In this episode our hosts have split the chores and cover both sides of working parents. Cody goes over the way our working out of the house can impact our kids and Jen discusses how running a household and managing the family is divvied out among working parents, according to a few online studies.

Spoiler alert, whether you work or stay at home, there's pros and cons to both! So listen in, and try to let go of that guilt.

https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/11/04/raising-kids-and-running-a-household-how-working-parents-share-the-load/

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Traditional families are difficult enough, but you add a whole new dynamic to the mix when there's step-kids and exes coming into the picture. Here are the top 5 reasons why it's so hard. You know what they say, knowing is half the battle! We hope these tips and guidance help you through the turmoil of your blended family.

Article referenced: https://supportforstepdads.com/tobefather/to-be-blended-family/twelve-reasons-why-blended-families-fail/

How can you still trick or treat and be safe? What were the top 10 best and worst candies of 2019? What are the 5 worst costumes for sale for your kid right now? And what are some things you may not have thought of for this years strange pandemic Halloween? All the answers, and more, are right here in this week's episode.

Here is the trick or treating website Cody mentioned on this episode Halloween2020.org.

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Do you have an attention seeking child or a bossy tween? Are you bewildered and don't understand where this behavior is coming from, or how to fix it? Try these 5 tips and be sure to email us with questions and stories at [email protected]!

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References: Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman

Don't you love hearing about other people in a similar situation? Isn't relating to someone just so satisfying? Well Ken is a dad who coparents so well with his ex, they've even considered writing a book! He and his current wife and their child are at a point of parenting smoothly with the ex and their two kids feel right at home! For tips, tricks and when this type of relationship can/can't work, listen in!

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Are you ready to take the next step with your partner? Important tips and how to start off on the right foot!

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Think your kid would never catfish someone or post inappropriate things online? 

Think your child is too shy to be groomed by a predator online? 

Don't wait until it's too late to find out. 

Listen to these tips on how to talk to your kids and the signs to watch out for to keep your kids safe!

Cody's Show Notes!!!

The LEGO Group wants to help keep kids safe online. Their new initiative Small Builds for Big Conversations offers a series of creative challenges for families to engage in conversations about being a good digital citizen and the importance of online safety.

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What is Infant Mental Health Therapy? What to do if you feel your child or stepchild needs therapy, and how to approach your spouse about it. What if you aren't quite sure if they need that level of help yet, where can you turn? We answer these and more with expert guess Dr. Ailyn Payan from sunny Florida!

To learn more about Dr. Ailyn Payan and her stepmom coaching launch, visit www.momsbychoicevip.com.

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Do you feel you're being helpful, only to be snapped at? Is your stepkid rolling their eyes at you? Do you feel at a loss when trying to connect with kids? Then you need this episode all about Phrasing.

Cody's super distilled show notes:

 Talking to kids:

1. Address them by their name.

2. Don't change your voice.

3. Physically get down to their level.

4. Go with the flow of conversation.

5. "Tell me more."

6. Name drop.

7. Show them your scars.

8. Learn a few kid games.

9. Get resourceful.

10. Avoid cheap tricks.

11. Be yourself.

Getting your kids to do what you say:

1. Always say what you Do want your child to do, and not what you Don't.

2. Create the illusion of choice.

3. Talk as if its a given that your child will do what you ask.

4. Say "Thank you" before, rather than after.

5. Always give your reasoning. (Yes. Sometimes, "Because I said so!", is valid reasoning. We've all been there.)

6. Put a positive spin on moaning.

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