In The Blend
In The Blend
In The Blend is a podcast series that helps parents navigate life within step-families. Join host Laura Jenkins as she speaks with experts and guests to get practical advice on how to have a harmonious blended family life. This series dives deep into the unique dynamics, logistics, and challenges of raising a blended family. From new partners, to juggling mixed finances - Laura will help guide…Social links:
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The Science of Raising Kids in Blended Families
In this conversation, Nathan discusses the critical stages of child brain development, particularly the first thousand days, and how these stages influence emotional and social development in children, especially in blended families. He emphasises the importance of language, predictability, and com…
29:51Feb 25, 2025, 5:30 PM
PREVIEW: The Science of Raising Kids in Blended Families
In this conversation, Nathan discusses the critical stages of child brain development, particularly the first thousand days, and how these stages influence emotional and social development in children, especially in blended families. He emphasises the importance of language, predictability, and com…
00:25Feb 24, 2025, 5:30 PM
Grandparenting in Blended Families: Wisdom, Warmth, and Connection
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my mum. As a grandmother in a blended family and a doctor, she brings unique personal and professional insights to the complexities of family dynamics. We explore her approach to being a grandparent in a blended family, from making each grandch…
23:34Jan 28, 2025, 5:30 PM
PREVIEW: Grandparenting in Blended Families: Wisdom, Warmth, and Connection
In this episode, I sit down with a very special guest—my mum. As a grandmother in a blended family and a doctor, she brings unique personal and professional insights to the complexities of family dynamics. We explore her approach to being a grandparent in a blended family, from making each grandch…
00:21Jan 27, 2025, 5:30 PM
Authentically You: Navigating Stepfamily Life with Kat John
Kat John, authenticity coach, speaker, and author of Authentic: Coming Home to Your True Self, shares her journey as a stepmum and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Kat opens up about navigating relationships with her stepdaughters, supporting her partner, and staying true to herself in the …
40:37Dec 25, 2024, 5:30 PM
My Favourite Tip #21: The Power of the Pause
In this favourite tips episode of In The Blend, we revisit a powerful conversation with Mikki Gardner, with strategies for handling those heated moments when emotions run high. Mikki shares her three-step framework for managing triggers, emphasising the importance of hitting the pause button, takin…
09:39Sep 4, 2024, 2:04 AM
Strategies for Effective Coparenting in Blended Families
Lindsay Cameron, a co-parenting coach, shares her journey and strategies for effective co-parenting during this chat. She emphasises the importance of setting aside ego and emotions to prioritise the well-being of the children. Lindsay also advises parents to pause and respond rather than react in …
26:50Jul 16, 2024, 5:00 PM
PREVIEW: Strategies for Effective Coparenting in Blended Families
Lindsay Cameron, a co-parenting coach, shares her journey and strategies for effective co-parenting during this chat. She emphasises the importance of setting aside ego and emotions to prioritise the well-being of the children. Lindsay also advises parents to pause and respond rather than react in …
00:46Jul 16, 2024, 4:36 AM
Navigating Success: Blended Families and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we hear from Mia McLeod, the founder of Digital Collective, about her experience as an entrepreneur and a member of a blended family. Mia shares how she started her business and the challenges she faced while navigating the demands of work and family life. She emphasises the import…
34:03Jun 26, 2024, 12:04 AM
PREVIEW: Navigating Success: Blended Families and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, we hear from Mia McLeod, the founder of Digital Collective, about her experience as an entrepreneur and a member of a blended family. Mia shares how she started her business and the challenges she faced while navigating the demands of work and family life. She emphasises the import…
00:23Jun 24, 2024, 5:00 PM