Blended Family Breakthrough

150. The Highs and Lows of Our Family's Holiday Experiences [Special Guests: Our Kids — Annika, Phoebe and Jacob!]


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Isn't it fun to reminisce sometimes?

We love spending time remembering the journey with our family.  It's great to recall some of those funny moments in our history.  And it's meaningful when we recount the tough seasons we've endured together as well.

In celebration of our 150th episode, we thought we'd let you listen in to our family reminisce over some of the ups and downs of our Holiday experiences over the past 20+ years. 

We wonder if it might stir up a bit of hope for your own future as you hear some of our stories through the voices of all our kids.  We've experienced some high points, and low points as a family over the years - and your family will too.  But as you navigate it together, we believe you can experience closeness, gratitude, and joy as a family — and we hope our discussion blesses you this season.

In this episode, you'll discover how our kids answered these questions as they share their holiday experiences living in our blended family:

  • What are your favorite memories (including funny ones)?
  • What might have been a negative experience for you?
  • What things made you feel sad, annoyed, or frustrated?
  • What are you grateful for?
  • What do you wish we (as parents) might have done differently?
  • PLUS you'll catch some of their encouragements for YOU!

Resources from this Episode:

  • Episode 87:  Mike & Annika Chat About Her Experience Growing Up in our Home
  • Episode 71: How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Holiday Disappointment
  • Episode 84:  How to Cope with Sadness, Anxiety & Longing when You're Missing Your Kids 
  • Episode 14:  3 Helpful Steps to Overcome Your "Perfectionistic" Ideas & Disappointment
  •  Episode 132:  How Does Loss & Grief Impact Blended Family Integration?
  • Episode 75:  How to Use Personality Insights to Improve Your Approach to Parenting

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 home.  Schedule your free call here:  https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession

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