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Unlearning Parenting: The Challenge and The Blessing of a Blended Family
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The Gardners join us to share their journey as a blended family, revealing how they built a strong foundation through commitment, communication, and adapting to unexpected changes. Ty and Ruth Abigail discuss how their relationship evolved from online dating to creating a unified family, demonstrating that love makes room for the unexpected.
• Meeting on Facebook and moving from text messages to real connection
• Being transparent about children from day one of dating
• Adapting when a temporary visit became permanent parenthood two days before their wedding
• Transitioning from "fun weekend parent" to full-time parenting
• Balancing personal dreams and careers with family responsibilities
• Challenging traditional role expectations in parenting
• Building genuine connection between stepparent and child
• Creating an environment where both partners can maintain their identities
• Understanding that commitment comes before plans in family building
• Recognizing that in blended families, you must want it to work
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Chapters
1. Meet the Gardners, Our Special Guests (00:00:00)
2. How Ty and Ruth Met (00:02:40)
3. Dating with Kids and Initial Connections (00:09:42)
4. Unexpected Life Changes Before the Wedding (00:14:58)
5. Sacrifices and Shifting Priorities (00:26:29)
6. Parenting Identity and Role Expectations (00:37:49)
7. From Fun Weekend Adult to Full-time Parent (00:49:45)
8. The Importance of Commitment in Blended Families (00:59:56)
9. A Special Guest Appearance (01:12:24)
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