Blended Family Podcast

On this solo show I will be answering listener questions! If you have questions you would like me to answer on a future show, please send them to me, melissa@blendedfamilypodcast.com.

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Karen Struck, children's book author of the Three Paws Series! Nov 16, 2020

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Karen Struck is the author of the inspirational children's book series "Three Paws." Her latest, Three Paws' New Family is about unique and blended families. She currently resides in California with her husband Steve, and they are empty nesters! They work in the medical field, but Karen is passionate about telling her Three Paws story, which is the culmination of the last 15 years.

In this interview, we discuss

Karen's personal story and family dynamic
What inspired her to write a children's book series
Three Paws Series of books
What made her choose Alaska, and those particular animals as characters
What message she is hoping kids might take away from the book
What is next for Karen
And much more!

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Billie Tarascio, family law attorney, discusses COVID, the laws, and blended families! Nov 02, 2020

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When Billie was 19 her parents went through a divorce. She didn't see it coming, especially as the drama of the divorce and the resulting custody battle unfolded. Billie and her brothers were heartbroken. Their worlds were completely rocked. At the time, she was all too aware of the role her parents' attorneys played during this life-changing transition for everyone. Their divorce changed the course of her life. That's when she knew then she wanted to be a family law attorney. What she does as a family law attorney affects people's lives, and the lives of their children for decades and she absolutely loves it. She visits the podcast to discuss how the Coronavirus has added a new layer of complexity to the already challenging world of co-parenting, specifically around masks. In this interview we discuss

Her personal story
Major points of contention due to coronavirus
Legal questions surrounding masks and vaccines
How to co parent effectively through these challenges
What to expect in the law moving forward
Her other company called "I Do Over"
And much more!

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Website ( My Modern Law)

Website ( I Do OVer)

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Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny Oct 26, 2020

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Florence Ann Romano, The Windy City Nanny™ (WindyCityNanny.com), is an author, philanthropist and web series star/host who has always had a special place in her heart for children. Romano worked for over 15 years as a nanny, beginning as a 'Mommy's helper' at the age of 11. Her new YouTube Series, Windy City Nanny premiered this past August 21st with new episodes each week. She shares her experiences in "Nanny and Me", her beautifully illustrated debut book for children making the transition from being cared for solely by their parents to having a nanny in their home. Florence has been featured on National Shows like Home & Family, The Doctor & The Diva, FOX News, Good Day Chicago, WCIU, SiriusXM and more.

Her personal story
Why she wanted to become a nanny
Why Florence says "it takes a village!"
What she learned by being a nanny for 15 years
The need for nannies in present day times
Need for nannies to assist with school, and how to find one for that need
What to look for in a nanny, and how to find the perfect one
Red flags to look for when hiring a nanny
Florence's web series and blog
Her book, Nanny and Me
And much more!

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90 Day Reset Program The Conscious Parenting Revolution

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Heather Maguire, founder of Prism Parenting! Oct 19, 2020

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Dr. Heather Maguire has spent over a decade studying behavior and working with children, parents, and educators. She's the proud mama of two kids, a professor teaching school psychology courses, and the founder of Prism Behavior which helps parents manage challenging behavior with confidence. She connects with parents on her podcast and social media, which we will talk about. Her free parenting guide, which we will also tell you how to get later, will assist parents who want to learn practical ways to motivate their kiddos.

Her personal story
What is Prism Behavior, and how did it come to be?
Why prism behavior is successful
What types of parenting approaches do NOT work with a defiant child
Some common behavior issues, and best approaches
- Sleeping issues
- Picky Eating
- Lying
- Tantrums
Heather's offerings
- Podcast (Prism Parenting)
- Video Blog
- Course (Parenting with Confidence)
Advice for parents struggling with defiant children today
And much more!

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Instagram

Get your Prism Behavior Free Guide HERE

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Living the Good Life Naturally-Purchase HERE

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90 Day Reset Program The Conscious Parenting Revolution

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Self care and Magnesium with Kristen Bowen, founder of Living the Good Life Naturally! Oct 12, 2020

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Living the Good Life Naturally was founded in 2002 as a family-owned company that focuses on natural health solutions, magnesium, clean whole food supplements, and healthy skin care products. Founder Kristen Bowen and her team strive to use only the cleanest and ethically sourced ingredients in their products. LTGLN supports the Uganda project that provides fair income to women entrepreneurs in Uganda rendering their cocoa butter in communal kitchens. They in turn use that income to feed and educate their children. Kristen empowers women with live workshops, online classes, and natural personal care products. In this interview we discuss:

Her personal story
Her blended family experience
Trauma and its effects on health
Why she started her wellness business, Living the Good Life Naturally
Why we cannot neglect our health and self care as parents
The importance of magnesium, and how it can help us
The importance of gratitude and how it can help our health
Giveaways
And much more!

