If you’re co-parenting between two homes, you already know: your kids are watching everything.  How you talk about their other parent, handle handoffs, respond to schedule changes, and react when the ex sends that text.  These everyday issues impact and shape your children’s well-being.In this episode, we sit down with co-parenting experts Jay &amp; Tammy Daughtry, who are both adult children of divorce and co-parents themselves. They share their TEAMM mindset: The End Adult Matters Most.  It&apos;s a powerful reminder that your co-parenting relationship today is shaping the adult your child will become tomorrow.As marriage and family therapists, Jay and Tammy deeply understand the long-term impact of post-divorce dynamics on kids.  They offer compassionate guidance to help you move from feeling stuck, reactive, or alone and instead adopt a calm, intentional, “business partner” approach to co-parenting.  You’ll walk away with hopeful, real-life tools to steady your own emotions, protect your kids from unnecessary emotional burdens, and take small, intentional steps toward a healthier co-parenting partnership so your kids experience stability, security, and are free to love both of their parents.You&apos;ll Discover:<ul><li>Practical ideas for building alignment, handling hand-offs, and honoring your child’s divided heart</li><li>Why “The End Adult Matters Most” changes everything</li><li>Why “emotionally baby-proofing” is essential for children of divorce </li><li>The benefits of a business-meeting approach to co-parenting (TEAMM meetings)</li><li>How to approach an uncooperative ex</li></ul>Resources from this Episode:<ul><li><a href='https://amzn.to/4rgJvQY'>Co-Parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce</a> by Tammy Daughtry</li><li>Connect directly with Jay and Tammy:  <a href='https://www.coparentinginternational.com/'>Co-Parenting International</a></li><li><a href='https://www.coparentinginternational.com/interest-form-parents'>CLICK HERE</a> to get FREE resources from Co-Parenting International</li><li>Episode 84. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/084'>How to Cope with Sadness, Anxiety and Longing While Your Kids Are Gone</a></li><li><a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/category/Co-Parenting/#filter'>CLICK HERE</a> for more Episodes on Healthy Co-Parenting</li></ul>Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  <a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'>https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

<description>&lt;p&gt;If you’re co-parenting between two homes, you already know: your kids are watching &lt;em&gt;everything&lt;/em&gt;.  How you talk about their other parent, handle handoffs, respond to schedule changes, and react when the ex sends that text.  These everyday issues impact and shape your children’s well-being.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we sit down with co-parenting experts Jay &amp;amp; Tammy Daughtry, who are both adult children of divorce and co-parents themselves. They share their TEAMM mindset: &lt;b&gt;The End Adult Matters Most&lt;/b&gt;.  It&amp;apos;s a powerful reminder that your co-parenting relationship &lt;em&gt;today&lt;/em&gt; is shaping the adult your child will become &lt;em&gt;tomorrow&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As marriage and family therapists, Jay and Tammy deeply understand the long-term impact of post-divorce dynamics on kids.  They offer compassionate guidance to help you move from feeling stuck, reactive, or alone and instead adopt a calm, intentional, “business partner” approach to co-parenting.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll walk away with hopeful, real-life tools to steady your own emotions, protect your kids from unnecessary emotional burdens, and take small, intentional steps toward a healthier co-parenting partnership so your kids experience stability, security, and are free to love both of their parents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;You&amp;apos;ll Discover:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical ideas for building alignment, handling hand-offs, and honoring your child’s divided heart&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “The End Adult Matters Most” changes everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why “emotionally baby-proofing” is essential for children of divorce &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The benefits of a business-meeting approach to co-parenting (TEAMM meetings)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to approach an uncooperative ex&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources from this Episode:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://amzn.to/4rgJvQY'&gt;Co-Parenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce&lt;/a&gt; by Tammy Daughtry&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Connect directly with Jay and Tammy:  &lt;a href='https://www.coparentinginternational.com/'&gt;Co-Parenting International&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.coparentinginternational.com/interest-form-parents'&gt;CLICK HERE&lt;/a&gt; to get FREE resources from Co-Parenting International&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 84. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/084'&gt;How to Cope with Sadness, Anxiety and Longing While Your Kids Are Gone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/category/Co-Parenting/#filter'&gt;CLICK HERE&lt;/a&gt; for more Episodes on Healthy Co-Parenting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'&gt;https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Just click here to Review&lt;/a&gt;, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

