Navigating back-to-school season in a blended family? 🎒 In this Nacho Kids podcast episode, hosts Lori and David dive deep into the real-life challenges and lessons learned when sharing school supply costs, managing homework stress, and setting healthy boundaries between bio and step-parents. They share why splitting school expenses can be tricky, discuss the importance of clear agreements, and offer practical tips on handling school-related responsibilities without unnecessary conflict. Whether you're a bio parent, step-parent, or co-parent, this insightful conversation is packed with relatable experiences and advice to help you start the school year peacefully and set your family up for success.

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Listen in to transform your school year stress into teamwork and understanding!

In this must-listen episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, hosts Lori and David Sims chat with guest Billie Tarascio, a family law attorney and now full-time stepmom. Billie gets real about the challenges and surprises that come with blending families, such as unexpectedly gaining full-time stepkids and managing life with seven kids in the house. Listeners will gain practical step-parenting tips on setting boundaries, embracing different parenting styles, coping with custody uncertainties, and using the Nacho Kids method. They also discuss stepmom roles, loyalty binds, handling exes, and the importance of self-care in blended families. Great for anyone navigating the complexities of stepfamily life!

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In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David dive into the topic of therapists and their understanding of/lack of understanding of Nacho Parenting. After a member of their Facebook group shares a story about being "fired" by a therapist for following the Nacho Kids method, Lori and David break down the misconceptions therapists may have about stepfamilies and the Nacho approach. They share real-life comments, discuss the importance of finding a therapist who truly understands blended family dynamics, and clarify that nachoing isn’t just about disengagement or ignoring issues—it’s about mental health, self-care, and improving relationships for everyone in the family. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood by a professional or want to know how to vet the right support for your stepfamily, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Misunderstandings of Nacho Parenting
• Nacho Parenting and Mental Health
• Triggers, Emotions, and Family Dynamics
• The Role of Therapists and Vetting Therapists
• When Therapists Get It Wrong

Nacho Kids Success Story:

"I thought Nachoing meant not caring. Now I see it’s the most loving thing I could’ve done—for all of us." - T.R. Alberta, Canada

Timestamps

00:00 Therapists: Strengths, Weaknesses, Experience

04:01 Therapists' Dilemma with "Nacho" Method

06:31 "Misguided Research Practices"

11:48 Negative Self-Talk Unhealthy Comparison

15:24 Understanding Effective Family Roles

17:22 "Realizing My Impact on Others"

22:07 Vetting Your Therapist

23:47 Therapist Dispute Over Parenting Concerns

26:35 "Find Your Family Support Method"

Resources

• Join Nacho Kids Academy

• Coaching info

• Nachokids.com

• YouTube Channel