#61: Balancing Stepparenting and Parenting Dynamics

Hey Stepparents,

I’m excited to bring to you highlights from my conversation where Allison Dagney interviewed me about the dynamics between a stepparent and a parent and how to navigate these differences to best support the kids. 

Allison is a covert abuse survivor, author of When Tears Leave Scars – her personal memoir – and a rapid reprogramming coach for others who have been through the painful experience of emotional abuse. 

In this episode we discuss seeing the stepparent as a source of support, the value of the stepparent’s perspective, being transparent with kids about flaws, and loyalty binds.  

Get comfy and settle in for this conversation where we share insights and anecdotes about how we’ve navigated this tricky balance in our blended families. It’ll be worth the listen.

Find the show notes for this episode at synergisticstepparnting.com/61. 

Topics Covered:
- Introducing Allison K. Dagney
- Stepparents aren’t replacing the parents, they are additional support
- Set a positive intention from all angles
- The value and skill of taking in the stepparent’s perspective
- Why it’s critical to be transparent with kids about your flaws
- Children’s loyalty binds
- Don’t speak ill of your stepchild’s/child’s caregivers
- Don’t stifle children from being their authentic self 
- Action Items

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