This one hits close to home for us. In this episode, we’re opening up about a painful season in our parenting journey when Kim’s daughter began pulling away from our home and requesting to spend more time at her dad’s. We know how confusing, heartbreaking, and disorienting this can be, especially for blended families with limited time together. That’s why we’re sharing 3 essential tips that can help you manage yourself in a tough parenting moment, retain connection with your child, and respond in a healthy, constructive way.   You’re not alone—and there is a path forward.You'll Discover:<ul><li>The emotional impact of watching a child distance themselves from you - and how to manage your emotions and reactions.</li><li>How to ask powerful, curious questions that open the door to connection and uncover what's under the surface.</li><li>Why validation can change the tone of any tough parenting conversation.</li><li>A practical way to co-create one new action step with your child, without caving in to their requests.</li><li>The truth about whether kids “get to choose” where they live at a certain age.</li></ul>Resources from this Episode:<ul><li>Episode 184. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/184'>The Heart of Motherhood:  Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and Love</a> (emotional regulation)</li><li>Episode 168. <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/168'>Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve</a></li><li>Episode 33.  <a href='https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/033'>How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids</a>  </li></ul>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:  <a href='https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession'>https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession</a>Subscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?  If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode.  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts</a><a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0'>Click here to follow on Spotify</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)  <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407'>Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

This one hits close to home for us. In this episode, we’re opening up about a painful season in our parenting journey when Kim’s daughter began pulling away from our home and requesting to spend more time at her dad’s. We know how confusing, heartbreaking, and disorienting this can be, especially for blended families with limited time together. That’s why we’re sharing 3 essential tips that can help you manage yourself in a tough parenting moment, retain connection with your child, and respond in a healthy, constructive way. You’re not alone—and there is a path forward. You'll Discover:The emotional impact of watching a child distance themselves from you - and how to manage your emotions and reactions.How to ask powerful, curious questions that open the door to connection and uncover what's under the surface.Why validation can change the tone of any tough parenting conversation.A practical way to co-create one new action step with your child, without caving in to their requests.The truth about whether kids “get to choose” where they live at a certain age.Resources from this Episode:Episode 184. The Heart of Motherhood: Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and Love (emotional regulation)Episode 168. Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem SolveEpisode 33. How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids 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 Subscribe or Follow the Show Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet? If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode. Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts Click here to follow on Spotify Leave a Review in Apple Podcasts 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 to read too! :-) Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!

This one hits close to home for us.&nbsp;In this episode, we’re opening up about a painful season in our parenting journey when Kim’s daughter began pulling away from our home and requesting to spend more time at her dad’s. We know how confusing, heartbreaking, and disorienting this can be, especially for blended families with limited time together.&nbsp;That’s why we’re sharing 3 essential tips that can help you manage yourself in a tough parenting moment, retain connection with your child, and respond in a healthy, constructive way. &nbsp; You’re not alone—and there is a path forward.You'll Discover:<ul><li>The emotional impact of watching a child distance themselves from you - and how to manage your emotions and reactions.</li><li>How to ask powerful, curious questions that open the door to connection and uncover what's under the surface.</li><li>Why validation can change the tone of any tough parenting conversation.</li><li>A practical way to co-create one new action step with your child, without caving in to their requests.</li><li>The truth about whether kids “get to choose” where they live at a certain age.</li></ul>Resources from this Episode:<ul><li>Episode 184. <a href="https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/184" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Heart of Motherhood:&nbsp; Navigating Messy Moments with Empathy and Love</a> (emotional regulation)</li><li>Episode 168. <a href="https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/168" rel="noopener noreferrer">Actionable Steps For Helping Kids Navigate Through Difficult Emotions and Problem Solve</a></li><li>Episode 33.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/podcast/033" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to Cope with a Difficult Ex and Protect Your Kids</a> &nbsp;</li></ul>Ready for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; Schedule your free call here:&nbsp; <a href="https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://calendly.com/mikeandkimcoaching/freesession</a>Subscribe or Follow the Show&nbsp;Are you subscribed or following the podcast yet?&nbsp; If not, we want to encourage you do that today so you don't miss a single episode. &nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to subscribe in Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2AAfNm5ICBZQCTsNQNxrf0" rel="noopener noreferrer">Click here to follow on Spotify</a>Leave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you’re feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Podcasts</a> too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they’re fun for us to read too! :-)&nbsp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blended-family-coaching-show/id1481415407" rel="noopener noreferrer">Just click here to Review</a>, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.&nbsp; Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback!&nbsp;

210. Is Your Child Pulling Away? Here's How to Respond with Wisdom and Love

Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated?  We know that feeling too!  Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler.And don't miss out on downloading our free 5-Focus Framework Cheat Sheet…just click the link below.Full episode show notes available here:  <a href='https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002'>https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002</a>

Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated? We know that feeling too! Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler. And don't miss out on downloading our free 5-Focus Framework Cheat Sheet…just click the link below. Full episode show notes available here: https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002

Do you ever feel like blended family life is overwhelming or just too complicated?&nbsp; We know that feeling too!&nbsp; Listen in as we share a framework that will help make the complex dynamics much simpler.And don't miss out on downloading our free 5-Focus Framework Cheat Sheet…just click the link below.Full episode show notes available here:&nbsp; <a href="https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/002</a>

2. The 5-Focus Framework that Simplifies Blended Family Life

In this debut episode, we'll share a little of our story, describe what this podcast is all about and give you a challenge that's sure to get you thinking... Full episode show notes available here:  <a href='https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001'>https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001</a>

In this debut episode, we'll share a little of our story, describe what this podcast is all about and give you a challenge that's sure to get you thinking... Full episode show notes available here: https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001

In this debut episode, we'll share a little of our story, describe what this podcast is all about and give you a challenge that's sure to get you thinking... Full episode show notes available here:&nbsp; <a href="https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://support.mikeandkimcoaching.com/001</a>

1. Welcome | Our Story | Your Challenge

We're Mike and Kim Anderson, and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace.&nbsp; That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection.&nbsp; Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! Not sure where to start?&nbsp; Learn more at https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com

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We're Mike and Kim Anderson, and we believe in a world where blended families experience a future full of hope, connection, and peace.  That's why we focus on helping couples in stepfamilies move from a place of confusion and conflict to a life of confidence and connection.  Thanks for joining us to discover how you can live the blended family life you really want! Not sure where to start?  Learn more at https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com

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