If you’re co-parenting between two homes, you already know: your kids are watching everything.  How you talk about their other parent, handle handoffs, respond to schedule changes, and react when the ex sends that text.  These everyday issues impact and shape your children’s well-being. In this episode, we sit down with co-parenting experts Jay &amp; Tammy Daughtry, who are both adult children of divorce and co-parents themselves. They share their TEAMM mindset: The End Adult Matter...

226. How Two Homes Raise Kids that Thrive:  A Co-Parenting Blueprint for Caring Parents [with Jay & Tammy Daughtry]

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We&apos;ve made it easy.  Just click here:  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share'>https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share</a>Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call'>https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call</a>Subscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don&apos;t miss a single episode.  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts</a><a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'>Click here to follow on Spotify</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;ve made it easy.  Just click here:  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share'&gt;https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call'&gt;https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Subscribe or Follow the Show &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'&gt;Click here to follow on Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Just click here to Review&lt;/a&gt;, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question   Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know! We've made it easy.  Just click here:  https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your h...

Simple Step: Teaching Kids Gratitude

You want this season to feel special for your blended family. But instead of joy, you’re feeling grumpy, anxious, or even a little hopeless. Schedule changes, empty chairs at the table, tension with an ex, and slow bonding in step-relationships can make gratitude feel out of reach. Deep down you might be wondering, “How am I supposed to be thankful when life really hurts?”In this episode, we&apos;ll sit with you in that question. And we&apos;ll introduce three simple “gratitude lenses” that will help you focus on what’s good without denying what’s hard. Through honest stories from our personal journey, including Kim’s long season of walking with Annika through addiction and into recovery, you’ll see how gratitude can keep you anchored so that you can show up well as you face tough realities.   You’ll also learn how to hold grief and gratitude at the same time while guarding against three common negativity traps that quietly drain hope and resilience. By the end, you’ll have one small, clear next step to begin practicing gratitude in real life, right where you are, in this season and beyond.You&apos;ll Discover:<ul><li>Three gratitude lenses tailored for real life, you can start using today</li><li>Simple gratitude habits that can make a positive difference </li><li>How to hold grief and gratitude simultaneously - without having to pretend</li><li>The 3 “P” traps that crush resilience—and how you can resist them</li></ul>Resources from this Episode:<ul><li>Episode 42. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/042'>Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation - And 6 Tips for You</a></li><li>Episode 84. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/084'>Coping with Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing when the Kids are Gone</a></li><li>Episode 154. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/154'>What practical and Emotional Shifts Can You Expect as You Blend a Family?</a> </li><li>Episode 14. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/014'>3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your &apos;Perfectionist&apos; Ideals and Disappointments</a> </li><li>Episode 202. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/202'>How to Break Free From Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy</a> [with Ron and Nan Deal] </li><li>Episode 189.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/189'>Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief:  A Path to Understanding and Healing</a> [with Krista St-Germain]</li><li>Episode 187.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/187'>Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress</a> (Part 1 of 2)</li><li>Episode 51. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/051'>Overcoming Discouragement</a> (Part 1 of  3)</li><li>Episode 99. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/099'>Moving Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret</a></li><li>Episode 160. