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Husbands and partners, ideas to celebrate your partner on Mother’s Day? - Renewed Beliefs Mother’s Day Historically is a special occasion celebrated in many parts of the world to honour mothers and other significant adult women who have significantly influenced and shaped our lives, our families, and the communities in which we live. Traditionally we have left it up to the children to ...

Just watched a movie called Love At First Sight. I highly recommend it. There are two beautifully done scenes between parents and adult children addressing the confusion they have as they grieve loss and change. It’s also a lovely story. Can’t give away to much.

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Well said Poo

Home - Hold Me Tight Online Secure adults have better relationships. They are more empathic to others, and better care-givers. They also know what they need and understand how to ask for support when the going gets tough.

Some great ideas

"So often, people with the best intentions understand that 'relationships are hard work,' and they work so hard that they forget to make time for hopes, dreams, play, and just plain fun," writes Certified Gottman Therapist Laura Silverstein, LCSW on the Gottman Relationship Blog. Joy, fun, and adventure are just as important to prioritize in your relationship as deep conversations and addressing challenges.

How do you find joy and adventure in your relationships?

How do you deal with a narcissistic co-parent?

That’s just one of the questions covered with this week’s guest, Dr. Sonia Cann-Milland in the latest episode of In The Blend.

Here’s a glimpse into some of the things we discussed:
➡️ Don’t engage with them - engaging only gives fuel to their fire
➡️ If they are using the children to attack you, seek legal advice. It’s most important to protect the children.
➡️ Remember that the children are the victims in this. Never badmouth your partner or unload on them/have adult conversations with them.

Listen to the rest by finding the episode wherever you listen to podcasts, or listen now at https://intheblend.com.au/podcast/dr-sonia-cann-millan-on-dealing-with-your-ex-in-a-productive-way/

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Not everyone finds Christmas and the holidays are happy festive time. If this is you it’s ok. Make sure you take the time you need, embrace the people around you that understand.

Tuesday Truth as we approach December….

What makes you feel powerful? 💪
We're starting the new week with these words from Georgina Miranda, mountaineer, mindfulness thought leader, and CEO. At the link, she shares the story of finding her mindfulness practice when she was in crisis mode offers a guided meditation for coming home to yourself: https://loom.ly/DVLG-BI

How close do you live to your ex-partner? And would you rather live closer or further away?

Wondering which might be the better option? Listen to last week's episode of In The Blend (Episode Six: Dealing with your Ex in a Productive Way) to find out what Dr Sonia Cann-Milland thinks.

Find it wherever you listen to podcasts, or listen online at https://intheblend.com.au/podcast/dr-sonia-cann-milland-on-dealing-with-your-ex-in-a-productive-way/

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Well done Laura I’m sure many Stepcouple will be great encouraged and informed by this podcast.

There’s just ONE DAY left to wait until In The Blend officially launches.

In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within a blended family. Join host Laura Jenkins each Wednesday as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life.

This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances – Laura will help guide you through it.

Stay tuned for our first episode tomorrow! Available everywhere you usually listen to podcasts. Visit our website to find out more: https://intheblend.com.au/

If they are good boys tomorrow they can sit in grown up chairs. 😂

Being a Stepmother is a title that defines your position in the family. Your role as a stepmother is defined and executed by you.

The oldest relationship in a stepfamily are the biological parent/child relationships. The newest adult relationships are the re coupled parents and the newest stepfamily connection is the stepparent/ stepchild relationship. Each relationship will grow at different ways and pace. Understanding, grace and patience help everyone no matter your role and relationship in your stepfamily.

Be sure to thank a stepmom! They need to hear it, too! 🖤

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Should Stepmoms Be Celebrated on Mother's Day? - Not Just a Stepmom - Heidi Farrell Mother's Day for Stepmoms - is that something to celebrate? Are we "real" moms? Thoughts on this day for stepmoms.

My husband has been busy building and improving on our new unit in the country. During this process much rubbish has accumulated. Most of it was packaging of much needed materials to help build the unit. The pile over a long period of time grew quite large, and became overwhelming to look at. Hubby suggested we clean it up and take it to the tip. I was not over excited about doing this task, but agreed it would be a good thing. It was quite surprising in working together the pile shrunk very quickly. We found some surprises on the way of precious things that needed to be saved from the rubbish as they still have a valuable use. After piling up the trailer, off to the tip it went. On arrival there were workers that offered guidance and support as to where the rubbish needs to placed.
This is not unlike establishing a stepfamily. There is much excitement to begin with as we plan and design what we wish for our family. Issues arise that can be easily pushed aside as to not rock the boat, or they just were not obvious to us at the time. The pile of challenging issues can overwhelm us. Trying to ignore its presence is difficult to do when the pile gets in the way of moving forward on your family journey. Addressing these issues is so important and understanding where they belong in yours and your families life. Getting support from others that give you the guidence and tools to put theses issues in a place where they do not interfere in moving forward is very helpful. Our shed is looking much tidier but not perfect. We will always be a work in progress. What we will look out for is not letting that pile can to big again and to face the obsticals as they show up as a team. If you would like to learn more or seek support in your stepfamily journey please check out www.renewedbeliefs.com

STEP FORWARD
If you a stepparent, biological parent, married or coupled with a parent this group is for you. We are meeting over zoom at 7pm on the 16/03/2022. This is a time to connect with others whom relate and understand the complexities of stepfamily life. In our first meetup it will be informal, a time to get to know each other and all have a say on the topics you each would like to see addressed in the group in the coming months. If you would like to know more about me (the facilitator) please go to the Renewed Beliefs website. www.renewed beliefs.com or contact me on scmilland@gmail. Com. Let me know if you would like to attend and I will send you the zoom ID. I am really looking forward to meeting you all and hope you find understanding and support within this group.

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Happy Valintine’s day all. Yes I am out and proud, I love Valintine’s day. The main arguments I hear from the others against Valintine’s day are, its just a commercial exercise and every day should be Valintine’s day with your partner. Both sound more like excuses to me. Valintine’s day reminds me to not let day to day things get in the way of taking time to achknowledge and focus your full attention on your partner. Take some time today to let your partner know through words and actions that they mean the world to you. Tonight my husband and I pop open some bubbly and celebrate 15 years of love that has got us through some tough times and keeps on giving us many more precious moments.

Don’t define who you are by others behaviour around you or towards you. Take guidance and encouragement from those who love you and you trust. That includes you.