Welcome to Enjoying Your Blended Family! We bring new episodes every Monday and Friday. Mondays are on hot topics in blended families and Fridays are all about fun ideas you can do with your blended family. This podcast is all about strengthening your blended family relationships and having more fun, giving you hope and encouragement so everyone is enjoying the journey together.
In this episode, Jamee from Make it a Date joins me to discuss the importance of looking for the good in your husband. Connect with her here https://www.instagram.com/makeitadate_/ Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/07petDij This book will discuss some pretty serious issues, so be cautious if the kids are around. You might not be in such a bad place as some of the things we talk about, but it goes to show even in the worst of situations, there is hope. I'd love to hear from you if you are following along. Stepfamily Jumpstart https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamil... Get Out Pass: Code "BFAM" for the best price. https://getoutpass.com/
As Randall and I have been moving in and out of this empty-nester season, we have found it hard to prioritize each other. When we don't prioritize each other, the enemy can and will use it to cause division. I don't know about you, but I do not want a roommate for a husband, where we barely get to see each other much less have intimate conversations. We are both to blame for putting other things above our relationship. Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. https://a.co/d/07petDij This book is going to discuss some pretty serious issues, so be cautious if the kids are around. You might not be in such a bad place as some of the things we talk about, but it shows that even in the worst of situations, there is hope. I'd love to hear from you if you are following along. Stepfamily Jumpstart https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamil... Get Out Pass: Code "BFAM" for the best price. https://getoutpass.com/
This episode is really all about our current struggles. I thought I would share them with you because you might be walking through this season now or in the future. Even everyday life issues affect us differently in a blended family. We just want you to know, you are not alone! We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
235. The Blended Family Bucket List (Part 4 of 5) We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
We want you to have your best Summer with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and made the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has helped not only us but also countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests as a couple. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/blendedfamilyvillage Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1enYSYhnTel4ICgZ-HzcZ9CmZaKnYh5hv/view?usp=drive_link E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vSLArTbXR-HKSFjmTFY4K-F6CaH2fa7g/view?usp=drive_link 5 Family Games https://drive.google.com/file/d/195MaKDY0A4ylC7_vunvDKRuYkM8ie0Ze/view?usp=drive_link Fridge Calendar https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LT776fMBeH8aBFKazEgh93NkqhiFDoC0/view?usp=drive_link Family Scripture https://drive.google.com/file/d/19jH2HPsFRT0CGRkehmxj1sKgCGDxYBi6/view?usp=drive_link Get Your Ebook on Amazon https://amzn.to/4bPlk3L Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount https://getoutpass.com/
232. Exploring Common Interest in Your Stepfamily | Part 1 of 5 We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This week's video is all about exploring common interests in your stepfamily. We will explain how to find those interests in this video and what to do with them in the future. Check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether that be with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you have access to. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to Enjoy Your Blended Family. This first video is just an introduction and breaks down what you will need. So take a moment to listen in and check out the resources available so you'll have them when needed. Private Facebook Group Enjoy the Journey Resource Workbook E.N.J.O.Y. Prayers and Script 5 Family Games Fridge Calendar Family Scripture Get Your Ebook on Amazon Get out Pass Use BFAM for the best discount
I found some old videos from a challenge I did with a group of ladies in 2020 about taking our thoughts captive. This concept changed my life. The information is so valuable, that I wanted to share it with you. It's set up as a 5-day challenge so feel free to listen to it day-by-day or all at once. The key is putting these things to use. Day 1: Take Your Thoughts Captive Challenge Let's get started with Day 1. Some of these things may take you out of your comfort zone or seem insignificant, trust me, do them anyway. If you are ready for a change, it's time to do something different. If you missed last night's email, go back and read it and watch that video before this one. It lays the groundwork for today. If it takes you longer to complete, take your time and work at your own pace. 1. Find 10-20 minutes to brain dump. 2. Spend 20-30 minutes quietly listening to God's direction. 3. Journal any thoughts from your quiet time. Day 2: Learn to sit and listen. 1. Find a place in your house that is quiet and where you will have privacy. 2. Sit and listen to the meditation video. Do your very best to follow the breaths and clear your mind. But if you find your mind wandering, mentally take note of what your thoughts are focusing on. 3. Journal your experience, good and bad. Things you noticed. 4. Pay attention to what you listen to today and how much time you spend filling your head with this stuff (Music, TV, Social media, other people) Write it down when you can. Day 3: Discover your weaknesses. Own your mistakes. Recognize Triggers. 