In the blend

In this episode, we're joined by authors Daniella Rigon and Tracey Duff, creators of "Child-centred Co-Parenting" which focuses on shifting to child-centric co-parenting, prioritising children's needs over personal feelings.

Tracey shares her co-parenting journey with her son Josh’s dad, Daniella offers insights into joining an instant family when she met Josh’s dad and they both reveal how they’ve made blended family life thrive for them and the kids.

Their best tips? They stress effective communication, avoiding bad-mouthing and relinquishing control of the things that don’t matter for a healthier co-parenting dynamic.

If harmonious co-parenting seems unattainable or you’re simply looking for ways to improve your co-parenting relationship, this episode is for you.

Child-centred Co-Parenting: https://www.booktopia.com.au/child-centred-co-parenting-tracey-duff/book/9781925786118.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoParentingCrew

Black Butterfly: www.blackbutterflyeducation.com.au

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In this episode, we're joined by authors Daniella Rigon and Tracey Duff, creators of "Child-centred Co-Parenting" which focuses on shifting to child-centric co-parenting, prioritising children's needs over personal feelings.

Tracey shares her co-parenting journey with her son Josh’s dad, Daniella offers insights into joining an instant family when she met Josh’s dad and they both reveal how they’ve made blended family life thrive for them and the kids.

Their best tips? They stress effective communication, avoiding bad-mouthing and relinquishing control of the things that don’t matter for a healthier co-parenting dynamic.

If harmonious co-parenting seems unattainable or you’re simply looking for ways to improve your co-parenting relationship, this episode is for you.

Child-centred Co-Parenting: https://www.booktopia.com.au/child-centred-co-parenting-tracey-duff/book/9781925786118.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoParentingCrew

Black Butterfly: www.blackbutterflyeducation.com.au

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Simone Young, a Child and Family Practitioner at Stepfamilies Australia with a wealth of experience in this field.

In our chat we cover children and emotions and explore the emotional landscape that children navigate within step and blended families and how these emotions can manifest in their behaviour.

We cover everything from fostering an environment of support and openness, strategies and techniques that parents can employ to guide children through feelings of confusion and insecurity through to loyalty conflicts and more.

This one is jam packed with useful tips and information to support you no matter what your role in your blended or step family system.

Tuning Into Kids

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/tuning-into-kids/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xc4MCKP47A-gi8ItpA2aqnj8KGjfiILRU0e-dpQNVjuWB6_CksfDn8aAhMPEALw_wcB

Tuning Into Teens

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/tuning-into-teens/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xe4QU-m8Z7tn-eAxodXB7fMY9ItEqci78iC9icq4XHdlSGBUKY6iWYaAuidEALw_wcB

Bringing Up Great Kids

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/bringing-up-great-kids/

Dr. Dan Siegel

https://drdansiegel.com/books/

Dr Shefali

https://www.drshefali.com/

Emotion Coaching for Parents

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/blog/emotion-coaching-for-parents/

Stepfamilies Australia

https://stepfamily.org.au/

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In this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Simone Young, a Child and Family Practitioner at Stepfamilies Australia with a wealth of experience in this field.

In our chat we cover children and emotions and explore the emotional landscape that children navigate within step and blended families and how these emotions can manifest in their behaviour.

We cover everything from fostering an environment of support and openness, strategies and techniques that parents can employ to guide children through feelings of confusion and insecurity through to loyalty conflicts and more.

This one is jam packed with useful tips and information to support you no matter what your role in your blended or step family system.

Tuning Into Kids

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/tuning-into-kids/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xc4MCKP47A-gi8ItpA2aqnj8KGjfiILRU0e-dpQNVjuWB6_CksfDn8aAhMPEALw_wcB

Tuning Into Teens

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/tuning-into-teens/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw84anBhCtARIsAISI-xe4QU-m8Z7tn-eAxodXB7fMY9ItEqci78iC9icq4XHdlSGBUKY6iWYaAuidEALw_wcB

Bringing Up Great Kids

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/group-workshops/bringing-up-great-kids/

Dr. Dan Siegel

https://drdansiegel.com/books/

Dr Shefali

https://www.drshefali.com/

Emotion Coaching for Parents

https://www.relationshipsnsw.org.au/blog/emotion-coaching-for-parents/

Stepfamilies Australia

https://stepfamily.org.au/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Joshua Coleman, an esteemed therapist and family relationships expert, to shed light on the critical issue of parental alienation that can impact both step and blended families.

