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

In this episode, Lori and David answer questions submitted by followers. These questions are based solely on the question without having any details of the person’s dynamics. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
How do you get a Disneyland parent to stop guilt parenting?
How to get your grown up stepkid to allow you to see the grandchildren more?
How do you nacho stuff that directly affects you?!
Does it get better after they all turn 18?
Is blending always this hard?
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I just finished the Nacho Kids Guided Bootcamp. I am shocked at how much I learned in just a few minutes a day! This was a treasure of information that has already started to improve our blend! God Bless you, Lori and David, for everything you do to help stepfamilies. You are your method are amazing!” ~ P.C. - stepdad from Florida
 

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Stepdad Sean. Sean has been blending for over two years. His biological kids are no longer at home, and he has three stepsons who all live in the house. Sean has raised his kids and doesn’t feel he should have to help raise the stepkids. The stepkids have poor manners and are a bit spoiled. He fights for that parental role because he doesn’t understand being a husband without being a parent. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Preparing didn't help
Adult bio kids and teenage stepkids
Not wanting to raise someone else’s kids
Fighting for control
Hugely different parenting styles
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“This Nacho stuff is completely opposite of what everyone told us to do. We were struggling and decided what the heck. We did still love each other and made the decision to give this Nacho thing a try. Three months later, we are ALL happier and in a much better place. Life really is good when you Nacho!” ~ J.B.S.
 

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with Krista St-Germain about navigating grief as a stepparent. As a widow, stepkid, and stepparent, Krista shares her journey and wisdom. Her stepdad stayed in his lane and her stepmom was a little more authoritative. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Supporting a partner when you have different parenting views
Secondary losses
Five stages of grief 
Time in relation to grief
Respecting previous relationships
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I can’t believe how much better our lives are because of Nacho Parenting!” ~ E.V.
 

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with family law attorney Rachel King. Rachel has been practicing family law for over 10 years. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Rachel shares her story of being a stepkid with us. 
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Bashing the other parent
Being forced to call stepmom “mom”
Differences in parenting in different homes
Parentification
Co-parenting
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“As a child of divorce, I thought I would have an easy time being a stepdad. I was so wrong. Being a stepdad is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to work on. I thought I’d come in and be “dad,” which resulted in many fights. I heard about Nacho through a lawyer friend. They recommended I join the Nacho Academy. I’m so glad I listened to them! Through the Nacho Academy, I learned what I did wrong. I worked on repairing my relationship with my stepson, and we are now in a much better place. Thank you, Nacho, for saving our blend!” ~ E.W.
 

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Anthony J. Mohr. Anthony’s father, Gerald Mohr, was a well-known radio actor before slipping to the Hollywood B-list thanks to the advent of television. Accepting the lead in a dying Swedish TV series, he fell for the script girl and divorced Mohr’s mother, who went on to meet and marry another divorced person, credit card industry pioneer Stanley Dashew.
As his stepfather’s career rose and his biological father’s eased downward, Anthony tried to find his place. One weekend, he was sailing on his stepfather’s fifty-eight-foot catamaran; the next, his Swedish stepmother told him that they were poor. Coming of age in a time when divorce was rare and viewed as shocking, Anthony lived at the edges of what others regard as a dream world, a place where reality and fantasy blend, maps lead to the homes of the stars, and obstacles abound.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Being a child of divorce
Two different lives
Fighting in front of the kids
Building bonds
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“As a licensed therapist, a patient mentioned Nacho to me. I was intrigued. I looked into this Nacho method, and I must say it is genius! I am now referring all my stepfamily clients to the Academy!” ~ T.G.
 

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to Lisa Johnson. Lisa is co-author, along with her partner Chris Barry, of “Been There Got Out.” Like Lori and David, Lisa and Chris use their first-hand experience to help others.
In this episode, we discuss the following:
Toxic relationships
High conflict divorce
Legal abuse
Coercive control
Jennifer’s Law
Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:
“I am a family law attorney. I kept hearing about this Nacho parenting from clients and in the courtroom. I decided to join the Nacho Academy to see what it was all about. Man, this stuff is gold! I’m referring all my clients to the Nacho Academy even if they aren’t currently in a blend, they will most likely be in one soon! I love what Lori and David are doing and can’t express how much the world needs this!” ~ M.L.B.