Ep 25 – Interview with Dr. Patricia Papernow: Part 1
Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Patricia Papernow, internationally recognized expert on stepfamilies. Dr. Papernow shares the 5 key challenges facing blended families.
Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Patricia Papernow, internationally recognized expert on stepfamilies. Dr. Papernow shares the 5 key challenges facing blended families.
Maria Natapov shares how her past as a domestic abuse survivor brought her and her stepdaughter closer when she learned of the abuse and neglect that her stepdaughter had been enduring by her bio-mom and stepdad.
The hidden pattern preventing stepparents from connecting with members of their blended family.
The most effective communication technique I’ve discovered that’s especially effective with kids is reflective listening.
There are 3 common pitfalls that effect your stepchild’s behavior: 1) assumptions about what behavior you’re seeing 2) communication patterns 3) the fact that the brain loves to be on autopilot.
All behavior is communication. Your response to your stepchild’s behavior has a huge impact on their behavior.