Blended But Not Broken
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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.
Michael Caine
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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
2Table of Content
3Chapter 1: Understanding Blended Family Dynamics
4Introduction to Stepfamily Challenges
5Invisible Loyalties
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6Emotional Tug-of-War
7Practice Exercise: Reflect on Family Dynamics
8Chapter 2: Setting Realistic Expectations
9Love Isn't Enough
10Exploration of Misconceptions
11The Role of Love
12Setting Realistic Expectations
13Strategic Planning for Success
14Bridging Love with Strategy
15Conclusion
16Time and Strategy
17Communication Essentials
18Practice Exercise: Develop a Communication Plan
19Practice excercise
20Chapter 3: Building a Cohesive Family Unit
21The Role of Patience
22Strategy for Success
23Protecting the Couple's Bond
24Practice Exercise: Create a Couple's Agreement
25Chapter 4: Navigating Conflict
26Conflict as Adjustment
27Dealing with Resistance
28Personalizing Rejection
29Practice Exercise: Role-play Conflict Resolution
30Chapter 5: Discipline in Blended Families
31Common Fault Lines
32United Front
33Strategic Conversations
34Practice Exercise: Plan a Disciplinary Strategy
35Chapter 6: Fostering Respect and Peace
36Lowering Urgency
37Respectful Communication
38Valuing Each Member
39Practice Exercise: Create a Family Respect Charter
40(Untitled)
41Chapter 7: Emotional Maturity and Consistency
42Leading with Maturity
43Consistency in Actions
44Responding Steadily
45Practice Exercise: Self-assessment of Emotional Maturity
46Understanding Emotional Maturity
47Practice Exercise: Self-assessment of Emotional Maturity
48Implementing Change
49Real-Life Application
50Measuring Progress

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