1. Write down areas of your life you feel like a failure. 2. Ask God to show you where you have made mistakes so that you can take ownership of them. Ask God to show you why you feel this way and what triggers you. 3. I want to introduce you to my favorite meditation podcast, it combines meditation, scripture, and prayer. You can find it on your podcast app under Cultivate Connections or use this link, 4. Take a mental note of anything that comes to mind. 5. Journal your experience, good and bad. Did God reveal anything to you? Have you noticed what your triggers are? 6. Look at your list and ask yourself why you think you feel like a failure in these areas. This won't be solved in a day, but keep asking. Day 4: Find truth. Stop taking yourself so seriously. Have Fun! 1. Write down areas in which you feel like you have succeeded. 2. Find a quiet place in your house where you will have privacy. Do the first 14ish minutes of "Recognize" Yoga with Adriene. Then pause and be quiet. (If you prefer Cultivate Connection, do that) 3. Journal your experience. Did God reveal anything new today? 4. Take at least 15 minutes to replace some of the negative thoughts you have with truth from scripture. Place these truths where you can see them. 5. Today might seem like a silly exercise, but I think it is very important. Find time to have fun today. Make time to laugh with your family. Do something silly with them. Turn on music and dance around the house. Go outside and play tag or hide-n-seek. 6. When you make a mistake today, laugh at yourself, and move on. Day 5: Recognize that this is not an emergency. Take it to God. Discover your "Go-To" activity. 1. Continue the meditation practice, either the yoga video or Cultivate Connection meditation. 2. Journal your experience. 3. Practice gratitude. Name 1 thing from the day before that brought you joy. Write it down or say it out loud. 4. Learn to ask yourself "Is this an emergency?" Even when it feels like it is, it usually isn't. We can't practice this until a situation arises. Watch today's video so I can explain it better. 5. Today we find a new positive activity that you can turn to instead of reacting the same way you always have. You should have filled out your favorite activity in the survey before we started. How can you turn that into your new coping skill? Take Your Thoughts Captive Recap I know 5 days doesn't seem long enough to break a cycle you've been trapped in for a long time, but with God anything is possible. For me, it took a whole Summer to break this down. If during this process you find some issues go deeper than what you can handle on your own, I recommend finding a licensed therapist. There is no shame in talking to a professional and allowing their unbiased opinion to guide you in helping you heal. Thank you for sticking with me over the last 5 Days. Check out this recap and let me know if this Take Your Thoughts Captive Challenge benefited you in any way by emailing me and letting me know. Love you! Scarlett Tandy EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this... 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In this episode, I am sharing my best advice to a single mom or an alienated mom (someone who doesn't have contact with their children). If you are in this season of life you are not alone. Honestly, if you are an empty nester or struggling mom, this could help you too. EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this... STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for $90 off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Do you desire a relationship with your stepchild but don't know how or where to start? Maybe you have been rejected in the past and stopped trying. Even if your stepchild has nothing to do with you, check this out. Who knows maybe it's just what you need to turn things around. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this... STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamil... EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8X... (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Is your stepchild being manipulative causing drama and division in your stepfamily, is it a misunderstanding, or is your child just hurting? In this episode, I will talk with my stepdaughter about her perspective. EPISODE RESOURCES: If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Transition Day is rough in a stepfamily. Many different factors cause that. Today I'm talking with my stepdaughter who is now 25 about her thoughts and feelings when she was transitioning from house to house as a child. We might not have all the "right" answers, but we hope it stirs up conversations in your house. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Today Ryleigh (stepdaughter) and Scarlett (Stepmom) talk about menstrual cycles and how they affect mood, which puts a strain on their relationships. This was a hard conversation to have, because PMDD has taken Ryleigh down some dark roads, but we have seen God show up every time. Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ Her newest album is filled with stories of growing up in a blended family. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
I have been getting messages lately from stepmoms asking how they can better support their stepdaughter during different seasons of life. Ironically Ryleigh (my stepdaughter) wrote a song about our stepmother/stepdaughter journey. I immediately asked her if we could discuss it on a podcast and if she would sing the song for you. In this episode we discuss her feelings when her dad told her he was going to ask me to marry him, the dark season of her teen years, and our reconciliation period. She also shared what she wished we would have done differently. Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ Her newest album is filled with stories about growing up in a blended family. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
