Welcome back to the Nacho Kids Podcast! In this enlightening episode, hosts David and Lori dive deep into the complexities of blended family dynamics just in time for the holiday season. Tune in as they share insights on upcoming events like the 5th Annual Step Family Summit with Claudette Chenevert and the release of exciting challenges such as the Nacho Guided "Change Your Stinking Thinking" Challenge, and a special opportunity for our podcast listeners.

Lori and David discuss navigating family gatherings, the intricacies of gift-giving, and managing expectations within stepfamilies. They share practical tips on handling holiday schedules and ensuring no one feels left out, even in financially tight situations. Plus, they address the emotional challenges children in blended families face and emphasize the importance of equipping them with resilience tools.

Don't forget to check out the Nacho Kids Academy for resources to improve your blended family relationships. Join us for an episode packed with valuable advice and heartwarming stories, and remember—life is good when you Nacho!

In this episode, we discuss:

• General Challenges of Holidays in Blended Families

• Rotating Schedules

• Gift Giving in Blended Families

• Grandparents and Fixed Incomes

• Balancing Fairness and Realistic Expectations

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I wish I would have signed up for one-on-one coaching with Lori sooner. I’ve been going to therapy for years because of the blended challenges. My most recent therapist relocated and only has in-person meetings, so I decided I’d see what the Nacho people had to offer while trying to find a new therapist. In just one hour with Lori, just one, and I learned more than I had learned in two years from my therapist! I’m still in shock! Thank you, Lori, you are the best!” ~ B.A.

Welcome to Episode 273 of the NK Podcast, "Nacho Parenting Really Works!" Today, Lori dives into the fascinating dynamics of blended families with her special guest, Mikel Van Cleve, a certified financial planner with a unique personal story. Mikel opens up about embarking on a whirlwind romance that led to marriage just three months later. We explore their challenges with differing parenting styles, their impact on their children, and the innovative Nacho Parenting technique that transformed their family life.

Join us as Michael shares the ups and downs of blending families, including feeling as if he had to choose between his wife and kid and the eventual reconciliation between his wife and daughter. We discuss the importance of modeling healthy relationships for children and the inherent favoritism towards biological kids.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Stepdaughter stepmom relationships

• Relationships within the blend

• Biological child goeing to live with the “other” biological parent

• Choosing between your partner and your kid

• Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting method for the win. Again!

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I joined the Nacho Academy after reading about it in the Atlantic magazine. My partner and I were about to split up because of the kids. I watched one of the video courses in the Academy and told my partner she had to watch it! I was so excited!! After she watched it, we agreed that we would give this crazy Nacho Parenting a shot. Life is so much better in only two months! We still have much to learn, but we are both hopeful about our relationship and future. We will forever love the creators of Nacho Parenting!” P.E.

Welcome to NK Podcast! In today's episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of blended families with our special guest, Matthew Steiner. As a Christian stepdad who has navigated the complexities of step-parenting and the "Nacho" method, Matthew shares his journey of balancing faith, family dynamics, and the emotional challenges that come with being a stepparent.

Matthew opens up about his personal experiences, including the frustrations of not being able to control decisions and timelines related to his stepchildren, and the eventual harmony achieved through improved co-parenting and understanding roles.

Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation that promises to offer valuable insights for any parent or stepparent navigating similar waters.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Realizing the limitations of a stepparent's role.

• Tensions due to discipline and shared finances.

• Frustration with lack of control over decisions and timelines related to stepchildren.

• Household rules and chores expectations.

• Effective co-parenting

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I am so appreciative of all Lori and David do to help stepfamilies. They treat you like family and honestly care about you and your blend! They changed our lives! Rock on David and Lori and fellow Nachoers!” ~ O.T.

Welcome to another episode of the NK Podcast! Today we’re diving into a compelling and deeply personal conversation with an anonymous stepmom, who shares her experience navigating the complex dynamics of blended family life. In this episode, anonymous stepmom discusses her struggle with being overprotective, and the challenges posed by her partner’s high-conflict ex. We’ll explore how she juggles being a step-parent, dealing with traumatic events, and maintaining her mental health through counseling. Join host Lori as she unpacks the nuances of setting boundaries, dealing with disrespect, and finding balance in a stepfamily after this stepmom’s decision to step back from certain responsibilities. This episode promises to shed light on the trials and triumphs of blended families and offers valuable insights into creating harmony amidst chaos.

