241. Before You Take It Personally: 5 Reasons Kids Resist a Stepparent

The Blended Family Coaching Show by Mike & Kim Anderson

Aug 4, 202643:18Kids & family

When we got married, we both wanted our new family to feel safe, connected, and secure. But good intentions didn’t prepare us for the painful tension that sometimes hit between Mike and Annika (Kim's daughter). If you’re...

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