Connect with Kristen

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Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr

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Check out the Nacho Kids Program!

To receive a special discount, use promo code BFP

Living the Good Life Naturally-Purchase HERE

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90 Day Reset Program The Conscious Parenting Revolution

To receive a 10% discount, use promo code BLENDED10

Ryan Callahan, author of Save the World, Buy a Placemat Oct 05, 2020

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Ryan Callahan is an accomplished author, husband, foster and adoptive dad, and an advocate for vulnerable children. He spends his days coaching, counseling, and helping families go from surviving to thriving. He Joins me to talk about his book, Save the World, Buy a Placemat! In this interview we discuss

His personal story
Why he decided to write the book Save the World, Buy a Placemat
The evolution of family meals over the years
Benefits of family meal time for the mind, body, and soul
Tips for successful mealtimes
How to implement mealtimes even if it's late
And much more!

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Buy the Book HERE

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Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here

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Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr

To receive a special discount, use promo code Blended!

Check out the Nacho Kids Program!

To receive a special discount, use promo code BFP

90 Day Reset Program The Conscious Parenting Revolution

To receive a 10% discount, use promo code BLENDED10

5 Ways COVID will have an unprecedented effect on divorce, with attorney Jacqueline Newman Sep 28, 2020

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Jacqueline Newman is the managing partner at the matrimonial law firm Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein LLP in Manhattan. Jacqueline's practice consists of litigation, collaborative law and mediation. She specializes in complex high net worth matrimonial cases and also in negotiating prenuptial agreements. The author of The New Rules of Divorce, Newman has appeared as an expert commentator on various television and radio shows and has been quoted as an expert in numerous publications, including Fox's Business, NBC News, ABC News, CBS News, The New York Times, Woman's Day, Glamour, the New York Post, Reuters.com, Crain's New York Business, U.S. News and World Report, Business Insider, Time.com, USA Today, Yahoo Parenting, Woman's Day, CNBC.com and The Huffington Post.

Her personal story
What prompted her to work in this area of law
Impact of COVID on divorce around the country
Five ways COVID-19 will have an unprecedented and historic impact on divorce
Tips on how to navigate challenges surrounding masks, vaccines, etc
Her book, The New Rules of Divorce, Twelve Secrets to Protecting Your Wealth, Health, and Happiness
And much more!

Connect with Jacqueline

Personal Website

Company Website

Buy The New Rules of Divorce HERE

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Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr

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Check out the Nacho Kids Program!

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Interest Based Learning and Homeschooling Options with expert Jen Lumanlan Sep 21, 2020

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Jen Lumanlan holds an M.S. in Psychology (Child Development) and an M.Ed., and is the host of Your Parenting Mojo podcast which is a reference guide for parents of toddlers and preschoolers based on scientific researchers and the principles of respectful parenting. In each issue she examines a topic related to parenting and child development from all sides to help parents understand how to make decisions about raising their children. She lives in California with her husband and daughter.

Her personal story
COVID and how it's affected schooling
How to decide between in person education as opposed to homeschooling
How we can plan for the future
Courses on education and homeschooling
The Parenting Mojo Podcast
Future projects
Advice for listeners
And much more!

Connect with Jen

Finding your Parenting Mojo Membership

Child's Learning Mojo Membership

Homeschooling Mojo Course

Confident Homeschooler Short Course

Pandemic Pods in a box Course

Your Child's Learning Mojo Membership

Schemas Blog post (mentioned in interview)

Hold on to Your Kids (Book mentioned in interview)

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Schedule an interview, coaching session, or financial review here

Take my money quiz here to see how financially literate you are!

Check out the BEST co parenting app, Fayr

To receive a special discount, use promo code Blended!

Check out the Nacho Kids Program!

To receive a special discount, use promo code BFP

Conscious Parenting Revolution with Katherine Sellery Sep 14, 2020

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