My stepdaughter has been in my life for 16 years. In the very beginning, our relationship was sweet. Then she quickly realized she wanted a life with just her and her dad and that didn't involve me. I tried my best to be who and what I thought she needed but it wasn't ever enough. It actually had the opposite effect. Today our relationship is great. It didn't happen by chance though. I had to be willing to grow and she had to come to her own realization. In this podcast, we will discuss how it makes the child feel when your parents talk crap about each other to you. Follow Ryleigh and her musical journey on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTU0-Nd7DQXh_Bp4VEDEQXQ Her newest album is filled with stories growing up in a blended family. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY https://bfam.enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/opt-in EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
222: What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting With Jyl Barlow One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That's like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don't want to hear you complain about it. In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you are living it out in real-time. Mostly because every situation is so unique just like every child is unique. Now of course there are some common situations most stepfamilies face and this episode is full of them. I talked to Jyl Barlow from “What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting”. We discussed unrealistic expectations, chores, unsupportive grandparents, enjoying your time when your kids are gone, and the moments that make it all worth it. In the episode, we discussed Jyl's family's favorite activity and she mentioned, Universal Yums. Click the link to check it out with your family. I also mentioned conversation cards from Make It a Date, grab them here. Follow Jyl Barlow on Instagram Grab your copy of What to Expect When You Weren't Expecting. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
If you are anything like me, and a lot of you are, I struggle to find rest. I get passionate about my work, I love to serve others, and then of course family things. Between all of that, I become overwhelmed and exhausted. Did you know that God commands us to rest? This is something many people in our culture now stopped practicing. I loved Jen's perspective on this and wanted to earn more. Check out this episode if you could use some rest in your stepfamily. Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey The book I referenced in the show was called Take Back Your Family by Jeffery Bethke. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
220: Sharing Equal Custody Doesn't Make You a Bad Mom For so long I thought “GOOD MOMS” have full custody of their kids and anything less meant something was wrong. In today's episode, I talked to Jen Debrot about her approach to sharing custody. Follow Jen at Jen Debrot on Instagram Check out Jen Debrot: Our Blended Journey If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
219: 14 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse In today's episode Jamee from Make It a Date shares 14 practical, low to no cost ideas to connect. Don't let another year go by without prioritizing your marriage. Your blended family needs you to have a happy, healthy marriage! Follow Jamee at Make It a Date on Instagram Check out Make It a Date Ideas on Etsy If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
In today's episode, we discuss a topic that most stepfamilies have not experienced, but I know several of you who are and I wanted to pull back the curtain of this forbidden topic and bring you and your family some hope. I brought in the co-host of the Husband-in-Law Podcast, Jessica Frew to talk about her blended family story and how she and her family learned to enjoy their blended family after her 1st husband came out of the closet. Listen to discover what she said is harder than finding out your husband is homosexual. Follow Jessica on Instagram Follow Jessica on Tiktok Free Workshop - "What Now After Betrayal" February 21st at 7:00 PM MTN. https://theboldlogic.com/whatnowworkshop Free Workbook - "Trusting Your Gut After Betrayal" - https://theboldlogic.com/freeworkbook If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Teaching our kids emotional intelligence will benefit them for the rest of their lives in all their relationships. I love finding and sharing tools that will help your stepfamily blend smoothly. In this episode, I talked with Fiona Kong about this simple tool she used to help her young son express his feelings each day while living in 2 homes! This simple little $2 planner from the dollar store gave her, her co-parent, and her son the ability to openly communicate between houses! She has gone on to make it into a resource to help other families do the same! My prayer is that each one of you would grab a copy for each of your kids or take a moment to make your own. Home Sweet Home Journal https://amzn.to/493PQW8 If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that is blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family. In this episode, I share my story about the season my biological kids went to live with their dad, what I did while they were gone, and how we reconnected. This episode is part 2, if you missed episode 215, give it a listen, because it explains why I let them leave and what not to do when your kids want to live with their other parent. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Lately, we have had lots of people join our B. Fam community who are walking through the same storm we went through. Each of our kids went to live with their other parents when they became teens against our better judgment. This was a heartbreaking and devastating season for our family. As hard as it was though, it taught us all a lot about ourselves and our family. In this episode, I share my story about my biological kids leaving and how I handled it. Next week, I will share what I did while they were gone, and how we eventually reconnected our relationships. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
