Those of us facing the common challenges of blending often feel frustrated, overwhelmed, or discouraged. It’s easy to drift into survival mode and settle for “not that bad.”

In this episode, we'll share a clear plan to move forward in a simple way that's not about the pressure of big, dramatic New Year's resolutions.

Here's the truth: transformation doesn’t happen overnight, and there are no easy fixes to the complex dynamics stepfamilies face. But change can happen with small, faithful shifts practiced over time.

You'll Discover:

• The difference between information vs. transformation and why “insight without action” keeps couples stuck
• How to set process goals (not vague intentions), and capture the “gold nuggets” you want to apply to your family's current struggles
• How to “work your plan” and experience real WINS in 2026!

Resources from this Episode:

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Find your Focus & Choose your Path:

Bonding:

• For specific episodes on building healthy Bonds, CLICK HERE
• Building Love Together in Blended Families by Ron Deal & Gary Chapman

Understanding Kids' Perspectives:

• For specific episodes to gain insight & support your kids, CLICK HERE
• In Their Shoes: Helping Parents Better Understand and Connect with Children of Divorce by Lauren Reitsema

Safeguarding your Relationship / Marriage:

• For specific episodes to grow a deeper connection and reduce conflict, CLICK HERE
• Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts: Nine Questions to Ask Before -- and After -- You Remarry by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrot

Parenting & Stepparenting:

• For specific episodes to develop your parenting partnership and align family expectations, CLICK HERE
• Stepparenting: Keeping It Sane by Dr. Charles Fay
• Parenting Under Fire: How to Communicate with Your Hurt, Angry, Rejecting, Distant Child by Dr. Amy J.L. Baker

Effective Co-Parenting:

• For specific episodes to discover best practices and improve cooperation between homes, CLICK HERE
• CoParenting Works! Helping Your Children Thrive After Divorce By Tammy Daughtry