{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"361: Keep The Target Off Your Back","description":"In this episode, Lori and David dig into real-life stepfamily scenarios from handling dinnertime food drama with stepkids, to discovering vapes hidden in a teenager\u2019s room. They discuss the importance of keeping the \u201ctarget off your back\u201d as a stepparent, sharing strategies for maintaining household harmony and reducing stress, like letting dad handle his child\u2019s plate or calmly informing the bio parent about the contraband instead of taking action yourself. The hosts get candid about how small moments can trigger deeper frustrations and how most conflicts fade with time. In this episode: Tips for reducing daily stress as a stepmom or stepdad Why \u201cnachoing\u201d can lead to better stepfamily relationships Creative ways to share responsibility with your partner Pros and cons of handling stepkid secrets and discipline The long-term perspective: laughing about today\u2019s drama years down the road Heartwarming and hilarious stories from the hosts\u2019 own experiences, including the joys of being a supportive step-parent and the misadventures of parenting ","author_name":"The Nacho Kids Podcast: Blended Family Lifesaver","author_url":"https:\/\/nachokids.com","html":"