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 Academy Success Story:

“I just finished the Nacho Kids Guided Bootcamp. I am shocked at how much I learned in just a few minutes a day! This was a treasure of information that has already started to improve our blend! God Bless you, Lori and David, for everything you do to help stepfamilies. You are your method are amazing!” ~ P.C. - stepdad from Florida

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 following:

• Preparing didn't help

• Adult bio kids and teenage stepkids

• Not wanting to raise someone else’s kids

• Fighting for control

• Hugely different parenting styles

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“This Nacho stuff is completely opposite of what everyone told us to do. We were struggling and decided what the heck. We did still love each other and made the decision to give this Nacho thing a try. Three months later, we are ALL happier and in a much better place. Life really is good when you Nacho!” ~ J.B.S.

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

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I can’t believe how much better our lives are because of Nacho Parenting!” ~ E.V.