280: Ours Kid Turned Stepmom

Welcome back to the NK Podcast Shared! In today's episode, Lori is joined by returning guest Keri to dive deep into the complexities of modern family dynamics, focusing on blended families. Lori starts by sharing her feelings about having a different last name from her son, Jackson, and the emotional weight it carries. Keri opens up about her joy in changing her name after marriage for family unity, and they explore the evolving perspectives on last names and identity. The conversation also tackles the challenging dynamics that come with being a step-parent, highlighting Keri's experiences and insights. Together, they discuss the emotional rollercoasters, the importance of communication, and the delicate balance of fairness between biological children and stepchildren. Keri reflects on her own childhood with separated parents, revealing how her upbringing shaped her current parenting style. In this episode, we discuss: Being an ours kid When parents reconcile Challenges of a split family Nacho Parenting Success Story: "My sister told me about Nacho Kids when I told her how I hated my stepfamily life. She actually paid for me to join the Academy for a year. I am so thankful she did this. I am finally happy in my blend and know how to navigate the challenges we face, thanks to Nacho!!" ~ E.W.

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Stepfamilies and blended families are very challenging. With a failure rate of over 70%, it's clear that blended families need help. Nacho Kids founders and blended family coaches, Lori and David Sims, are here to help blended families save their sanity and relationships. You'll hear the hosts and guests discuss the struggles and successes of blended family life and learn how the Nacho Kids Method is changing lives and saving relationships around the world.