The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver

• 341: Sick Stepkids

  What do you do when your stepkids are sick? Are they forbidden to come to your house??

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• 340: Cell Phones Between Homes

  Is your blended family struggling with cell phone boundaries? NKP340 dives deep into the real challenges and solutions around kids, technology, and stepfamily life—don't miss these actionable tips! In this insightful episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori & David tackle one of today's hottest parenting topics: managing cell phones in homes where children move between parents. From hilarious Little House on the Prairie analogies to sobering stories of real blended family struggles, this episode offers a mix of laughter, practical advice, and must-know warnings. Listeners will learn: How cell phone rules can become battlegrounds between households, and ways to set clear boundaries before problems start. Pros and cons of monitoring apps like Life360, Faraday bags for privacy, and navigating who controls a child's device and passwords. Why direct communication and trust (but verify!) are essential, and the vital role of bio parents in digital discipline. Eye-opening risks around online gaming, social media, sextortion, and the emotional impact of technology on kids. How to explain tech boundaries, and why every child—and family—may need different rules. Connect with the Nacho Kids Podcast: Website: nachokids.com YouTube: Nacho Kids Podcast Channel Facebook: Nacho Kids Facebook Group   Nacho Kids Academy Testimonial: "I was at my wits end. I hated my life. I joined the Nacho Academy out of sheer desperation. I wish I would have joined it sooner! It changed my life!" M.G. ~ El Paso, TX, USA

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• 339: Gifts Between Homes

  This week on Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David dive deep into the often sticky subject of gifts: where they go, who they belong to, and the emotional complexities when kids want to bring presents between homes. Whether your family is navigating joint custody, split holidays, or parallel parenting, this episode delivers smart advice and real stories that every modern blended family can relate to. Listeners will learn: The factors that influence whether gifts should travel between homes (cost, age, custody schedules) How withholding gifts can reinforce the sense of "two separate lives" for kids, and emotional fallout that comes with it Tips for setting clear expectations about gifts, including guidelines for expensive presents and clothing The pitfalls of competitive gift-giving between parents and how to keep the focus on your child Alternatives to physical presents, like sharing memorable experiences instead Why "guilty parent syndrome" can drive us to replace lost or broken items, and why letting kids learn consequences is often healthier Relevant Links: Learn more about Nacho Kids: nachokids.com Join the Nacho Kids Academy: NachoKidsAcademy.com Connect on Facebook: Nacho Kids Facebook Subscribe and never miss an episode: Apple Podcasts YouTube: Nacho Kids YouTube If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, or check out the full Nacho Kids Method on nachokids.com to join the conversation and gain more support in your blended family journey!

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• 338: I Don't Love My Stepkids

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• 337: I'm Not Buying The Stepkid Christmas Presents

  Holidays in a blended family don't have to be stressful! In this episode of the Nacho Kids Podcast, Lori and David dive into real-life stories and practical tips on how to navigate gift-giving, family traditions, and finances during the holiday season as a blended family. Listeners will learn how to handle common issues like kids comparing presents, managing in-law expectations with step-grandkids, and avoiding "gift competition" between households. Lori and David reveal their own strategies for dividing up gift responsibilities, setting realistic gift budgets, and creating flexible holiday traditions that don't revolve around a specific date, but focus on making lasting memories together. You'll also pick up clever ideas for dealing with uneven schedules, supplementing grandparent gifts, and why sometimes it's okay to buy your own present and wrap it up! Lori and David share plenty of personal experiences and advice every blended family can relate to. Don't miss their heartfelt take on giving back during the holidays and the importance of gratitude, even when things aren't "Hallmark perfect." Tune in for laughs, thoughtful insights, and a powerful reminder: Christmas is about the love and memories you create, not just the gifts you give. Enjoyed the show? 👉 Subscribe, leave a review, and check out more resources at nachokids.com 👉 Join the Nacho Kids Academy to get even more support for your blended family   Nacho Kids Academy Testimony: "The Nacho Kids Academy was the best investment we ever made for our marriage!" ~ L.H., Aurora, IL, USA

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