During our chat Dr Coleman will guide us through recognising the signs and symptoms of parental alienation and equip parents and step-parents with essential insights to identify and address this distressing behaviour.

This one is an insightful discussion on a particularly tricky topic.

Dr Joshua Coleman: https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/
In The Blend Newsletter sign up: https://intheblend.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b224f474f169a032fa7840c8e&id=ff4e6dbb79

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Joshua Coleman, an esteemed therapist and family relationships expert, to shed light on the critical issue of parental alienation that can impact both step and blended families.

During our chat Dr Coleman will guide us through recognising the signs and symptoms of parental alienation and equip parents and step-parents with essential insights to identify and address this distressing behaviour.

This one is an insightful discussion on a particularly tricky topic.

Dr Joshua Coleman: https://www.drjoshuacoleman.com/
In The Blend Newsletter sign up: https://intheblend.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=b224f474f169a032fa7840c8e&id=ff4e6dbb79

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In this episode we hear from author Georgina Warren who has just written "Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers," which is a collection of fairytales featuring stepmothers who achieve greatness and overcome adversity. What's different about these short inspiring stories, is that they redefine the role of stepmothers and dispel the fairytale stereotype of the stepmother as the villain.

In our chat we cover what motivated her to write the book, some common misconceptions that she wanted to address through the stories, and the practical advice and Insights readers can gain from the book.

Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Virtuous-Stepmothers-Georgina-Warren-ebook/dp/B0C9F14TP1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1SVX9ZAMWFFM9&keywords=tales+of+virtuous+stepmothers&qid=1691153755&sprefix=%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Georgina Warren Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/r3belqueen249/

Book signing Manchester Community Library Vermont
https://mclvt.org/event/tales-of-virtuous-stepmothers-by-georgina-warren/

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In this episode we hear from author Georgina Warren who has just written "Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers," which is a collection of fairytales featuring stepmothers who achieve greatness and overcome adversity. What's different about these short inspiring stories, is that they redefine the role of stepmothers and dispel the fairytale stereotype of the stepmother as the villain.

In our chat we cover what motivated her to write the book, some common misconceptions that she wanted to address through the stories, and the practical advice and Insights readers can gain from the book.

Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Virtuous-Stepmothers-Georgina-Warren-ebook/dp/B0C9F14TP1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=1SVX9ZAMWFFM9&keywords=tales+of+virtuous+stepmothers&qid=1691153755&sprefix=%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Georgina Warren Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/r3belqueen249/

Book signing Manchester Community Library Vermont
https://mclvt.org/event/tales-of-virtuous-stepmothers-by-georgina-warren/

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Being a grandparent in a blended family can generate all sorts of dynamics depending on your situation. Claudette Chenevert, otherwise known as the Stepmom Coach and I discussed many of these at length when we sat down for our chat covering topics relevant for grandparents who find themselves in blended families.

One of the tips she shared during that conversation was about the importance of cherishing the time you have with your grandchildren, even if it's not as much as you'd like. She says quality moments together can make a profound impact on their lives, and she encourages being fully present, creating positive memories, and enjoying each other's company without getting entangled in any complex family dynamics.

She also says, gone are the days of trying to outdo others with lavish gifts and reminds us that what truly matters is how we make our grandchildren feel when we're with them.

https://intheblend.com.au/podcast/generations-united-the-role-of-grandparents-in-blended-families/

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One of the biggest complexities of blended families is that they are all different - there is no rulebook, not one size fits all. Because of that, one of my Season 3 guests, blogger Franii Cayley, pointed out some very wise words of advice when it comes to what you’re reading.

She cautions to be careful what you read when you’re looking for advice, because it can be really easy to either feel like you are doing very well compared to what you’re reading, or you’re doing very poorly compared to what you are reading - because the variables are not always the same with your blended family situation and another. She says the added complexity is that the dynamics in your own situation change as you move through different seasons, such as kids moving into the teenage years for example, so the variables can continue to change.

So her biggest tip is to drop the comparison and yes, find comfort in the advice, but don’t look for it to tell you what your next move will look like because everyone’s situations are just so different.

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