325: One Stepkid's Journey
The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver
Release Date: 08/22/2025
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_outlineDiscover what happens when a blended family actually flourishes. Yes, it’s possible! In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori sits down with a remarkable teenage stepkid who shares his rare, positive perspective on navigating life with divorced parents, stepfamilies, and even step-siblings.
Listeners will get an inside look at what healthy co-parenting looks like through the eyes of an easygoing stepkid who has strong, drama-free relationships with his stepmom and stepdad. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of adapting to living in two homes, forming real bonds with step-siblings, and what happens when boundaries and respect are mutual between parents and step-parents. He opens up about the hardest parts of his parents’ divorce, how therapy helped, and why he recognizes his stepparents on Mother’s and Father’s Day (yes, really!).
This episode reveals not only practical tips for parents and stepparents, like the importance of strong communication, setting boundaries, and letting kids emotionally process big changes, but also offers hope that peaceful blended families do exist. Plus, you’ll hear touching anecdotes about handling holidays, family traditions, and even what to do if your parents get along so well their new partners become friends!
What you’ll learn:
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What helps stepkids develop strong bonds with stepparents
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How living arrangements impact stepkid/stepparent dynamics
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The importance of boundaries, communication, and therapy after divorce
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Handling holidays and traditions in blended families
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Real stories of stepkid/stepfamily relationships that actually work
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Listen to NKP325 for an inspiring dose of hope, and a reminder that peace and love are possible in stepfamilies. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review to support more real-life blended family stories!
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Coaching with Lori pulled us back from the edge of divorce. ~ J.F., Chicago, IL USA