92. At a loss and feeling defeated because the kids stubbornly refuse to blend?
Episode description
You might have imagined that "blending" would be relatively smooth and easy.
But reality hit when your child refused to engage - no matter what you say or do they resist moving forward, and even reject that new person in your life.
The tension and conflict leaves you bewildered and it robs you of the happiness you want to experience.
One of our listeners understands this all too well — her family is struggling and she asked us to help. Her teenage daughters have refused to accept her decision to remarry and will not "get on board" with blending.
There are no easy fixes when kids choose to dig in their heels and defiantly object to your relationship. They may be struggling with fear, loss, insecurity or troubling emotions that keep them stuck in resistance.
But don't lose hope, because there are practical steps you can take to help the kids process and gradually let go of their negative beliefs around blending.
In this episode, we'll share some insights and effective strategies to ease the tension and help your family move forward.
You'll Discover:
- Powerful messages your kids and step-kids need to receive from you — especially when they're refusing to blend
- Effective ways to help kids move through their difficult emotions
- Encouragement and hope for your family's journey
Resources from this Episode:
- Book Recommendation: Building Love Together In Blended Families by Ron Deal & Gary Chapman
- Episode: 85 - How to Uniquely Build More Love and Connection in Your Blended Family with special guest Ron Deal
- Book Recommendation: Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child by John Gottman
- Episode 71: How to Help Kids Cope with Painful Disappointment
- Episode 40: Uncover the Unspoken Feelings of Kids in Blended Families
- Episode 9: A Surprisingly Simple Strategy for Bonding with Step-Kids
- Episode 37: Why do Kids Struggle to Accept the Stepparent?
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