BLENDED FAMILIES | EP 008

Welcome back, Feels Family! In this heartfelt episode, Johnny and Lisa dive deep into the real-life journey of blending families and the world of step-parenting.  It's a special episode, very close to their hearts, and something that truly defines them.  🌟

They get real about:

• Why blended families are more common nowadays. 
  
  
• The "Question of the Day": What's the biggest piece of advice for someone about to become a stepparent? 
  
  
• The significance of children picking up on energy and authenticity. 
  
  
• Teaching children about healthy relationships through your own actions. 
  
  
• The different dynamics of co-parenting versus situations where one biological parent isn't present. 
  
  
• The importance of transparency, communication, and putting the child's feelings first in co-parenting. 
  
  
• Navigating boundaries and respecting the other biological parent's role. 
  
  
• Personal stories and surprising adjustments when blending their own families. 
  
  
• The joys and fulfillment step-parenting brings, like watching your influence positively shape a child. 
  
  
• How step-parenting reaffirms that family isn't always about blood. 
  
  
• Creating new family traditions and the importance of shared experiences. 
  
  

PLUS: Special shoutouts to our sponsor OuLa-Lade Lemonade 🍋  and a sweet, unexpected visit from Maya! 

✨ Question of the Episode (from us to you!): What are some challenges and joys you've experienced as a step parent or as a blended family?  Drop your answers in the comments below!  ✨

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Chapters

• 0:15 Episode 8 Introduction: Blending Families
• 1:00 Why Blended Families Are More Common Now
• 2:10 Question of the Day: Advice for New Stepparents
• 7:00 Kids' Sensitivity to Energy & Authenticity
• 8:10 Teaching Kids About Love & Healthy Relationships
• 10:35 Respecting the Child's Other Parent & Healthy Co-Parenting
• 12:48 Sponsor Shoutout: OuLa-Lade
• 14:25 Johnny & Lisa's Personal Blended Family Background
• 16:15 The Importance of Putting the Child First in Co-Parenting
• 21:55 The Added Responsibility When the Other Parent Isn't Involved
• 25:55 Johnny Easing into the Stepparent Role with Maiya
• 33:55 Joys & Fulfillment of Step-Parenting: Experiencing a Daughter's Growth
• 41:00 Creating New Blended Family Traditions (Birthdays & Vacations)
• 42:50 Final Question for the Audience