Mike and I had a squabble the other day. Ok, fine…it was a fight. We had some teen issues caused by our inconsistency with rules, and it caused us to have a conversation about boundaries and how to maintain them. In today’s episode, Mike and I will share the takeaways from our argument and […]
Everything Always Ep. 30: Summer Gets Interviewed
Today’s episode is from my recent interview with Melissa on The Blended Family podcast. We talked about all the funny stuff that comes up when raising teens and how the way boys and girls mature differently. What a roller coaster! We also discuss my relationship with my ex and how I’ve handled negativity in the […]
Everything Always Episode 29: Mike & Summer Talk Marriage in a Blended Family
Mike and I took a bit of a hiatus, but we’re back at it and excited to share today’s topic: Staying connected. The truth is, whether in a blended family or not, it’s extremely important to stay connected to your partner through life’s ups and downs. If you’ve been with your partner for a while, […]
Everything Always Ep. 28: The Gipford Moms Discuss Co-Parenting
Today I’m proud to present The Gipford Moms! Erin and Tina are co-parenting moms – Erin is the biological mom and Tina is the step-mom who also has a child from a previous relationship and two with her husband (Tina’s ex). Although they’re very different, they stand on common ground when it comes to the […]
Everything Always Ep. 27: Being Intentional with Your Relationships
Today we’ve got a special guest on the show. Shana Pennington is an adult child of a blended family who is passionate about sharing her story. She’s almost 40 now and has a family of her own, which makes her insights into the blended family experience especially interesting. When Shana’s parents got divorced, they moved […]
Everything Always Ep. 26: Marriage, Blended Families & Money
Today we’re talking about money. Stop! Don’t run away! Hear us out. With blended families, there’s bound to be talk about money. Whether it’s a savings account for the kids, child support, a prenuptial agreement with a new spouse, or splitting things with an ex – money conversations must be had. And for many of […]