Step Family Podcasts
Feb. 11, 2022
Melissa's story of adopting her 2 step daughters
A very different podcast today with Melissa sharing her fascinating story of adopting her two step daughters. The reason Melissa adopted them is truly amazing and quite sad. Click on the link below for more free podcasts and…
Feb. 9, 2022
Are you new to step parenting? Need some advice?
Most of us parents get anxious about becoming a parent. Becoming a step parent can be fantastic and filled with joy and happiness. It can also be challenging and difficult. Be prepared and don’t put to much pressure on yours…
Feb. 9, 2022
Do you find yourself venting regularly?
We all vent during our time as parents. What does venting achieve? Makes you feel better or just get yourself heard? Is venting a short term solution to how we feel? What could you do instead? How could life be better for yo…
Feb. 7, 2022
Are you struggling with your teenager? Need help?
I think one of the most challenging aspects of parenting is when your step/bio child becomes a teenager. The change can literally be overnight from your child into someone you don’t recognise. This podcast gives you ideas an…
Feb. 7, 2022
Do the ages of your step children matter?
When entering into your step family, does the ages of your step children play a big part? Will it change how you feel about this new world you are about to enter? Why does the age of the children matter? I discuss on this po…
Jan. 23, 2022
Step parent expectations and do we set them to high?
Before you move in or meet your step children there is so much to consider. My podcast gives you some useful tips and advice that I learnt from my own experiences and mistakes. Use this podcast to make your transition smooth…
Dec. 18, 2021
Chavonne shares her experiences of disrespectful step children
If you are struggling with disrespect within your step family then this podcast is for you. Listen to Chavonne’s helpful tips and advice of how she and her partner created house rules and what affect they had when introduce…
Dec. 17, 2021
What causes parent guilt for step mum Shannon
What is Parent Guilt? Why do we feel this way? How do we deal with this? My guest Shannon tells me about her experiences of what parent guilt means to her and how she deals with it. How does if affect her family and what cau…
Dec. 5, 2021
Living Life with 2 High Conflict Ex Partners
Living your life with a High Conflict Ex Partner is hard enough, but to live with 2 makes this a whole different ball game. Shannon talks about her experiences of just this and how she deals with all the challenges it brings…
Nov. 27, 2021
Step Families through the Eyes of a Step Child
I have done a few podcasts seeing things from the parents point of view so I really wanted to have an adult step child come on and speak about what it’s like to be in a step family from a step child’s point of view. I broug…
Nov. 26, 2021
Life as a Step Dad
It was really refreshing to have my first step dad on one of my podcasts. We discussed how we both coped within our step dad role and what we both thought our role was. How difficult is it being a step dad? How different is …
Nov. 26, 2021
High Conflict Ex Partners
This seems to be a very common subject for many families at the moment. I discuss with my guest what a high conflict ex is and what options you have to deal with this situation. My guest Emma talks about her own way of how s…
Nov. 19, 2021
Different Parenting Styles
This podcast is about different parenting styles and how you can identify what style of parenting you are currently using. My guest Sarah has some useful advice and thoughts about how she parents within her biological family…
Nov. 10, 2021
Losing my identity when I became a stepparent
A fascinating podcast with my guest Lauren discussing losing who you are when you step into a step family. How easy is it to stop doing what you used to do or notice that you’re not the same person you was. What do you do wh…
Nov. 10, 2021
Finding step parenting difficult? Listen to how I can help you.
How can I help you? Never be afraid to ask for help. I wish when I was a step dad I had someone I could turn to for help. Moving into my step parent role was the hardest thing I have done. How will I know I am doing the righ…
Nov. 8, 2021
Self Care for Stepparents with my guest Winell Wilmote
We are discussing why self care is so important for stepparents and why sometimes they feel guilty for looking after themselves. Speaking to Winell has been fascinating. To listen to a different view from a step mum and coac…
Nov. 4, 2021
Self Care for Stepparents
Step parenting can be a truly difficult job. Not only do you have to learn your role and get to know your new family, you might have to deal with a difficult ex partner. There are many challenges you will experience as a st…
Nov. 2, 2021
How to create effective house rules and consequences. Listen to the podcast to learn how to have a more organised house with everyone helping.
Creating house rules and consequences help to clarify what is acceptable and not acceptable in your step family. The rules should involve everyone in your family and help to build a structure that everyone can follow. They …
Oct. 23, 2021
How it feels to be a bio parent within a step family
A fascinating discussion with Dawn Quest about her views about being a biological parent within a step family. Dawn happens to be my partner of 2 and a half years so all our questions and answers are based on our own experie…