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Blended But Not Broken
How to Repair Conflict, Earn Respect, and Create a Peaceful Home in a StepfamilyBy Felix N & Fenk Maverick, BBA.MA.
Length4h 3m
About this audiobook
Step into your blended family with confidence, not fear.
If you’ve ever felt rejected by a stepchild, overwhelmed by household conflict, or uncertain how to navigate loyalty, discipline, and relationships, you are not alone. Blended families are complex and the rules are different from any family you’ve known before.
This book is your roadmap. Inside, you’ll discover how to:
• Repair conflicts without damaging relationships
• Build respect with children who test boundaries
• Protect and strengthen your marriage while parenting in a blended home
• Navigate loyalty binds, eye rolls, and emotional blow-ups
• Create peace without forcing fake harmony
Written by stepparents and family experts, Blended But Not Broken provides practical strategies, real-life stories, and gentle guidance to help you lead with calm authority, foster trust, and build a home where every family member stepchild, biological child, and parent alike feels safe and valued.
Stop surviving and Start thriving in it.
Audiobook details
GenreSelf-Help, Education and Learning
Length4 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 9, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Dedication and About Authors
36Lowering Urgency
2Table of Content
37Respectful Communication
3Chapter 1: Understanding Blended Family Dynamics
38Valuing Each Member
4Introduction to Stepfamily Challenges
39Practice Exercise: Create a Family Respect Charter
5Invisible Loyalties
40(Untitled)
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6Emotional Tug-of-War
41Chapter 7: Emotional Maturity and Consistency
7Practice Exercise: Reflect on Family Dynamics
42Leading with Maturity
8Chapter 2: Setting Realistic Expectations
43Consistency in Actions
9Love Isn't Enough
44Responding Steadily
10Exploration of Misconceptions
45Practice Exercise: Self-assessment of Emotional Maturity
11The Role of Love
46Understanding Emotional Maturity
12Setting Realistic Expectations
47Practice Exercise: Self-assessment of Emotional Maturity
13Strategic Planning for Success
48Implementing Change
14Bridging Love with Strategy
49Real-Life Application
15Conclusion
50Measuring Progress
16Time and Strategy
51Conclusion
17Communication Essentials
52Chapter 8: Building Bonds Over Time
18Practice Exercise: Develop a Communication Plan
53The Power of Time
19Practice excercise
54Activities for Bonding
20Chapter 3: Building a Cohesive Family Unit
55Celebrating Small Wins
21The Role of Patience
56Practice Exercise: Plan a Family Bonding Activity
22Strategy for Success
57Chapter 9: Addressing Common Misconceptions
23Protecting the Couple's Bond
58Myths vs. Reality
24Practice Exercise: Create a Couple's Agreement
59Avoiding Pitfalls
25Chapter 4: Navigating Conflict
60Practice Exercise: Myth-busting Activity
26Conflict as Adjustment
61Chapter 10: Moving Forward Together
27Dealing with Resistance
62Creating a Vision
28Personalizing Rejection
63Continuous Improvement
29Practice Exercise: Role-play Conflict Resolution
64Practice Exercise: Develop a Family Vision
30Chapter 5: Discipline in Blended Families
65Board
31Common Fault Lines
66Chapter 11: Conclusion and Additional Resources
32United Front
67Recap Key Lessons
33Strategic Conversations
68Resources for Further Learning
34Practice Exercise: Plan a Disciplinary Strategy
69Practice Exercise: Reflect on Personal Growth
35Chapter 6: Fostering Respect and Peace
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