314: Fairness And Conflict in the Blended Family
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Release Date: 06/06/2025
344: Stepfamily New Year's Expectations
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Kick off 2026 with laughter and real talk! In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David explore the powerful topic of expectations—why they trip us up, how to let go of what others “should” do, and how to build more peace and happiness in your blended family life. In this episode: Why expecting others to change (especially as a New Year’s resolution!) sets you up for disappointment How your personal stories, judgments, and baggage shape what you expect from others—and how to rewrite those scripts Practical advice on shifting your mindset, spotting unrealistic...
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343: Stepfamilies Can Change In The Blink Of An Eye
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Looking for real talk on blended family challenges, New Year's resolutions, and actionable strategies for stepfamilies? In this episode, hosts David and Lori dive deep into stepfamily dynamics and why things can change in an instant. Whether you're a stepparent, parent in a blended family, or just seeking practical advice on setting and achieving goals, this episode delivers with wit, wisdom, and warmth. Episode Highlights: New Year's Resolutions & Why Most Fail: Learn why breaking goals into 90-day cycles (instead of year-long ambitions) leads to success. Psychology of Quick Wins: How...
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342: That's Not Nachoing!
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, hosts David and Lori dive into a deeply relatable and emotional topic: financial stress and holiday challenges in blended families. Lori reads a heart-wrenching post from their Facebook group about a listener struggling to provide Christmas gifts for her children due to unexpected medical expenses, while her fiancé has spent thousands on his own kids’ presents. The question at the core: Is this “nachoing,” or is it something deeper about the relationship itself? In this episode: Blended family finances Holiday stress...
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341: Sick Stepkids
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, hosts Lori and guest David tackle one of the trickiest challenges in blended family life: what happens when the stepkids get sick? This episode dives deep into how co-parents and stepparents can navigate illness between households, keep communication open, and prioritize what’s best for the kids. In this episode: The impact of sick kids moving between households Communication strategies during illness Sticking to the court order vs. using common sense Special considerations for newborns and “ours” kids ...
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340: Cell Phones Between Homes
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Is your blended family struggling with cell phone boundaries? NKP340 dives deep into the real challenges and solutions around kids, technology, and stepfamily life—don’t miss these actionable tips! In this insightful episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori & David tackle one of today’s hottest parenting topics: managing cell phones in homes where children move between parents. From hilarious Little House on the Prairie analogies to sobering stories of real blended family struggles, this episode offers a mix of laughter, practical advice, and must-know warnings. Listeners will learn: ...
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339: Gifts Between Homes
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
This week on Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David dive deep into the often sticky subject of gifts: where they go, who they belong to, and the emotional complexities when kids want to bring presents between homes. Whether your family is navigating joint custody, split holidays, or parallel parenting, this episode delivers smart advice and real stories that every modern blended family can relate to. Listeners will learn: The factors that influence whether gifts should travel between homes (cost, age, custody schedules) How withholding gifts can reinforce the sense of “two separate lives”...
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338: I Don't Love My Stepkids
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
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337: I'm Not Buying The Stepkid Christmas Presents
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Holidays in a blended family don’t have to be stressful! In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David dive into real-life stories and practical tips on how to navigate gift-giving, family traditions, and finances during the holiday season as a blended family. Listeners will learn how to handle common issues like kids comparing presents, managing in-law expectations with step-grandkids, and avoiding “gift competition” between households. Lori and David reveal their own strategies for dividing up gift responsibilities, setting realistic gift budgets, and creating flexible...
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336: I'm Not Leaving My Stepkid Nothing In My Will
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
In this candid and often humorous episode, Lori and David pull back the curtain on their personal lives, sharing the challenges and surprises that come with caring for aging parents, navigating wills and inheritance in blended families, and keeping family drama at bay during important occasions. Listeners will hear firsthand stories about planning for final arrangements. Complete with amusing tales of funeral shopping and “drive-thru” ideas. Plus, what it truly feels like to manage adult responsibilities amid the ticking clock of family health issues. Lori and David also discuss crucial...
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335: Parenting Adult Children - Catherine Hickem
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
info_outlineExplore the complexities of blending families, including navigating different parenting styles, sibling rivalry vs. bullying, and the challenge of being fair with both biological and stepchildren.
Lori & David share practical advice on empowering kids to handle conflicts, the realities of “fairness” in stepfamily life, and why adult behavior matters just as much as the kids’.
Tune in for relatable stories, honest reflections, and tools to help your own blend thrive!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Biases and Parental Perception
- "Tit for Tat" Dynamics and Parental Stalemates
- Exploring Resentment & Underlying Issues
- The Reality of Fairness in Blended Families
Takeaway:
Being 100% "fair" between biological and stepchildren is extremely difficult, if not impossible, given the natural biases and different relationships.
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Nacho Parenting Testimonial:
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