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/160'>A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out</a></li><li>Episode 220. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/220'>From Marginalized to Mainstream:  How to Reclaim Confidence</a> </li><li>Episode 215. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/215'>Does your Relationship Feel Hopeless?  Why Giving Up Might Not be the Answer?</a></li></ul>Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  <a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'>https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;You want this season to feel special for your blended family. But instead of joy, you’re feeling grumpy, anxious, or even a little hopeless. Schedule changes, empty chairs at the table, tension with an ex, and slow bonding in step-relationships can make gratitude feel out of reach. Deep down you might be wondering, &lt;em&gt;“How am I supposed to be thankful when life really hurts?”&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we&amp;apos;ll sit with you in that question. And we&amp;apos;ll introduce three simple “gratitude lenses” that will help you focus on what’s good &lt;em&gt;without&lt;/em&gt; denying what’s hard. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Through honest stories from our personal journey, including Kim’s long season of walking with Annika through addiction and into recovery, you’ll see how gratitude can keep you anchored so that you can show up well as you face tough realities.   &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You’ll also learn how to hold grief and gratitude at the same time while guarding against three common negativity traps that quietly drain hope and resilience. By the end, you’ll have one small, clear next step to begin practicing gratitude in real life, right where you are, in this season and beyond.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;You&amp;apos;ll Discover:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Three gratitude lenses tailored for real life, you can start using today&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Simple gratitude habits that can make a positive difference &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to hold grief and gratitude simultaneously - without having to pretend&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The 3 “P” traps that crush resilience—and how you can resist them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources from this Episode:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 42. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/042'&gt;Our Challenging Story of Parental Alienation - And 6 Tips for You&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 84. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/084'&gt;Coping with Sadness, Anxiety, and Longing when the Kids are Gone&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 154. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/154'&gt;What practical and Emotional Shifts Can You Expect as You Blend a Family?&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 14. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/014'&gt;3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your &amp;apos;Perfectionist&amp;apos; Ideals and Disappointments&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 202. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/202'&gt;How to Break Free From Painful Cycles and Enjoy Deeper Levels of Intimacy&lt;/a&gt; [with Ron and Nan Deal] &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 189.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/189'&gt;Bringing Hope to the Realities of Grief:  A Path to Understanding and Healing&lt;/a&gt; [with Krista St-Germain]&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 187.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/187'&gt;Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress&lt;/a&gt; (Part 1 of 2)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 51. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/051'&gt;Overcoming Discouragement&lt;/a&gt; (Part 1 of  3)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 99. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/099'&gt;Moving Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 160. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/160'&gt;A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them Out&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 220. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/220'&gt;From Marginalized to Mainstream:  How to Reclaim Confidence&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 215. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/215'&gt;Does your Relationship Feel Hopeless?  Why Giving Up Might Not be the Answer?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'&gt;https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

