In this heartfelt episode, I chat with Leila Kubesch, an award-winning educator, researcher, and founder of Parents 2 Partners, about what it truly takes to blend families with care, compassion, and connection.

Leila shares stories from her decades of experience supporting parents across cultures, and offers powerful insights into how we can raise emotionally secure kids—no matter what our family structure looks like.

We talk about:
💛 How to blend families while honoring each child’s emotional reality
🏡 Why a sense of belonging must come before behavior correction
🧠 Replacing shame-based habits with connection-based strategies
🛠️ Practical tools from classrooms and real homes that truly work

Whether you're navigating a new family dynamic or simply seeking to parent with more intention, this episode is filled with wisdom, warmth, and aha moments.

https://www.parents2partners.org/