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March 21, 2024 6 mins

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Imagine the heart-wrenching sight of your child, shoulders slumped and eyes downcast, as they endure the painful reality of bullying from an unexpected source — their own parent. Today, we'll delve into the complexities of supporting a child through blended family challenges. I'll offer guidance and support to parents like you to who are navigating the challenging journey of creating and upholding co-parenting boundaries as you support a child through being bullied by a co-parent.

Find the show notes for this episode at SynergisticStepparenting.com/89.

Covered Topics:
- A Painful Blended Family Scenario
- Step 1: Acknowledging the Pain of Navigating Blended Family-Based Bullying
- Step 2: Advocating for Co-Parenting Boundaries
- Step 3: Creating a Safe Haven within Your Blended Family
- Step 4: Empowering Your Child within Your Blended Family
- Step 5: Seeking Professional Support

Ready to support your child through blended family challenges by supporting their co-parenting boundaries? Create a path for your child's healing by downloading my free guide, Family Fusion: 6 Steps to Collaborative Co-Parenting. Join me in championing our children’s right to safety and well-being. Together, let's sow the seeds of strength and resilience in the hearts of our children. Let's nurture a future where they feel safe, loved, and respected within their own families and beyond.

Until next time, be well!

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