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February 1, 2024 9 mins

Hey there, amazing stepparents!

Welcome back to another episode of Synergistic Stepparenting podcast, where we dive deep into the world of blended families with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. I'm your host, Maria Natapov, the stepparenting coach here to guide you through the ups and downs of this incredible journey.

In today's episode, we're talking about something many of us face in stepfamilies: How to handle it when your child complains about your spouse, their stepparent. If you've ever felt that sting or confusion, you're not alone. Find the show notes for this episode at SynergisticStepparenting.com/82.

Topics Covered:
- The CEO’s Perspective
- The teacher’s Perspective
- Harmony Minded Approach (a 4 step process)
- Tailored Harmony Minded Approach to the CEO's challenge
- Tailored Harmony Minded Approach to the teacher's challenge

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