and make things better for your kids.
112. 3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting — And Hurt the Kids
Discover the 3 most common dynamics that lead to unwanted tension between co-parents and leave kids caught in the middle.
111. It’s Time For a Strategic Pause…
Consider what kind of "strategic pause" you might need to take — or check out the 5 episodes you might really need right now.
110. What Might You Learn About Your Kids Through Mike’s Unique Childhood Stepfamily?
Find out more about healthy ways to acknowledge your kids' losses through Mike's personal story…
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109. Preparing to Blend: The Couples Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily [with Ron Deal]
Discover the latest stepfamily resource as we chat with Ron Deal about his new book!
108. 3 Unity Breakers that are Detrimental to Your Connection and How You Can Avoid Them
Don't be duped by these surprising and sneaky unity breakers…
107. 3 Disheartening Realities That No Couple Wants To Go Through — But We All Have To
Find out how to thrive — even when you have to endure these disheartening realities.