83. 4 Everyday Favoritism Traps That Dishearten Kids in a Blended Family

Favoritism is kind of a "yucky" word in families — but the truth is favoritism can pop up in some unexpected ways in just about any family.  And blending families can be particularly susceptible. 

When unintended favoritism creeps in, it can wreak havoc and do long-term damage to relationships.

The first step to protecting your blended family from this kind of enemy is to understand all the ways that subtle favoritism can sneak into your unique situation.

In this episode you'll discover four specific, everyday areas where many couples tend to have blind spots around the messages they might be sending to their kids.

The first step to battling blind spots is awareness.  Understanding what they are and how they might be unintentionally setting your family up to experience favoritism is critical.

We'll help you uncover those blind spots and then work together to safeguard against favoritism - and avoid disheartening pain, resentment and disconnection in your blended family.

You'll Discover:

• Two unexpected favoritism 'danger zones' that can unintentionally create favoritism in your blended family
• Four common blind spots that every step couple needs to be aware of
• How favoritism impacts the kids and leads to conflict and disconnection

Resources from this Episode:

• Ron Deal's Article:  Playing Favorites Can Wreak Havoc in a Blended Family
• Episode 13:  How to Parent As A Team in Your Blended Family
• Blog Article:  Two Simple Steps to Move Past Paralyzed Parenting
• Schedule your Free Coaching Call with Mike & Kim 

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