A Conversation with Newlyweds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA2-5E6f4Aw A Conversation with Newlyweds Episode 8 of the Anything Together podcast is now available on your favorite podcast platform… “A Conversation with Newlyweds” featuring Max and Lauren Tooker.” We’re excited that our very first guests on the podcast were our kids: our daughter, Lauren, and our son-in-law, Max! They just celebrated 3 months of […]
5 Things Every New Step Parent Should Know
Step parenting can be very fulfilling and very challenging! We’ve experienced all the highs and lows you can imagine, and if you have a blended family, maybe we can help! Here are 5 things every new step parent should know to help navigate their blended family journey! 1. Patience is Everything Building a bond with […]
Blended Family Challenges That Are Often Overlooked
After 20+ years of blending a family we noticed some things. And we recognized some blended family challenges that are often overlooked. We faced some unique circumstances that required a lot of selflessness. And with a lot of patience, plenty of understanding, and a willingness to work together, we got through it. But, there were […]
Be a Game Changing Step Dad
Shout out to all my fellow step dads out there! I know first-hand that the role you have in your blended family can be a very challenging journey. I’ve been a stepdad myself for 20 years. And I’m here to offer some advice and share some tips that I hope will help you connect with […]
5 Ways To Strengthen The Relationships With Your Stepchildren
When we were merging our families, we had 6 kids {#7 came along later}, and there were some things I did well, and some things I wish I had done differently with my stepkids. But I always tried to be intentional about building those relationships. Over the course of the last 20 years of being […]
Remember How Much You Love Them
Back when our “kids” were kids, sometimes they could be little angels, and at other times we didn’t know how we would make it through the day. Parenting is hard, and there’s no sugar-coating that. There are times when frustration turns to anger. Sadly, some parents struggle with losing their temper so much that they […]
