Hello stepparents! For the last 2 weeks I’ve discussed the loyalty conflict that occurs for a stepchild between you, their stepparent, and their other bio parent, your partner’s ex.

Find the show notes for those episodes at synergisticstepparenting.com/15 and synergisticstepparenting.com/16.

This week we’re delving deeper into the root cause of what effects your stepchild’s behavior. Find the show notes for this episode at synergisticstepparenting.com/17.

Topic Discussed:

• Disruptive Communication Patterns in Stepparenting.

• Why Blowing Up and Punishing Your Stepchild Doesn’t Work – Science.

• Stepparents Want Connection Because as Humans We are Wired for It.

• An Unexpected Response is More Effective at Improving Your Stepchild’s Behavior.

• 5 Benefits of Responding Unexpectedly in Stepparenting and How to Do It.

• Dr. Dan Siege's hand model of the brain presentation. Found here.

• Notes: How to leave a review on Apple Podcasts

• Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

• Navigate to the Synergistic Stepparenting Podcast.
• On Synergistic Stepparenting Podcast page, scroll down to find the subhead titled “Ratings & Reviews.”
• Under one of the highlighted reviews, select “Write a Review.” If you like what you hear – give us a 5-star rating! And let us and others know what you like about the show.