214: How to Avoid Holiday Burnout in Your Stepfamily Does anyone else love Christmas as much as we do? I get sad every year when it comes and goes because I don't feel like I truly enjoyed it due to all the running around and stress that also showed up uninvited. I teamed up with Ginger from The Family Core and Brittney from Blending Bravely to talk about ways to set up healthy boundaries around the holidays and minimize stress so that you can enjoy the holidays. Follow Brittney on Instagram and Tiktok Follow Ginger on Instagram and Tiktok Download the Enjoy the Holiday-Stress Less Guide If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY B.FAM RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This is a repost of one of my favorite Christmas traditions. Is looking at Christmas lights a tradition for your family every year? If it's not then it could be a really fun way to hang out with your family. If it is your thing already, we also share some cool ways you can add to the fun and make it an adventure. A few ways we share in this episode: Solo adventures with certain family members As a family outing Scavenger hunt style Special Light Shows We also include our Free Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt printout that you can use with your family, you can get it by clicking here. EPISODE RESOURCES: THE ADVENTURE CHALLENGE Use this Promo Code for 10% off at Checkout: ENJOYTHEMOMENT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SCAVENGER HUNT If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW if you‘re on Apple Podcast so we can keep spreading the love! WANT MORE…… Follow us on Instagram @enjoyingyourblendedfamily Facebook Group: ENJOYING YOUR BLENDED FAMILY Website: ENJOYING THE MOMENT Youtube: Enjoying the Moment CONTACT US HERE
212: Thinking About Raising a Stepfamily in Two Different States | Joslynn Flowers of Daily Stepmom All stepfamilies have their unique things that make up their family dynamics and add to the ease or difficulty of the blend. In this episode, our friend Joslynn from The Daily Stepmom shares her desire to raise her kids in an environment different than California. Then after receiving the blessing from the kid's biological mom, things changed. If you already live in two different states or thinking about it, this episode is for you. Follow The Daily Stepmom on Instagram Listen to The Daily Stepmom Podcast Learn more about The Daily Stepmom If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY B.FAM RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
211: Hey Stepmom, They're Not Your Kids with guest Nacho Kid's Lori and David Are you fed up with your stepkids or with people telling you they're not your kids, yet you are doing all the mom things for them. This episode is for you. We talk with Lori and David from Nacho Kids Academy about the right and wrong way to disengage and engage with your stepfamily. This episode is so good! Nacho Bootcamp Follow Nacho Kids on TikTok Follow Nacho Kids on Instagram Learn more about Nacho Academy More info on parent alienation at Nacho Kids If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
If you have ever been on the receiving end of parental alienation, you know what I mean when I say it's a nightmare. In this episode, Lisa Goodpaster shares her story of being a child of parental alienation. You can find her whole story in her book, Alienated When Parents Won't Parent. Today we discuss the damage it does to the child, early signs to look for, and what to do if it happens to you. Follow Lisa on TikTok Follow Lisa on Instagram More info on parent alienation at stephoodproject.org If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This episode deals with a bad habit many of us have been guilty of ourselves or have been on the receiving end of. Stalking the ex or their significant other is not beneficial to us, but we do it anyway. There are many different reasons why people stalk their ex online, and in this episode, I discuss those reasons with Toni and Lauren from Raising His Kids Podcast. Follow Toni at My Blended Chaos Follow Lauren at Blooming Stepmom Follow Raising His Kids on Instagram Listen to the podcast Raising His Kids If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
As we wrap up this book study, our prayer is that you have found hope for your blended family. Every chapter has been filled with information that has the potential to change the future of your blended family if you are willing to utilize it. Today's chapter points you to the one that can truly bring healing and lasting change to your family and that is Jesus. Join Heidi, Ginger, and myself as we discuss God's redemption in our blended families. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Follow Ginger at The Family Core and download the app at thefamilycore.com Follow Heidi at Marriage in Motion 365 and check out their resources at marriageinmotion365.com Follow Vanessa and Scott on Instagram at Blended Kingdom Families Find a Blended and Redeemed small group near you at Blended Kingdom Families/ Groups If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
