222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow
Release Date: 02/26/2024
239. Looking for the Best in Your Husband (Summer Book Series | Part 2)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
In this episode, Jamee from Make it a Date joins me to discuss the importance of looking for the good in your husband. Connect with her here Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. This book will discuss some pretty serious issues, so be cautious if the kids are around. You might not be in such a bad place as some of the things we talk about, but it goes to show even in the worst of situations, there is hope. I'd love to hear from you if you are following along. Stepfamily Jumpstart Get Out Pass: Code "BFAM" for the best...
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238. How to Love Your Husband Well in a Blended Family (Summer Book Series)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
As Randall and I have been moving in and out of this empty-nester season, we have found it hard to prioritize each other. When we don't prioritize each other, the enemy can and will use it to cause division. I don't know about you, but I do not want a roommate for a husband, where we barely get to see each other much less have intimate conversations. We are both to blame for putting other things above our relationship. Join me for the next few weeks as we read our way through the book, Loving Him Well by Gary Thomas. This book is going to discuss some pretty serious issues, so be...
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237. Parenting Adult Kids in a Blended Family and Life Update
Enjoying Your Blended Family
This episode is really all about our current struggles. I thought I would share them with you because you might be walking through this season now or in the future. Even everyday life issues affect us differently in a blended family. We just want you to know, you are not alone! We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each...
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236. Prioritizing Your Blended Family (Part 5 of 5)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the which goes along with our book . This week's...
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235. The Blended Family Bucket List (Part 4 of 5)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
235. The Blended Family Bucket List (Part 4 of 5) We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process not only helped us, but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the...
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234. The Family Hangout Your Stepfamily Needs (Part 3 of 5)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
We want you to have your best Summer with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and made the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has helped not only us but also countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the which goes along with our book . This week's...
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233. Find Your Couple's Common Interest in Your Stepfamily (Part 2 of 5)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the E.N.J.O.Y the Journey Ultimate Guide which goes along with our book How to...
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232. Exploring Common Interest in Your Stepfamily | Part 1 of 5
Enjoying Your Blended Family
232. Exploring Common Interest in Your Stepfamily | Part 1 of 5 We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you can access. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. The good news is that we created something to help. We took what helped us connect and reconnect with each other and our kids and created the E.N.J.O.Y process. This process has not only helped us but countless other stepfamilies. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that...
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231. How to Enjoy Your Blended Family (Prep Work)
Enjoying Your Blended Family
We want you to have your best Summer yet with your blended family this year, whether that be with your whole family or strengthening the relationships you have access to. We know how it feels to be cut off from those you love. Over the next 5 weeks, we will post the videos that come straight from the which goes along with our book . This first video is just an introduction and breaks down what you will need. So take a moment to listen in and check out the resources available so you’ll have them when needed. Use BFAM for the best...
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230. Your Thoughts Can Destroy Your Stepfamily
Enjoying Your Blended Family
I found some old videos from a challenge I did with a group of ladies in 2020 about taking our thoughts captive. This concept changed my life. The information is so valuable, that I wanted to share it with you. It’s set up as a 5-day challenge so feel free to listen to it day-by-day or all at once. The key is putting these things to use. Day 1: Take Your Thoughts Captive Challenge Let's get started with Day 1. Some of these things may take you out of your comfort zone or seem insignificant, trust me, do them anyway. If you are ready for a change, it's time to do something...
info_outline222: What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting With Jyl Barlow
One of my least favorite stepfamily comments is, “Well you knew what you were signing up for.” That’s like telling a new mom or dad, well you knew parenting was going to be hard so I don’t want to hear you complain about it.
In both situations, you do not know what to expect until you are living it out in real-time. Mostly because every situation is so unique just like every child is unique.
Now of course there are some common situations most stepfamilies face and this episode is full of them. I talked to Jyl Barlow from “What to Expect When You Weren’t Expecting”. We discussed unrealistic expectations, chores, unsupportive grandparents, enjoying your time when your kids are gone, and the moments that make it all worth it.
In the episode, we discussed Jyl’s family's favorite activity and she mentioned, Universal Yums. Click the link to check it out with your family.
I also mentioned conversation cards from Make It a Date, grab them here.
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