In this episode Adrienne and Amelia dive into the bittersweet experience of watching kids grow up and become adults. They discuss the emotional challenges of letting go, the complexities of blended families, and the reality of navigating milestones in the late teen and adult years. They share personal insights about their own parenting journeys, including struggles with insecurity, ego, and maintaining composure in front of stepchildren. The conversation emphasizes the importance of focusing on what’s within your control and accepting that not all relationships will be ideal.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Letting Go: The difficulty of transitioning from a hands-on parenting role to one of support as children become more independent.

• Blended Family Dynamics: Navigating family events and milestones in a blended family setting, including the challenges of making everyone feel included despite different family dynamics.

• Personal Reflections: Both hosts share their personal struggles with managing their roles, the impact of insecurity and ego, and the importance of focusing on the relationships they can control.

• Realness in Parenting: The conversation highlights the value of showing vulnerability and authenticity, especially with stepchildren, and the importance of letting go of the need for everything to be perfect.

RESOURCES & LINKS:

Course: https://www.theartofblendedchaos.com/thestepmomstore/p/the-sovereign-stepmom

Website: theartofblendedchaos.com

YouTube: @StepmomUnfiltered

FOLLOW:

The Art of Blended Chaos: @theartofblendedchaos

Amelia: @amelia.lane.stepparentcoach

Adrienne: @adrienne.stepmomcoach