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PODCAST

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

Lori Sims & David Sims

Stepfamilies and blended families are very challenging. With a failure rate of over 70%, it"s clear that blended families need help. Nacho Kids founders and blended family coaches, Lori and David Sims, are here to help blended families save their sanity and relationships. You"ll hear the hosts and guests discuss the struggles and successes of blended family life and learn how the Nacho Kids Method is changing lives and saving relationships around the world.

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259: Stepkid Graduations

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/05/17

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about struggles blended families often face when it comes to Graduation ceremonies. Unfortunately, most kids are given a limited number of tickets and it can often cause issues within the family, even a nuclear family! But you add the blend… and whew! Hang on! In this episode, we discuss the following: Graduation Tickets One upping your ex Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I joined the Nacho Kids Academy just

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258: Mother's Day Struggles For Stepmoms

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/05/10

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about some of the struggles stepmoms have with Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is hard for a lot of people. Whether it be stepmoms, those who could never have children or have lost children, bio moms, or those who don’t have good relationships with their bio moms. In this episode, we discuss the following: Stepmom expectations Mother’s Day recognition for stepmoms Stepmom's Day but no Stepdad's Day Hallmark

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01:09:53

257: Interview With Veronica Grace Andrews ~ Healing...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/05/03

In this episode, Lori Sims, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Veronica Andrews. Veronica is the author of “Heal Stepmom Burnout”. She has been blending for 15 years, has two stepkids, and is child-free by choice. In this episode, we discuss the following: Changes in custody time Losing yourself Finding the balance Stepmom burnout Wanting what is best for the kids Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “My stepkid is 20 years old. Does nothing but lay on the couch

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32:28

256: Stepfamily Vacations

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/04/26

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about stepfamily vacations. If you have ever been on a blended family vacation, you know how stressful they can be! Lori & David talk about challenges and tips to help have a good blended family vacation. In this episode, we discuss the following: Preparing for stepfamily vacations Expectations Separate vacations with kids Separate vacations adults only Length matters Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I love

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01:22:18

255: Stepkid Gets An Arrow Through His Head

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/04/19

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to stepcouple Jenn and Zeb. They have been blending for three years, and married six months. The hardest part of the blend for Zeb is establishing and maintaining stepmom’s role within the blend and Jenn’s hardest part is figuring out her place and role within the blend. In this episode, we discuss the following: What’s the stepparent role Who is responsible for the stepkid Stepkid calling stepmom “Mom” Feeling

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30:54

254: Lori & David Answer Nacho Questions

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/04/12

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, answer some Nacho questions. You have questions, we have answers! Please note, these are top level answers to questions and in the Nacho Kids Academy Lori and David delve deeper into the questions you may have and provide guidance to help you Nacho properly. In this episode, we discuss the following: Triggers Nasty Stepkids Summertime stepkids Stepparent responsibilities Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “This Nacho

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01:04:06

253: Parental Alienation ~ A Legal Or Mental Health...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/04/05

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to bio dad Chris. Chris has experienced parental alienation with his daughter. Chris shares his story and because of his alienation is working to help other alienated parents. In this episode, we discuss the following: Parental alienation Boundaries Legal issue versus mental health issue Divorced parents and school Psychological abuse Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I had decided to leave my partner. A friend at work

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01:25:13

252: Stepson Wants Stepmom To Be Mom

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/03/29

*** DISCLAIMER *** Mention of attempted suicide in this episode. In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to stepmom Jo and bio dad Ben! They have been blending for five years and married two. Ben has two bio kids, one of which lives with him full-time and wants Jo to be his mom! Jo pushed for the oldest stepson to come live with them full-time and feels she has emotionally adopted him. Jo and Ben’s journey has not been easy, in fact there was a time

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47:30

251: Ruminating In The Blend

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/03/22

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, and Claudette Chenevert ~ The Stepmom Coach, talk about ruminating. Rumination is something everyone does. It’s natural . But is it healthy? In this episode, we discuss the following: Ruminating Setting Boundaries as a stepmom/stepdad… heck, as a person 7 Sins of Memory How to handle rumination if it is affecting you negatively Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: ***** 100+ STARS ***** This Nacho stuff works guys! I was ready to