You want this season to feel special for your blended family. But instead of joy, you’re feeling grumpy, anxious, or even a little hopeless. Schedule changes, empty chairs at the table, tension with an ex, and slow bonding in step-relationships can make gratitude feel out of reach. Deep down you might be wondering, “How am I supposed to be thankful when life really hurts?” In this episode, we'll sit with you in that question. And we'll introduce three simple “gratitude lenses” that will help ...

225. Gratitude Superpower: How to Boost Hope and Connection Through Challenging Seasons

Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We&apos;ve made it easy.  Just click here:  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share'>https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share</a>Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call'>https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call</a>Subscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to do that today so you don&apos;t miss a single episode.  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts</a><a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'>Click here to follow on Spotify</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Suggest a Topic or Ask a Question  &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We&amp;apos;ve made it easy.  Just click here:  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share'&gt;https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/share&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call'&gt;https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-call&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Subscribe or Follow the Show &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to do that today so you don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'&gt;Click here to follow on Spotify&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Just click here to Review&lt;/a&gt;, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Simple Step: Managing Holiday Expectations

The holidays can turn magical… …or messy!  This is especially true when two households, multiple calendars, and big expectations collide. You want peace, memories, and connection; the problem is last-minute schedule changes, mixed emotions, and the pressure to please everyone. We’ve been there. In this conversation, we&apos;ll offer practical guidance with a simple plan: five respectful negotiation tips for working with the other home and a kid-centered framework to navigate disappointment when plans don’t line up. This year, choose to take a proactive approach so that you can lower tension, avoid drama, and model resilience. The stakes are high. Painful interactions, confusion, guilt, and your kid&apos;s sense of stability are all on the line. What does success look like? A calmer season where your family can experience peace and memorable moments, even when things aren&apos;t “perfect&quot;. You&apos;ll Discover:<ul><li>Five negotiation tips for co-parenting that lead to better opportunities for healthy cooperation.</li><li>Why predictability matters for kids moving between homes, and how early, respectful communication increases collaboration and peace. </li><li>How to prevent heartbreak by finalizing plans with the other home before sharing exciting news with children. </li><li>The &quot;Five A&apos;s&quot; framework for helping kids manage disappointment</li><li>A mindset reframe: missed activities and events aren’t failed parenting, they’re an opportunity to build emotional resilience and solid character. </li></ul>Resources from this Episode:<ul><li>Episode 67. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/067'>The Best Co-Parenting Strategy That You Already Know</a></li><li>Episode 222.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/222'>Step-by-Step Guide:  Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things Worse</a> (Part 1 of 2)</li><li>Episode 33.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/033'>How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Ex</a></li><li>Episode 112.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/112'>3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - And Hurt The Kids</a></li><li>Episode 113.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/113'>How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse</a></li><li>Episode 188. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/188'>Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress</a> (Part 2 of 2)</li></ul>Ready for some extra support? We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  <a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'>https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-)  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

<description>&lt;p&gt;The holidays can turn magical… &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;…or messy!  This is especially true when two households, multiple calendars, and big expectations collide. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You want peace, memories, and connection; the problem is last-minute schedule changes, mixed emotions, and the pressure to please everyone. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ve been there. In this conversation, we&amp;apos;ll offer practical guidance with a simple plan: five respectful negotiation tips for working with the other home and a kid-centered framework to navigate disappointment when plans don’t line up. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This year, choose to take a proactive approach so that you can lower tension, avoid drama, and model resilience. The stakes are high. Painful interactions, confusion, guilt, and your kid&amp;apos;s sense of stability are all on the line. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does success look like? A calmer season where your family can experience peace and memorable moments, even when things aren&amp;apos;t “perfect&amp;quot;. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;You&amp;apos;ll Discover:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Five negotiation tips for co-parenting that lead to better opportunities for healthy cooperation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why predictability matters for kids moving between homes, and how early, respectful communication increases collaboration and peace. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to prevent heartbreak by finalizing plans with the other home before sharing exciting news with children. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The &amp;quot;Five A&amp;apos;s&amp;quot; framework for helping kids manage disappointment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A mindset reframe: missed activities and events aren’t failed parenting, they’re an opportunity to build emotional resilience and solid character. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Resources from this Episode:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 67. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/067'&gt;The Best Co-Parenting Strategy That You Already Know&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 222.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/222'&gt;Step-by-Step Guide:  Facing Painful Pushback Without Making Things Worse&lt;/a&gt; (Part 1 of 2)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 33.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/033'&gt;How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Ex&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 112.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/112'&gt;3 Dangerous Dynamics That Can Destroy Co-Parenting - And Hurt The Kids&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 113.  &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/113'&gt;How to Respond When Being Disregarded, Devalued or Dismissed by Your Former Spouse&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Episode 188. &lt;a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/188'&gt;Basics for Blending:  How to Tolerate and Manage Discomfort and Distress&lt;/a&gt; (Part 2 of 2)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ready for some extra support?&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we&amp;apos;re here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence, and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:  &lt;a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'&gt;https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Apple Podcasts&lt;/a&gt; too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-)  &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'&gt;Just click here to Review&lt;/a&gt;, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The holidays can turn magical…  …or messy!  This is especially true when two households, multiple calendars, and big expectations collide.  You want peace, memories, and connection; the problem is last-minute schedule changes, mixed emotions, and the pressure to please everyone.  We’ve been there. In this conversation, we'll offer practical guidance with a simple plan: five respectful negotiation tips for working with the other home and a kid-centered framework to navigate...

224. Holiday Negotiations That Work: 5 Tips to Reduce Tension and Disappointment

We're Mike and Kim Anderson and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace.&nbsp; That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection.&nbsp; Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! If you've been following us for a while — yes, we recently changed the podcast name from "The Blended Family Coaching Show" to "Blended Family Breakthrough".&nbsp; Thanks for noticing!

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