Blended families are not a new concept and has been around since Biblical times.

Families are all different and there's not one size fits all, and even though you may be ready to move on from your previous life, it's worth taking the time to blend our families well for the sake of children.

Although slowing down may seem hard, it will have lasting results for your children over time.

In this episode Sandy has 10 tips for blending two families well, and how we can help the children transition into a new stage of life.

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As parents, we often compare ourselves as parents and our parenting style to those around us.  Parenting is a tough gig that brings exhaustion, confusion, sacrifice, frustration and heartache. 

It can also be the best thing that we've ever done - so how do we know that we are doing it right?  How do we know that we are good enough for our kids?

In this episode Sandy looks at some different parenting styles and unpacks what parenting is and isn't.  You might just be surprised at what a great job you are doing!

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Have you noticed that there seems to be less and less respect shown to others these days?

People seem to feel as though they have a right to express what they want, however they want to whoever they want, rather than showing love, self-control, kindness and respect.

In Proverbs it says that "kind words are like honey".  The words that come out of our mouths should be uplifting, so how can we live this out and show more respect to those around us?

In this episode, Sandy has ten tips for how to be more respectful to others.

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Welcome back to a new season of So Many Answers With Sandy Oswald!

In this episode we're tackling the topic of addiction and how we can manage any addictions we may have, as well as our addictive behaviour.

Addiction can manifest in many forms - from comfort eating, self harm, pornography use, gaming, to gambling, shopping and excessive screen usage.

Often these behaviours is a mask to numb or deny a certain feeling, and the use of these vices can lead to an addiction.

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There's a ton of different fad diets out in the market place - all offering miracle results and quick fixes.

In this episode Sandy breaks down our health into simple messages that make it easy to get and stay healthy, no matter what our age.

For more health conversations check out our bonus episode with dietician David Young - How Can I Make Decisions for Better Health?

Or you can check out David's podcast Kingdom Health, available wherever you get your podcasts or on the 96five podcast page.

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If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

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We live in an age where we are all connected through technology, but statistics show that we have more people experiencing loneliness than ever before, as well as a generation who can struggle with communicating face to face.

As humans, we're born to be social beings, but what happens when a friendship crumbles, and can create caution around moving forward in new friendships.

In this episode Sandy is looking at some guidelines around friendships and things that can be happening in our relationships.

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When our kids grow up it's inevitable that things change, and our role as parents changes.

Do we still need to "parent" our adult children? Is that even possible?

In this episode we will be exploring this really big topic, and looking at ways we can form closer bonds with our children. 

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Going through a time of grief or loss is a stage of life that we will all go through at some point.

But sometimes it can be hard to know how to help those around us when they are going through that season.  In this episode Sandy will share a number of ways to help, and some things that we need to be aware of as we walk beside someone who is grieving.

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Do you feel like you're always staring at your phone?  A recent study in the US shows that American adults, on average, spend around four and a half hours on their phones every day!

How can we break the cycle of phone addiction and get back to doing those things we love? Sandy has a number of tips for us in this episode.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Devise a plan for how and when you use your phone.
• The cycle of addiction.
• Monitoring our phone usage.
• Modelling good behaviour around phone usage to our kids.
• Training ourselves to slow down.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

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It's so easy to be hard on ourselves, and be hyper-critical of things we do, or the  outcomes of our decisions.

In this episode, Sandy is looking at ways that we can be a little easier on ourselves, which will lead to improved mental health.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Being hard on yourself is not healthy.
• Stop focusing on perceived weaknesses or failures.
• Creating a list of strengths and talents.
• Not focusing on the "what if".
• Taking time to heal properly.

This podcast is a production of Brisbane's 96five and So Many Answers Counselling Service.

If you have a question that you would like Sandy to address, please email [email protected].

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