Are you and your partner in a blended family and planning on having a baby of your own? Are you wondering why they call it an Ours Baby? How do you prepare your stepkids or biokids who are about to be a big brother or sister? What if your stepchildren live with you part time? How do you make them feel like they're not being pushed out, or pushed aside? We are here for you! We are back with our first episode of season 2 to help you new mommy and daddies, and relate to you step and bioparents out there in the struggle of parenthood. So come laugh and cry with us, you might just learn something. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

Do you have an attention seeking child or a bossy tween? Are you bewildered and don't understand where this behavior is coming from, or how to fix it? Try these 5 tips and be sure to email us with questions and stories at [email protected]! Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next? Email us at [email protected] and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. References: Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

We've all heard of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin, but how do we get those natural boosts of happiness? What happens if we're not getting enough of these things? We go over each in this episode, and the effects on your body and your relationships if you're not getting enough of these things. Shownotes: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-increase-serotonin/ https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-serotonin#takeaway https://www.healthline.com/health/endorphins#how-to-boost https://www.slidellmemorial.org/blog/the-7-best-ways-to-release-endorphins --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

Whoa did we open a can of worms choosing the Nature vs Nurture topic! You've probably heard of this phrase, but maybe you don't understand which is which? We explain what each of these things mean, give examples of which is which, and we dive into the giant world of epigenetics. Epigenetics shows how trauma, malnutrition, and more can be past down through generations. Good news is, it can be reversed! This was a big topic so we were only able to lightly touch on it. If you're interested in learning more, email us at [email protected] and we'll see about getting a guest on for this topic. Please be sure to tell a friend about the podcast! Thanks for listening. Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6008527/ https://www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/epigenetics.htm --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

We point out the benefits of disadvantages of breastfeeding and of formula feeding, and remind the listeners that fed is best! If you have a friend who is feeling guilty about their inability to breast feed, have them listen to this episode! Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at [email protected] Show Notes: https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/recommendations-benefits.html https://sleepingshouldbeeasy.com/guilty-breastfeeding/#:~:text=If%20you%20decide%20to%20stop,the%20gains%2C%20not%20the%20guilt. Help is available National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Hours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. Speak with someone today 1-800-273-8255 Chat Official Website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

Parenting comes with a lot of questions, and with all the research and studying we've done, we thought we'd take a crack at answering some of them. An important thing we noticed in some of these is how they were worded. If you have an important question to ask your partner, be sure to think about it before laying it out there. A poorly worded question can be taken defensively, or entirely wrong! It all comes down to communication. What works for some, may not work for you, and that's okay! If you have any questions you want answered on the podcast email is at [email protected]. Don't forget to tell a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

What this episode lacks in advice, it makes up for in relatable issues! We would love to hear from you. Any teen issues or blended family problems you might be dealing with, please send them to us! [email protected] We love our listeners! And if you feel like you find our information valuable or relatable, please help us out by telling one friend about our podcast. Chances are, if we relate to you, we'll relate to your friends too! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

Ep 75: Dealing with Death: Helping your child Cope with Loss Death is a part of life, and helping our kids through loss can seem overwhelming. We are dealing with so much ourselves, that sometimes knowing what to say, and what not to say, to your kid can seem like too much. In this episode, learn how to prepare them for the death of a pet or loved one, and things you can do to prepare them for the situation if you're fortunate enough to know ahead of time. Show notes: https://www.familyeducation.com/family-life/an-age-by-age-guide-to-explaining-the-death-of-a-pet-to-children --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

With everything going right now in the world and our personal lives, we decided to take a brake for this episode. In place of our normal episode, please enjoy this 10 min of relaxing rain sounds. Please subscribe to the podcast, and don't forget to tell a friend! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message

We hope you've learned a lot so far listening to this podcast. In this episode, we quiz each other, and you dear listener, to see if you're taking what you've learned and adapting it to your life. Things like the 5 Love Languages, dating your partner, letting your kids fail, and more will be asked about. If you feel lost on any of these topics, we went over all of them in the past, but this should be a great refresher on taking care of YOU and living your best mom / dad / stepmom / stepdad life! Please tell a friend about the show! If we vibe with you, we'll probably vibe with your awesome friend too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unqualified-parenting/message