I can't speak for everyone, but I would say the majority of people who have experienced divorce do not want to spend their time or money in court. Although we understand there are occasions when it is necessary. Most of the time, fear or pride, back us into a corner and we feel like court is the only way out. In this episode, I talk with the co-author of Blended and Redeemed Vanessa Martindale about litigation. She shared some alternatives to “going to court” that I didn't know existed. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Follow Vanessa and Scott on Instagram at Blended Kingdom Families Find a Blended and Redeemed small group near you at Blended Kingdom Families/ Groups If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Have you ever wondered what kind of effects your divorce will have on your children or even grandchildren? Check out this week's episode as I discuss with Ryleigh Tandy (my 24-year-old Stepdaughter) about the men she has watched walk out of her life and how that created her perspective on marriage now. She even sings us her new song “Wait” which is all about this topic. The album will be released on October 27th. If you want to be one of the first to hear it follow her on Spotify or Apple Music. If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
205: Pitfalls of Child Manipulation and Parent Alienation (Chapter 8: Blended and Redeemed) This episode had me (Scarlett) reflecting and asking my grown kids questions about their upbringing. In chapter 8 of Blended and Redeemed, Scott and Vanessa share very practical tips to help your kids feel like they are "home" with both parents. We discuss those in this episode. Then we dive into the pitfalls of child manipulation and parent alienation. Ginger and Heidi do a fantastic job discussing this difficult topic with me. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Follow Ginger at The Family Core and download the app at thefamilycore.com Follow Heidi at Marriage in Motion 365 and check out their resources at marriageinmotion365.com If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
One of the biggest complaints in a stepfamily is (co)parenting. Whether it be trying to parent with your new spouse and that automatic protective mode we find ourselves in when it comes to someone telling our child what to do. Or the frustration of trying to parent with someone you once loved, but now can't seem to agree on anything. We end the episode discussing child-support. So join us as we discuss these Coparenting Complications. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Follow Ginger at The Family Core and download the app at thefamilycore.com Follow Heidi at Marriage in Motion 365 and check out their resources at marriageinmotion365.com If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This week talk about our favorite stepfamily topic and that is putting FUN in dysfunction! Whether you choose to be intentional in creating a relationship with your stepchildren or not, you ARE creating a relationship. What you do from the very beginning lets your stepchild know you care and want them in your life. Even if your stepchild pushes you away, deep down they want to know they are part of this new family dynamic. In this episode, we jump right into chapter 6 of Blended and Redeemed and talk about things like… How to spend time with step-kids. What should your stepchild call you? Creating traditions. Expectation Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Grab your tickets here at Blended Kingdom Family (There are virtual tickets available too) Follow Ginger at The Family Core and download the app at thefamilycore.com Follow Heidi at Marriage in Motion 365 and check out their resources at marriageinmotion365.com If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
After your divorce, have you ever said to someone else or to yourself? I will never allow this to happen to me again. I will never allow anything bad to happen to my children. I will never allow anyone close to me again. I will never forgive him/her for breaking up our family. These are inner vows we make to protect ourselves, but in doing so we are trying to control the details of our lives instead of trusting God to do what is best for us and our family. We are currently using Blended Kingdom Families Book Blended and Redeemed as our online book club with our B.Fam. One sentence that stood out to me was… “When we make inner vows, we aren't making a promise to ourselves at all, we're making a promise to the enemy.” -Scott Martindale I don't know about you, but I do not want to make deals with the enemy. There are 4 steps to breaking up with these inner vows. Join us on this episode as we share some of our own inner vows and the steps to break free from them. If you want a chance to win tickets to the Breakthrough Conference, email me at scarletttandyetm@gmail.com or DM at Enjoying Your Blended Family on IG and let me know you are joining our virtual book club. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Or go ahead and get your tickets here at Blended Kingdom Family Follow Ginger at The Family Core and download the app at thefamilycore.com Follow Heidi at Marriage in Motion 365 and check out their resources at marriageinmotion365.com If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
