This episode is the second half of our conversation focused on the challenging emotional barriers many bio-parents face in blended families.  Often these barriers lead to a dynamic called a parent-child allegiance.

If you missed the last episode, you may want to go back and listen to Episode 59 first — then come back here to catch the second half of the conversation where we'll talk about moving beyond those barriers and breaking free of parent-child allegiances.

And in the coming weeks, keep an eye out for our upcoming discussion around the 'easy wrong turns' that step-parents can make in this challenging dynamic  — plus some practical steps that can help both of you work together and overcome a parent-child allegiance.

In This Episode You'll Discover:

• Two motivating factors that helped Kim move beyond guilt and fear
• How authoritative skill building can boost confidence to help overcome parental insecurities — and reclaim parental authority
• The importance of courageously taking short-term risks that'll result in long-term benefits 
• The problem with comparing and ranking "Love" - and how to handle it well
• Practical steps to identify and capture emotional barriers and move forward   

Resources from this Episode:

• Episode 49:  Should Your Highest Priority be Your Marriage…or Your Kids?
• Episode 21:  What is the Stranded Stranger & Trapped Teammate Experience?
• BOOK:  The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal
• Blog: How to Move Beyond Painful Guilt and Regret
• Blog: Two Simple Steps to Move Past Paralyzed Parenting
• BOOK:  Parenting with Love and Logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay
• Online Resources, Classes & Webinars:  Parenting with Love & Logic 
• Episode 4:  Can you overcome your parenting-style differences? 
• Blog:  How to Parent as a Team and Steer Clear of Power Struggles 

Subscribe & Review in Apple Podcasts

Are you subscribed to our podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you to subscribe today so you don't miss an episode.  Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Now if you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us read too! :-)