Ep 98 – Overcoming Co-Parenting Fear and Comparison
Overcome co-parenting fears and comparisons. Learn how to navigate tensions and conflicts to create a harmonious blended family.
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Overcome co-parenting fears and comparisons. Learn how to navigate tensions and conflicts to create a harmonious blended family.
As the holiday season approaches, we’re diving deep into a topic that can stir up emotions like a festive pot of mulled wine – triggers! Yes, those little emotional landmines that can turn a joyful blended family gathering into a minefield. But fear not, because today, we’ve got the insights and solutions you need, especially tailored for you, my fantastic friends.
Reaching out to a stepparenting coach is the secret sauce for you and anyone else navigating the beautiful chaos of blended families. It’s about having a sounding board, leveraging expert guidance, finding a safe space, and embracing neuroscience, an abundance mindset, and a bit of humor.
You know, we all have our reasons for being who we are, for our actions, and sometimes, that can mean being less than honest. It’s a topic we all grapple with at some point in our lives, whether it’s the fear of disappointing someone, the fear of hurting someone’s feelings, or the fear of rejection. We’ve all been there. And I want you to know that it’s okay.
Many of you have embarked on this incredible journey of blending families. It’s a path filled with love, laughter, but let’s be real – it also comes with its fair share of challenges. It’s a bit like dancing in high heels while juggling flaming swords – doable but occasionally a tad tricky! And I’m sharing the secret ingredients in the recipe.
Here I share the value of seeing stepparents as a source of support to both the stepchild and bio-parents, the value of the stepparent’s perspective, the importance of being transparent about your flaws with children, children’s loyalty binds, and danger of stifling the child’s authentic self.
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