Blended Family Podcast

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Special Bonus Episode! Preview of FAM-For All Moms! Jan 29, 2020

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Special Bonus Episode! From Audioboom, comes an amazing new podcast with hosts Susan Yara and Sharzad Kiadeh. Listen to the clip from their show, and then head on over to subscribe to FAM-for All Moms!

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I explain my mysterious illness! Listen if you want to know where I've been! Jan 27, 2020

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I know that I have been very inconsistent with the show! I'll explain where I've been, what has been going on, and where I'm headed. I'll finally explain this mysterious illness that has been plaguing me, as well as why I think it happened. Last, I'll share some tips on the importance of self care!

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Donna Sager Cowan, Children's Book Author! Jan 20, 2020

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With many children in today's society are currently navigating through emotional challenges, learning and attention issues, or family stressors/pressures on the home front, we need to think more carefully about different ways to support children's motivation and engagement, both in the classroom and at home. Joining us today on this episode of The Blended Family Podcast to share how to assist your child in developing his/her sense of worthiness is Donna Sager Cowan, the creator of The Superhero School Series and the author of the forthcoming children's book, With The Curiosity Of A Cat (book #2 in the series). As the youngest child in a large family, Donna felt lost in the crowd. She entertained herself by making up stories and friends to play with. By age 5, Donna had taught herself to read, and that began her imaginative journey to dreamy castles with princes and fairy godmothers. Donna is a grandmother, random fact-finder, and encourager. And yes, she believes she's a superhero. She resides in California with her family and four cats. In this interview you will hear:

Her personal story
Why going back to school can be very challenging for kids
What brought her to this line of work and why a superhero school series.
Why blended families can affect children and their self worth
The book, With the courage of a mouse.
What kids today struggle with, especially with school and social media
How do you know if your child feels worthy or not?
How can we help our children make sure they have a good view of self
How can you help a child who suffers from low identity, can you reverse this?
What's next for Donna-the future of the book series
And much more!

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Co Hosting show with listener Christina! Nov 04, 2019

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Another co hosting show with a listener! Christina joins us to discuss her own experiences in her blended family! Do you want to share your story on the show? If so, just schedule a consult with me by using the link below!

Some things we discuss are

Her personal story
What it's like being in the military and having a blended family
Her tips on being close with stepkids
Her relationship with bio mom
Her own childhood experience in a blended family
And much more!

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Question and Answer! Shifting your mindset! Oct 28, 2019

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Mindset is everything! Did you know your mind is the most powerful tool you have? Are you aware that you can control your thoughts, therefore enabling yourself to look at your blended family in a different way? I will be answering some listener questions, and showing you how a simple shift in perception can help to change your mind! Some topics are money, love, stepkids, and ex spouse! If you want me to answer one of your questions, just email me!

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Co Hosting show with listener Marc! Oct 14, 2019

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Another co hosting show with my listener Marc! He shares all about his blended family and how he makes things work! Get a dad's perspective on how he deals with common blended family issues! Some things we discuss are

His personal story
Transitions and visitations
Parental alienation
Raising kids in a blended family
Struggles of a father during and after a divorce
How being a middle school teacher and parenting middle school children feels
Puberty
Coparenting
And more!

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How to cope with being away from your partner! Oct 07, 2019

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There are many circumstances that force temporary separations in a marriage or partnership. Many people are taken away from the home for business. Military families know all too well the pain of separation for long periods of time. Other couples sometimes leave for family obligations or trips for their leisure. No matter the circumstance, it can be hard for the entire family. I share some tips to make the separation easier on everyone!

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LegacyShield with Michael Babikian Sep 16, 2019

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My guest, Michael Babikian is President and CEO of LegacyShield, a consumer engagement service that provides comprehensive legacy planning tools and services. These tools provide to every consumer the resources typically available only to the ultra-wealthy.

In this interview, we discuss

His personal story of why he created Legacy Shield
Legacy Shield's easy process
What makes Legacy Shield different
What is included with Legacy Shield
The importance of having an estate plan
And much more!

To learn more about Legacy Shield or to get started, email me HERE!

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Children's Book, Love Grows and Grows, by Shannon Forster Sep 09, 2019

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My guest Shannon Forster, who has created a children's book called Love Grows and Grows, is helping so many families. Her story shows that ALL types of families are special!!!!! The book now has a global audience and is a "must have" book for all co-parenting and blended families after a divorce.

The book has characters styled as human-hybrid flowers; which themselves are a metaphor for growth and evolution towards love. The story follows young siblings Flora and Leaf as they transition into a new and unfamiliar life between two homes- one with Mom, and one with Dad and his new wife. Their journey highlights the challenges associated with creating extended families: a child's apprehension of meeting someone new, and eventually choosing to accept and embrace this person to become a part of their secular world. With love and patience, we see a mom and a step-mom model a wonderful example of how to put their children first, working together to create a blended family with happy and confident kids. This example of unconditional love is what empowers Flora and Leaf to embrace a new definition of a typical family, and cultivate a new "normal" that benefits everyone involved.

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Co Hosting show with my listener Stacy! Aug 12, 2019

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Join me and my co host Stacy, as we talk about her experiences in a blended family. I love these co host shows, and I would love for you to join me! Schedule a mini session (below) if that sounds like fun.

I also share some financial 101 on budgeting! How do you know how to allocate your money in a budget? I'll give you a simple formula as a guideline!

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