One of my first guests on In The Blend, Joseph Driessen, shared a very interesting idea when it comes to creating harmony within your blended family home - and that was for parents in a household to have a weekly management meeting, just like running a company.

He suggests you regularly review how things are going whether you think you’re making progress against a whole array of family issues - such as 'do we think things are feeling generally more calm or are they still feeling stressful'? and 'How are the children going - is their behaviour off and why might that be? Essentially, it's about approaching blended family life with the same level of care, attention and effort that we’d put into creating a harmonious environment at the office.

As well as the management meeting advice, Joseph also offers up a very useful 5 step approach to discipline.



Stream this episode here.

One of my first guests on In The Blend, Joseph Driessen, shared a very interesting idea when it comes to creating harmony within your blended family home - and that was for parents in a household to have a weekly management meeting, just like running a company. He suggests you regularly review how things are going whether you think you’re making progress against a whole array of family issues - such as 'do we think things are feeling generally more calm or are they still feeling stressful'? and 'How are the children going - is their behaviour off and why might that be? Essentially, it's about approaching blended family life with the same level of care, attention and effort that we’d put into creating a harmonious environment at the office. As well as the management meeting advice, Joseph also offers up a very useful 5 step approach to discipline.
 
Stream this episode <a href="https://intheblend.com.au/podcast/joseph-driessen-on-how-to-discipline-a-child-who-isnt-yours/">here</a>.

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 you through it. 

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 you through it.

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