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Step Parenting Red FlagsOn this episode of Blended Life, we break down three of our listener's step parenting experiences and give them our perspective on how to move forward. From different parenting styles to defining your role and taking responsibility for your choices in what you allow and take on, we push and challenge these three individuals (and hopefully you too) to recognize the red flags of step parenting and do something about it! We hope this discussion inspires you to...

Cultivating Peace in Your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss all things PEACE, tis the season after all! You will learn the three habits of a PEACE MAKER and how each habit cultivates freedom from conflict and judgment so you can experience the connection and calm you seek in your blended family. In order to cultivate peace, you must change. The idea of change can create fear in relationships, and so we break that down a bit and hopefully make it less scary.&...

Two Homes, One Love: Navigating the Coparenting JourneyOn this episode of Blended Life, we answer three of our listeners questions: 1. How do you deal with secrets in a blended family when one household keeps things from the other? What about dealing with the stress of knowing information as the step parent that both bio parents are keeping from their children?2. How do you as the new spouse get to be okay with your husband's ex being absolutely cruel to him when he won...

Holiday Boundaries and Fairness in a Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life you will hear Eric and Julie discuss boundaries that may need to be created to create a positive experience during the holiday season. The point of boundaries is to protect; in this case we focus on protecting the well-being of the family and also each individual person in it. We hope that this episode will spark meaningful conversation between you and your spouse to set your marriage and family up ...

Creating Emotional Connections in your Blended FamilyOn this episode of Blended Life we discuss emotional connections in your blended family. Whether you are newly blended, feeling stale or stagnant in your mature blended family, or trying to prepare yourselves for the upcoming holidays, this episode has something for everyone. You will hear Julie's #1 piece of relationship advice and enjoy Eric's humor that he brings to a serious topic. Expect the following questions to be ...

On this episode of Blended Life you get a peek into our story as we look back on how we came together blending our family and moving forward. We begin the episode discussing Halloween and how it made us realize we are in a whole new season of life when it comes to celebrating the holidays. You'll hear us begin to talk about how we plan to navigate this upcoming holiday season now that our kids are all teens and young adults (living away from home). Once the holidays have been tackled, E...