You've probably heard us or someone at some point say to make God the center of your marriage, but what does that even mean? In this episode, Randall and I go over 6 steps for a marriage reflecting God found in the Blended and Redeemed Book we have been reading. We are currently using Blended Kingdom Families Book Blended and Redeemed as our online book club with our B.Fam. If you want a chance to win tickets to the Breakthrough Conference, email me at scarletttandyetm@gmail.com or DM at Enjoying Your Blended Family on IG and let me know you are joining our virtual book club. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Or go ahead and get your tickets here at Blended Kingdom Family If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This week I talked with Ginger from The Family Core over chapters 1 & 2 of the Blended and Redeemed book by Scott and Vanessa from Blended Kingdom Family. We created a virtual book club so you can join us in discussing these very important stepfamily topics. This week we discussed what it's like going through the fire in your stepfamily and how God uses those things to refine each of us. We also talk about the role the church plays in helping stepfamilies succeed. If you want a chance to win tickets to the Breakthrough Conference, email me at scarletttandyetm@gmail.com or DM at Enjoying Your Blended Family on IG and let me know you are joining our virtual book club. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Or go ahead and get your tickets here at Blended Kingdom Family The Family Core App- Helps share documents and schedules with everyone important in your kids life. EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This week I talked with Ginger from The Family Core over chapters 1 & 2 of the Blended and Redeemed book by Scott and Vanessa from Blended Kingdom Family. We created a virtual book club so you can join us in discussing these very important stepfamily topics. This week we discussed what it's like going through the fire in your stepfamily and how God uses those things to refine each of us. We also talk about the role the church plays in helping stepfamilies succeed. If you want a chance to win tickets to the Breakthrough Conference, email me at scarletttandyetm@gmail.com or DM at Enjoying Your Blended Family on IG and let me know you are joining our virtual book club. Get your book on Amazon Blended and Redeemed Or go ahead and get your tickets here at Blended Kingdom Family The Family Core App- Helps share documents and schedules with everyone important in your kid's life. EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
We love our kids and want to give them all the best opportunities possible, and we should. We believe extracurricular activities teach our kids many life lessons and give them a sense of belonging, which we know is something our stepfamilies need. But there are some things we need to keep in mind to show our kids we love, support, and prioritize them. In today's episode, we talk about 3 things to consider to move past the problems so you can enjoy your blended family's extracurricular. EPISODE RESOURCES: The Family Core App- Helps share documents and schedules with everyone important in your kid's life. The Family Meeting Planner- Helps find your family's core values so you can prioritize and share the mental load. GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) Follow us on INSTAGRAM Join Our FACEBOOK GROUP Check out our WEBSITE Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel Follow us on PINTEREST Contact: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
There are 2 sides to running a family. The actual chores/task that need to be done and the mental load of thinking about all the things that need to be done. This typically falls on one person intentionally or unintentionally. Your family comes together and falls into a natural rhythm and there are many tasks you are 100% ok with taking on the sole responsibility for and there are other areas you become resentful for. In this episode we want to unpack the mental load, have healthy conversations about it, and put some things into place to make it better for everyone. EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
A major contributing factor in my divorce was due to being a military family. We were young and dumb when we got married and within months 9/11 happened and we were faced with a life altering future like many others. 4 years later, 2 kids, multiple moves and a deployment leaving my ex husband with PTSD and myself with anxiety, we lacked the support and resources of navigating civilian life. That is why I jumped at an opportunity to talk with the co-founders of Live the Life, who provide resources to military families. If you are military or know someone who is, this episode is for you. Follow Live the Life on Instagram Follow Live the Life website Live the Life Resources EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
If you have been divorced, you have the gift of understanding how precious marriage is. You know how a relationship can go from good to bad and what factors contribute to that. You know the pain of that fall out for everyone involved. On our 2nd anniversary a divorced woman gave us this advice…“Never stop doing this, keep making it a priority to date each other and going on getaways like this.” She had so much regret in her voice. Those words took root in our hearts that day and we lived by them. Every year we made it a priority even if it meant sending the kids to grandparents and having a staycation because it was all we could afford. Other years we saved for months, even a year to go on a big trip. A successful first marriage is hard enough, the odds of a second marriage succeeding is even worse. The point is, prioritize alone time together every year to celebrate such a HUGE achievement, you both earned it! EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Blending a stepfamily is hard enough, but if you have a chronic illness it makes it that much more difficult. What would you do if you went from living your busy active mom life to being stripped of the ability to do everyday tasks like eating or leaving your house? For many of us, it's unimaginable, but that is what happened to Holly from Well Blended Life. Today she shares her story and resources with anyone who finds themself living with a chronic illness. Chronic illness affects all areas of your life, I hope after today you realize you are not alone. Follow Well Blended Life on Instagram Follow Well Blended Life Grab you free Chronic Illness and Disability 101 Resources Guide EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
