Family Culture with Beth Hoff Beth Hoff

Did you know that 1 out of every 3 Americans is either a step-child, a step-parent, or has some other form of a blended family?
 
As blended families become more and more common, it's even more important to be intentional to set the family culture of your blended family.
 
On this episode, I'm chatting with Cameron Normand, host of The Step-Mom Diaries podcast and founder of thiscustomlife.com. She's a professional powerhouse of a woman who married the love of her life and, overnight, became a step-mom to 4 kids, one of whom has special needs.
 
Cameron shares her story, her struggles, her journey, and some super helpful tips to thrive as a step-parent (or support the blended families in your life).
 
Key Takeaways: 
 
+ Shaping your blended family culture
+ What not to say to a step-parent
+ Prioritizing your marriage in a blended family
+ Connecting with your step-kids
+ What step-parents need to hear
 
Find more great resources from Cameron at https://thiscustomlife.com
 
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Come connect with me on Instagram @favoritefamilies or visit https://favoritefamilies.com for simple strategies for a happy family.

Do you love yourself? Like really, truly accept yourself for who you are right here, right now?
 
There's a lot more to loving yourself than bubble baths and spa days. In fact, it goes a lot deeper and most of us struggle with it in various ways.
 
Laura Dudek definitely did. On this episode, she shares her story of insecurity, fear of judgment, and her powerful journey of discovering a deep sense of love and acceptance through Jesus.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
+ A story of self-hate redeemed
+ Self-care vs. Self-love
+ The real reason women judge each other
+ Identity, repentance, and healing
+ Learning to trust God again
+ Small steps to loving yourself well
Laura Dudek is the founder of Ruah + Ember, a women's ministry based in Cleveland, Ohio and author of bible studies such as Scars of Grace, Draw the Line, Hello Love, and Written.
Laura holds a Master of Divinity degree, concentrating in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.  Laura is passionate about raising up wholehearted female leaders for Christ.  She presently resides in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband, Joshua.
Links mentioned in this episode: 
26 Identity Statements from God's Word Hello Love Experience with Laura Dudek Thanks for tuning in! Please take a minute to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!
You can connect with me on Instagram @favoritefamilies or on my website: https://favoritefamilies.com! 

Just because you weren't raised in a healthy family environment doesn't mean you're doomed to repeat those cycles of dysfunction.
In fact, your own experience could be what inspires you to give your kids a different one. 
On this episode, I'm interviewing Alyssa Falkenstein about her journey of going from abuse, neglect and self-harm to creating a family culture marked by love, truth, and joy.
No matter what type of family culture you were raised in, you have the power to create something new.
Key Takeaways:
+ Overcoming obstacles to a healthy family culture
+ Breaking the cycle of dysfunction
+ Finding mentors and building community
+ Mental health and motherhood
 
Thanks for tuning in to this episode! Be sure to check out Alyssa's website: https://hammerandbee.com
 
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Also, be sure to connect with me on Instagram @favoritefamilies or find more great resources at https://favoritefamilies.com!
 

Ahhhh, sweet vacation. Relaxing on the beach with your feet kicked up and an icy cold drink in your hand. Not a care in the world.
But wait, you have kids.
It’s more like, AHHHHH!!!!!….vacation. Or as I like to describe it… “moving your chaos to a new location with fewer resources.”
Okay, so while vacationing with kids may never be *quite* as relaxing as without them, it can be every bit as enjoyable and MORESO.
On this episode I'm sharing 10 sanity-saving tips to truly enjoy traveling with kids, no matter what goes wrong along the way.
Key Takeaways:
+ The #1 thing to avoid when traveling with kids
+ How to create margins
+ To routine or not to routine
+ How to make lasting memories
+ Finding joy no matter what happens
 
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June is here and summer is ALMOST officially here as well, so it’s the perfect time to plan your summer!
 
As I’ve been thinking about what I want this summer to look like, though, I’m taking a different approach than what I normally would.
 
Instead of planning everything I think we should DO, I’m asking myself…who do I want to BE this summer? What do I want this summer to FEEL like...to be marked by? And who do I want to work on becoming?
 
So before you get sucked down the rabbit hole of summer activities, take a few minutes to listen to this episode and set your intentions and priorities for this summer first. I promise you'll be glad you did.
 
Key Discussion Points:
+ Setting your intention for summer
+ 5 questions to guide your summer planning
+ Focusing on being over doing
+ The secret to a peace-filled summer
 
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Have a great, peace-filled summer!

There's a huge difference between making your marriage work and truly working on your marriage.
 
Today's episode is all about the 4 core elements of a healthy marriage. These are the 4 things that my husband and I have come back to over and over again to build and sharpen our marriage through each new season that comes. And they have made all the difference.
 
Whether you're newly married and looking for some great tools for your marriage, you have kids and your marriage has been on the back burner, or your marriage has been struggling in some area and you need a fresh dose of connection, this episode will help you know where to focus.
 
Plus, I talk about the Same Team Marriage Challenge and how you join me!
 
Key Discussion points:
+ Getting clear on your marriage “Why”
+ The 4 elements of a healthy marriage
+ What to do when you feel stuck
+ A fun challenge to boost your marriage 
 
Thanks for tuning in today! Be sure to join me in May for the Same Team Marriage Challenge!
If you have any questions or want to request one of the scholarship spots, please DM me on Instagram @favoritefamilies and let's chat!
Have a great week!