While it may seem challenging for two family units to blend into one, there are great benefits to a blended family as well: Children have the benefit of two caring parents to act as role models, financial and emotional support is available for all family members, and new siblings may connect well with each other, forming greater bonds with new brothers or sisters.

However, both parents should be responsible to possess certain qualities and enact their roles in order for the benefits to take effect. To learn more, hit the play button and listen as Doctor TK shares how to deal with difficult conversations and help your partner navigate through the chaos based on the certification program she signed up for during her pregnancy bed rest in addition to the personal experience that she had.

Let’s keep the conversation going! If you want to learn more about blended families or anything that relates to co-parenting, drop your questions in the comments below and share this with anyone you know that’ll benefit from this topic.

 

Podcast Goals:  
Learn the tips for effective co-parenting and overcoming difficult conversations along with how Doctor TK applied them in real-life scenario


 

Episode Timeline:
Topics discussed in this episode (01:07)

Doctor TK on being certified as a parenting coach during her pregnancy bed rest (01:47)

How significant will this episode be to men? (02:34)

Tip #1: Always focus on the best interest of the child (02:54)

Tip #2: Never talk negatively about the other parent especially in the presence of the child (or children) (03:22)

Tip #3: You are in control of your emotions but you're not in control of anyone else's (04:14)

A personal case study: Dealing with bonus son’s academic barrier (04:49)

With the resources provided and recommended for the issue, was it successfully implemented? (06:46)

Moral of the story (10:39)


 
Standout Quotes from Doctor TK:
“Parents tend to point the blame onto the other parent and it irks my nerves. The mother is not to blame in our situation. The father is not to blame. The school is not to blame. And I'm not to blame. Who's to blame? All of us. The entire frickin' system. It truly takes a village to raise a child and I do believe that all of us have a role and all of us could have tried a little harder.” (10:39)

“As a bonus parent, I'm telling you to make sure that you check your feelings. Nothing is about you when it comes down to the child's well-being. Everything is about the child. And believe me, the truth will always be seen whether it be with the other adults that are around or better yet... the child as they become older— they recognize and see everything!” (11:40)


 
Resources Mentioned:
Listen here for Doctor TK’s separate episode as a Bonus Mom & Psychologist

Learn how to build or rebuild your foundation for your private practice. Get on the 2021 Waitlist of the Dope Therapist Academy here

Join the Dope Therapist Tribe and get your FREE Biz Checklist now! Sign up here

Ready to scale your business? Hop on to the Elite Coaching Program 2021 Waitlist here


 

Other Resources:
Take Private Practice Quiz here

Visit Doctor TK’s Amazon Store for your business and household essentials 


 
Connect:
Find | Doctor TK 

On Instagram: @DoctorTKPsych

On Facebook: @DoctorTKPsych

On Pinterest: @DoctorTKPsych

On Youtube: @Doctor TK

 

SUBSCRIBE & RATE
On Apple Podcast 

On Google Podcasts

On Spotify

On Audible