The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver Lori Sims & David Sims

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Veronica Andrews. Veronica is the author of “Heal Stepmom Burnout”. She has been blending for 15 years, has two stepkids, and is child-free by choice. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Changes in custody time
Losing yourself
Finding the balance
Stepmom burnout
Wanting what is best for the kids
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“My stepkid is 20 years old. Does nothing but lay on the couch playing on their phone all day. It was driving me crazy. Like, really. I lost my composure several times. An attorney recommended Nacho Kids to me. They were friends of my husbands and my husband told them I was going crazy. I joined the Academy and immediately started doing the bootcamp. It wasn’t easy and I understand why it’s a 30-day course, there’s a lot to it. Day 7 I was finally seeing that things could be different. I finished the bootcamp and said what the heck and did the thinking challenge next. I thought the bootcamp was good, but wow! That thinking one is mind blowing! And I definitely know now why Lori says to do the bootcamp first and to do them separately. 
I’ve learned through Lori and David’s nacho academy that I can choose to be a part of the solution or a part of the problem. I chose to be a part of the solution.” ~ R.R.
 

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about stepfamily vacations. If you have ever been on a blended family vacation, you know how stressful they can be! Lori & David talk about challenges and tips to help have a good blended family vacation.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Preparing for stepfamily vacations
Expectations
Separate vacations with kids
Separate vacations adults only
Length matters
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I love Lori and David! You can tell they truly care about you and your blend. They want you to succeed! They cheer you on and support you through your journey. I’ve never felt like someone cared about me so much. Their caring made me want to work harder because I felt like I had someone in my corner!” ~ N.W.
 

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to stepcouple Jenn and Zeb. They have been blending for three years, and married six months. The hardest part of the blend for Zeb is establishing and maintaining stepmom’s role within the blend and Jenn’s hardest part is figuring out her place and role within the blend. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
What’s the stepparent role
Who is responsible for the stepkid
Stepkid calling stepmom “Mom”
Feeling pushed out of your bio kid’s life
When the stepkid gets an arrow through his head
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I was skeptical of how much this Academy would benefit me/us. I was willing to put the work in, but my partner was against it. I did the bootcamp and within two weeks, my partner was on board because she could not deny the positive changes that were occurring. We love Nacho!” ~ R.S.
 

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, answer some Nacho questions. You have questions, we have answers! Please note, these are top level answers to questions and in the Nacho Kids Academy Lori and David delve deeper into the questions you may have and provide guidance to help you Nacho properly. 

In this episode, we discuss the following:
Triggers
Nasty Stepkids
Summertime stepkids
Stepparent responsibilities
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“This Nacho stuff is gold! I wish we would have found it sooner. My husband and I decided to join because we were really struggling in our blend. Something had to give. This was the best decision we could have made! We have started healing from our past hurts, and are rebuilding our blended relationships every day! Thank you Dave and Lori! You saved our marriage!” ~ J.F.
 

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to bio dad Chris. Chris has experienced parental alienation with his daughter. Chris shares his story and because of his alienation is working to help other alienated parents. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Parental alienation
Boundaries
Legal issue versus mental health issue
Divorced parents and school
Psychological abuse
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I had decided to leave my partner. A friend at work was watching the Guilty Parent Syndrome course in the Nacho Academy during our lunch break and I heard something that clicked with me. I asked him what he was listening to and he told me it was one of the video courses in the Nacho Parenting Academy. I immediately signed up and have decided my relationship is worth working for and that I’d rather make things work with my partner than to start over with someone else.” ~ M.W.
 

*** DISCLAIMER ***   Mention of attempted suicide in this episode.
In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to stepmom Jo and bio dad Ben! They have been blending for five years and married two. Ben has two bio kids, one of which lives with him full-time and wants Jo to be his mom! Jo pushed for the  oldest stepson to come live with them full-time and feels she has emotionally adopted him. Jo and Ben’s journey has not been easy, in fact there was a time where Jo attempted suicide.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
The importance of getting help
Stepmom burnout
Emotional adoption
Setting boundaries with bio mom
Having a “golden child” stepkid
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I don’t normally write reviews, but I had to because I want others to know there truly is help out there! This Nacho Academy stuff is gold! Even if you aren’t in a stepfamily, it teaches you tools you can use in everyday life to help lower your stress. I recommend it for everyone!” ~ L.J.