The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

304: Nacho Parenting: It's Not About Ignoring Step Kids


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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, hosts Lori and David dive into the often misunderstood concept of "nacho parenting." They start by addressing a common question: Does nachoing mean ignoring your stepkids? Lori shares her own journey of using nacho parenting to navigate difficult dynamics with her stepchildren, emphasizing that it's more about choosing not to engage rather than ignoring. Lori and David explain how this approach helped improve their family interactions. With anecdotes and guidance, Lori and David provide a deeper understanding of how nacho parenting can lead to healthier and happier blended families. Join them as they dispel myths and offer strategies to help stepfamilies thrive.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Importance of Not Engaging
  • Emotional Management
  • Flexibility in Nacho Parenting
  • Handling Disrespect from Stepkids
  • You never Nacho safety

Nacho Kids Academy Success Stories:

I Was at My Breaking Point - Nacho Saved My Life

"I don't say this lightly—Nacho Parenting saved my life. I was drowning in anxiety and depression because I felt like a failure as a stepmom. No matter what I did, I was met with rejection, and it ate away at my self-worth. I started having thoughts that scared me. That's when I found Nacho Kids. It completely changed how I saw my role. I stopped trying to be someone I wasn't meant to be and learned to set healthy emotional boundaries. For the first time in years, I feel free. I feel like myself again. And because I took care of myself, my marriage and stepfamily relationships have improved naturally. Nacho Kids didn't just save my marriage—it saved me." - Jessica K.

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