In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, talks to Stepdad Sean. Sean has been blending for over two years. His biological kids are no longer at home, and he has three stepsons who all live in the house. Sean has raised his kids and doesn’t feel he should have to help raise the stepkids. The stepkids have poor manners and are a bit spoiled. He fights for that parental role because he doesn’t understand being a husband without being a parent.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Preparing didn't help

• Adult bio kids and teenage stepkids

• Not wanting to raise someone else’s kids

• Fighting for control

• Hugely different parenting styles

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“This Nacho stuff is completely opposite of what everyone told us to do. We were struggling and decided what the heck. We did still love each other and made the decision to give this Nacho thing a try. Three months later, we are ALL happier and in a much better place. Life really is good when you Nacho!” ~ J.B.S.

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with Krista St-Germain about navigating grief as a stepparent. As a widow, stepkid, and stepparent, Krista shares her journey and wisdom. Her stepdad stayed in his lane and her stepmom was a little more authoritative.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Supporting a partner when you have different parenting views

• Secondary losses

• Five stages of grief

• Time in relation to grief

• Respecting previous relationships

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“I can’t believe how much better our lives are because of Nacho Parenting!” ~ E.V.

In this episode, Lori, founder of Nacho Kids Nacho Parenting, speaks with family law attorney Rachel King. Rachel has been practicing family law for over 10 years. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Rachel shares her story of being a stepkid with us.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

• Bashing the other parent

• Being forced to call stepmom “mom”

• Differences in parenting in different homes

• Parentification

• Co-parenting

Nacho Kids Academy Success Story:

“As a child of divorce, I thought I would have an easy time being a stepdad. I was so wrong. Being a stepdad is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to work on. I thought I’d come in and be “dad,” which resulted in many fights. I heard about Nacho through a lawyer friend. They recommended I join the Nacho Academy. I’m so glad I listened to them! Through the Nacho Academy, I learned what I did wrong. I worked on repairing my relationship with my stepson, and we are now in a much better place. Thank you, Nacho, for saving our blend!” ~ E.W.