In this episode, we discuss:

• When to Nacho

• Adding an Ours kid

• High-conflict bio-mom

• Overwhelmed stepmom

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

"This method is absolutely amazing! I had worked with other stepfamily coaches about disengaging and it never worked, so I decided to give this a try. Thank goodness I did! This is so much more than disengaging, that's why it didn't work before! Thank you Lori and David for teaching us how to better our blended lives. I will be forever grateful!" ~ G.V.

In this episode, Lori talks with Keri, a stepmom of four years who has one bio kid and two stepkids, well technically one stepkid. The other stepkid is not her partner’s biological child and stopped coming for visitation about two years ago. This is her second blended family. Her first blend lasted eight years, and Keri was very involved in her stepdaughter’s life. After swearing to never date anyone else with kids, she met her now husband and yep, ended up in another blend. And guess what? This blend isn’t the same as her first one!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Moving to be with your partner and their kids

• Being a high school teacher and stepmom

• Asking your partner to change their visitation schedule

• Stepparent communicating with partner’s ex

• Super stepmom crashes

• Finding Nacho!

• Adding an ours baby to the blend

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“Coming from a blended family, I thought I wouldn’t struggle like most stepmoms do. After all, I have had three stepmoms and two stepdads. I had lots of “experience”. Little did I know that my world would be turned upside down two years after our marriage. I found the Nacho Academy through a friend who is a therapist and suggested it after telling her I was ready to give up and that I couldn’t do this anymore. I was hesitant at first because of some of the negative stuff I heard, but after listening to one of the courses and crying my eyes out, I knew this was my tribe! I knew the negative I had heard about the method was not accurate and this is what I needed. I needed to Nacho and my husband and his kids needed me to Nacho too! It has made a tremendous difference in our blend and I’m excited to continue learning in the Academy from Lori & David.” ~ L.G.

In this episode, Lori and David talk to family law attorney Billie Tarascio of Modern Law. Billie supports the Nacho method and discusses some family court issues.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Nacho Kids

• Family court challenges

• Self-representation

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“My son and his new wife are a blended family. I joined the Academy in hopes of learning things to help them navigate their blend. It was absolutely amazing the amount of content in the Academy! I decided to gift my son and his new wife a year-long membership. They are putting Nacho into place in their home and are so much happier and feel they have hope they didn’t have before! Thanks, Lori and David, for all you do!” ~ I.W.

In this episode, Lori and David talk to two of David’s kids about moving back home after the military, Yoo Hoo gate, and how they viewed things as stepkids.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Rebounding stepkids

• Yoo Hoo gate

• Perception

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I have never been so happy in our blend! This Nacho stuff is awesome! If you are debating on joining the Academy, don’t debate any longer, do it today. You will not regret it! It’s life-changing!” ~ A.N.

Welcome back to the Nacho Kids Podcast, Episode 267. Today, Lori, David, and our iconic Nacho Intro Lady dive into the challenges of stepfamilies, starting with the important question: "When will my partner love my kid like their own?" Tune in as we explore the common struggles faced by blended families, share real feedback from our latest Nacho Kids Boot Camp Challenge, and address listener questions about step-parenting dynamics, from the usefulness of "nachoing" from day one to managing deep-seated resentments towards stepchildren. Whether you are new to stepfamily life or looking to improve your current situation, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Stick around for some heartfelt tips on navigating your blended family journey with patience, understanding, and a sprinkle of humor. Remember, life is good when you Nacho!

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Relationship between stepparent and stepkid

• What if the bio parent doesn’t step up

• What if you hate your stepkid and have zero desire to fix it

• Should you Nacho from the beginning or wait until things cause stress

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I hated my life. I had no desire to continue my blended relationship. Then, my partner found Nacho Kids while listening to podcast and decided we should join the Academy together. Three months later, our lives are so much better! It was the best decision we ever made. We are creating a happy healthy blended family now thanks to Nacho!” ~ E.R.