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#4.5 – Balancing Act Between Fun and Strict Parenting
Madeline and Paige were talking the other day about different parenting styles. Some are too lax; they just want to be their kid’s friends. Some are too strict, hovering, helicopter parents. Some are too serious; where is the fun? I said to Madeline in that conversation, “You can have it all! You can have fun…
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#4.4 – Living in Two Households
In this episode, Darren talks to three of his kids about what it is like to have two households as teenagers? What it is like now that they are adults? and What advise they have for other kids that navigate two households?
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#4.2 – Expectations in Marriage: What to do with them
Are you effectively communicating your expectations to your spouse? How do you even attempt to talk about your wants and needs in your relationship? Have you just given up on expecting anything? Check out Darren and Paige’s discovery of how to navigate this tough subject.
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#4.1 – We’re Back! Kicking off 2022
It has been six months since our last episode. Where have we been? What have we been doing? Why did we stop? Why are we starting up again? Find out in this episode. Why we started Wanted to help and be a voice of “we’ve been there” for blended families Wanted to show others that…
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Podcast 3:11 – The Over Communicative Ex
Does your spouse spend too much time on the phone with their Ex? Does the Ex just walk into the house and help themselves to food? In this episode Darren & Paige look at the “Over Communicative Ex”. The problem is not the Ex it is your spouse. They cover some practical tips to establish…
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Podcast 3:10 – Kindness in Marriage
Darren & Paige look at how kindness or lack thereof can shape a marriage relationship. It does not mean that they don’t have disagreements, but they show how kindness can still be a part of everything. Why Kindness is important in a Marriage Keeps you together The biggest predictor of satisfaction and stability in a…
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Podcast 3:8 – 30 Day Relationship Challenge
Play our podcast episode here or Subscribe. In this episode, Darren and Paige look at a 30-day relationship challenge calendar. Find out what they think works and what doesn’t work. We used the calendar from the website www.endlessblissblog.com. In this episode, Darren and Paige look at a 30-day relationship challenge calendar. Find out what they…
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Podcast 3:7 – (Don’t) Die hard in Traditions
Play our podcast episode here or Subscribe. In this episode we revisit traditions. We start questioning some of the traditions we stuck with when we first blended after one of our kids mentioned how busy Christmas is and how it would be nice if it was a bit slower. Why Traditions are important: They give…
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Podcast 3:6 – Valentine’s Day Reboot
Have you ever wondered why Valentine’s Day is so stressful? We can tell you why. Expectations vs Reality. Listen to the latest “Where’s the Lemonade?” to hear how Darren & Paige handle or don’t handle this curious holiday so well.And Yes that is Paige throwing away flowers that Darren got her for Valentine’s Day. 🙂…
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Podcast 3:5 – Disneyland Dad Syndrome
Play our podcast episode here or Subscribe. Disneyland Dad Syndrome is real and affects blended families every day. It is so prevalent that there is a legal definition for it. So how do you become a Disneyland Dad? How do you deal with a Disneyland Dad? Darren & Paige give their insight into this problem…