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01:05:49

250: Time Changes Things, Especially In A Blended Family

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/03/15

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to a guest who was on the Nacho podcast before. This guest, the Canadian Stepmom was on episode 109 if you’d like to listen to it prior to this one. We reached out to Canadian Stepmom to get an update from her after a few years. She has three stepsons and four bio sons. Yep, all boys! In this episode, we discuss the following: Having triplets and father is not home 95% of the time Being a boy mom/stepmom Things change with

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249: Things I Would Have Done Differently

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/03/08

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about things she would have done differently in regards to how she reacted when the stepkids angered her. This episode was inspired by one of Lori’s stepkids asking her this question recently. In this episode, we discuss the following: Feeling your bio child is bullied by the stepkids Wanting to beat up your stepkid Yoohoo gate Vacations Accuracy of memories Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I hated my life

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01:31:41

248: Stepmom Assaulted By Bio Mom

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/03/01

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Chyna. Chyna has been blending for two years, she has two stepkids and two bio kids. Her partner adopted her bio kids that she brought into the relationship. The hardest part of blending for her is dealing with bio mom. Her best advice is to let it come naturally. In this episode, we discuss the following: Being assaulted by bio mom Differences in stepkid relationships Calling your stepkid your own Court order

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247: Fears In The Blend Family

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/02/23

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about different fears in a blended family experience. Not only do stepparents experience fears, so do the bio parents, and the kids. In this episode, we discuss the following: Fears of a bio parent in a blended family Fears of a stepparent in a blended family Fears of a bio kid in a blended family Fears of a stepkid in a blended family Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I started the Nacho Academy two months

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01:07:17

246: Interview With One Of The OG Nacho Kids

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/02/16

In this episode, Lori and David, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk with one of David’s sons, and Lori’s stepsons, Ethan. Ethan was a guest on episode 83 a little over three years ago. Listen as they talk about how things have changed in the past few years. In this episode, we discuss the following: Step grandparents Relationships between stepmom and stepkids Different types of love When the stepkid boomerangs Relationships between bio and stepkid Nacho Kids Academy Success

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01:21:11

245: Stepmom Whose Bio Kids' Father Passed Away

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/02/09

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks with a stepmom who has been blending for five years. She has two stepkids, three bio kids, and one ours kid. The father of her bio kids passed away a few years ago and that has created new challenges in the blend. In this episode, we discuss the following: Having all the kids, all the time High conflict bio mom Equality in the blend Boundaries Feeling you are giving up control Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I

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43:47

244: What We Say, What We Mean, And What We Hear

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/02/02

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about communication. Specifically what you say versus what you mean and what you hear versus what was said. Communication is vital to every relationship, and it’s important to make sure you are clear in what you are saying and that you aren’t misunderstanding what is being said. In this episode, we discuss the following: What you say What you don’t say What they say What we hear Nacho Kids Academy Success

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243: Wills And Estate Planning In The Blend

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/01/26

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about wills and estate planning in the blend. Should a stepparent be expected to leave their stepkids something in their will? Should a stepparent be expected to leave their stepkids the same thing they leave their bio kids? What is fair? In this episode, we discuss the following: Expectations of stepparents to put stepkids in their wills. How bio kids would feel if stepkids were put in bio parents will. Does

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24:56

242: Feeling Like You Have No Control In The BLend

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/01/18

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk about how stepparents often feel they have no control in their blended home. In this episode, we discuss the following: No control over the stepkids. No control over how your partner parents. No control over the other parent. The ultimate control is letting go of things you can’t control, but instead controlling how you let things affect you. Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting Success Story: “I recently heard about

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241: Part 2 Lori And David Share More Nacho Rules

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, share some Nacho rules with listeners. In this episode, we discuss the following: You can’t expect your significant other to parent like you think they should. You can’t control what happens at the “other parent’s house”. You can’t discipline them like your own. You can’t expect the stepkids to treat you with respect if your significant other doesn’t make them. You can’t feel guilty for not loving them like your

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240: Lori & David Talk About Some Nacho Rules

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/01/05

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, share some Nacho rules with listeners. In this episode, we discuss the following: You can’t say anything negative to or about the stepkid. You can’t expect more from the stepkid than their own bio parents do. You can’t care more about the stepkids than the bio parents do. You can’t parent them like your own. You can’t expect them to treat you as their parent, because you’re not. Nacho Kids Academy Nacho

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