Note: This episode might be a good one to put in those ear buds if you have little ears around.
Whether you’re navigating a new relationship and adding step kids to the mix, or if you’re family is growing through your children getting married and in-laws coming on the scene, becoming a blended family brings its own challenges and perspectives. Inés Franklin joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with important tools, perspective, and experience about the blended family experience, helping you move to blended AND blessed.
Special thanks to George Fox University for sponsoring the AllMomDoes Podcast!
Show Notes:
Key topics:
- Blended family dynamics and challenges
- Healing from family grief and loss
- Applying the Beatitudes to family life
Takeaways:
- Acknowledging grief is essential in blending families.
- Transparency about personal stories fosters connection and healing.
- Family change requires awareness, compassion, and faith.
Sound Bites:
- “God can do things like this”
- “We all love redemption stories”
- “The family is constantly evolving”
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:42 Understanding Blended Families
04:30 Inés Franklin’s Personal Journey
08:29 Navigating Children’s Emotions in Blended Families
11:36 Recognizing Grief in Children
14:53 Defiance vs. Grief in Children
18:18 The Impact of Family Dynamics
22:06 The Evolving Nature of Family
25:32 Balancing Openness and Protection in Family Dynamics
29:34 Introducing the Book: Blended and Blessed
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