What are you scared of? Our fears can be silly things, irrational or justifiable. But the truth is regardless of the reason we're scared, it can play a huge impact on how we enjoy our life, parent, and even chase after what we want. This episode is all about doing things that scare you. When you push past the fear, you discover a sense of power and courage you didn't know you had. You also get to experience things you only dreamed about. This isn't just about a career but enjoying deeper connections with those you love. So I will ask you again, what are you scared of? What is holding you back? Check out today's episode and then I hope you make a list and conquer those fears. Follow Thrive By Action on Instagram Join her Show Up for Yourself Challenge Sign up for Jen's Newsletter and grab her free self-care guide at thrivebyaction.com EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
This episode is all about how to live with your DYSFUNCTIONAL FAMILY. Don't be ashamed, we all have them, heck sometimes we are them! I talked with christian marriage counselor Jamie Bailey about recognizing the dysfunction in yourself or other family members and how to move forward in a positive, healthy way. You are not your past, you can break cycles and that is why we talk openly about important topics like this. Follow Expedition Marriage on Instagram Listen to Expedition Marriage Podcast Grab their resources at expeditionmarriage.org EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Have you tried to connect with your preteen and teen and get 1 or 2-word phrases back like “I'm fine”, “It's cool” or “Good” when you ask them about their life? I know this frustrated me. I knew my kids needed a safe place to discuss life, but I wasn't it! When I heard Holly from Well Blended Life talk about parenting after dark, I thought that was genius!!! I wanted to be able to turn back time to when my kids were in that stage and put these things into action. Some I have learned since then and put into practice with my young adult kids and have seen a difference. So if you are looking for ways to connect with your preteens and teens, you have got to listen to this episode. Follow Well Blended Life on Instagram Listen to The Cook Who Can't Eat Podcast EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
We tell you all the time to have fun with your spouse and you will see less problems. It's a catch 22 though if you can't stand your spouse. We get it. When things have gone so wrong for so long, it's hard to get passed the issues long enough to connect again. Which keeps you in this unhappy marriage cycle. Please if that is you, listen to this episode. We brought in marriage experts that are trained to do marriage intensives. They walk you through the crap to get to the other side where healing can take place. They have seen couples come in who do not want to sit on the same couch and leave more in love than when they met. If it's possible for those other couples, it's possible for you. There will be work involved, but it's worth it to divorce-proof your family. Follow Marriage in Motion 365 on Instagram Learn more about what Marriage in Motion 365 can do for you. EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
Randall and I have heard for years of the importance of having family meetings. We see a common factor in many successfully connected families and that is that communication is key. At the core of that, is giving your family an opportunity to feel seen and heard, in the know, and have a sense of belonging. Family meetings do just that! So why aren't more families doing it? I believe it's from a lack of direction. We decided to bring in Family Meeting experts, Lisa and Alex from StepUp Method. They share their success in incorporating family meetings as a normal part of their blended family. They say that providing these moments every week has become a safe space for their family to become vulnerable with each other. Who doesn't want to provide that safe feeling for those they love? That is just one of the benefits of family meetings, join us in today's episode to learn more. Follow StepUp Method on Instagram Get Your Free Family Metting Planner (You just have to pay shipping and handling) Learn more about the STEP UP METHOD EPISODE RESOURCES: GET OUT PASS Use code BFAM for 30% off If you're tired of waiting for your "STEP" family to "BLEND" try this… STEPFAMILY JUMPSTART: WAYS TO CONNECT INSTANTLY HOW TO ENJOY YOUR BLENDED FAMILY: 5 Dates To Discover Fun In Your Step-Family, by the end of these 5 dates you will have a great plan and see more fun in your home, helping build stronger family connections and relationships, all while having more laughs and enjoyment as you make lasting memories together. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST, and get our FREE BLENDED FAMILY HANGOUT GUIDE today! We send out a weekly email on Friday mornings that are blended family specific; full of encouragement, support, and all of our latest information before anyone else hears about it. Join our B.Fam today!!! If you would, SUBSCRIBE to this podcast, and also leave us a RATING & REVIEW so we can keep spreading the love! OTHER PLACES YOU CAN FIND US! PODCAST: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://open.spotify.com/show/1f1Xx8XZp8GxAJQaoqLygx (or you can find it wherever you listen to your podcast at) INSTAGRAM: @enjoyingyourblendedfamily https://www.instagram.com/enjoyingyourblendedfamily/ WEBSITE: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com/ FACEBOOK GROUP: Enjoying Your Blended Family https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianblendedfamilies PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/scarletttandy/_saved/ CONTACT US: contact@enjoyingyourblendedfamily.com
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