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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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266: Lori & David Answer Nacho Questions

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/07/05

In this episode, Lori and David answer questions submitted by followers. These questions are based solely on the question without having any details of the person’s dynamics. In this episode, we discuss the following: How do you get a Disneyland parent to stop guilt parenting? How to get your grown up stepkid to allow you to see the grandchildren more? How do you nacho stuff that directly affects you?! Does it get better after they all turn 18? Is blending always this hard? Nacho Kids

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53:19

265: Struggling Stepdad Needs Nacho

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2024/06/28

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Stepdad Sean. Sean has been blending for over two years. His biological kids are no longer at home, and he has three stepsons who all live in the house. Sean has raised his kids and doesn’t feel he should have to help raise the stepkids. The stepkids have poor manners and are a bit spoiled. He fights for that parental role because he doesn’t understand being a husband without being a parent. In this episode, we discuss the

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54:31

264: Krista St. Germain ~ Navigating Grief In Blended...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/06/21

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with Krista St-Germain about navigating grief as a stepparent. As a widow, stepkid, and stepparent, Krista shares her journey and wisdom. Her stepdad stayed in his lane and her stepmom was a little more authoritative. In this episode, we discuss the following: Supporting a partner when you have different parenting views Secondary losses Five stages of grief Time in relation to grief Respecting previous relationships

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54:53

263: Rachel King ~ Family Law Attorney

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/06/14

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with family law attorney Rachel King. Rachel has been practicing family law for over 10 years. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Rachel shares her story of being a stepkid with us. In this episode, we discuss the following: Bashing the other parent Being forced to call stepmom “mom” Differences in parenting in different homes Parentification Co-parenting Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “As a child of

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52:35

262: "Every Other Weekend" ~ Superior Court Judge...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/06/07

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Anthony J. Mohr. Anthony’s father, Gerald Mohr, was a well-known radio actor before slipping to the Hollywood B-list thanks to the advent of television. Accepting the lead in a dying Swedish TV series, he fell for the script girl and divorced Mohr’s mother, who went on to meet and marry another divorced person, credit card industry pioneer Stanley Dashew. As his stepfather’s career rose and his biological father’s eased downward,

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01:03:48

261: Interview With Lisa Johnson ~ Author of "Been...

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/05/31

In this episode, Lori and David Sims, founders of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talk to Lisa Johnson. Lisa is co-author, along with her partner Chris Barry, of “Been There Got Out.” Like Lori and David, Lisa and Chris use their first-hand experience to help others. In this episode, we discuss the following: Toxic relationships High conflict divorce Legal abuse Coercive control Jennifer’s Law Nacho Kids Academy Success Story: “I am a family law attorney. I kept hearing about this Nacho

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01:05:43

260: Chose To Marry But Not Live Together

The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver ·

2024/05/24

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to stepmom Tikeetha. Tikeetha has one child, and her partner has two children, one of which is an adult and no longer living at home. Both of their teenage children have lost their other parent. Tikeetha and her partner decided to get married but have not moved in together yet but plan to in the future. In this episode, we discuss the following: Choosing to get married but live sep Having an autistic child in the blend

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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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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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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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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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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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