episode 68; Blended, Busy, and Building a Family

In Episode 68 of ABA MOM, Allie sits down with her husband, Dan/D for a candid conversation about what it really looks like to build a blended family while juggling marriage, older kids, a toddler, different personalities, different parenting styles, and a very busy household. They talk about becoming a stepparent, figuring out roles within a blended family, handling disagreements about parenting and discipline, and what changed when they added a child together. They also get into the funny reality of being married to a BCBA — including whether ABA strategies actually work at home when everyone is tired and real life takes over. From reinforcement and choices to meltdowns, communication, teamwork, boundaries, and knowing when to simply be a parent instead of analyzing behavior, this episode is an honest look at parenting when everyone under one roof has different needs. And of course, Allie and Dan wrap things up with some rapid-fire questions about who is stricter, who gives in first, who handles meltdowns better, and the parenting hills they’re absolutely willing to die on. If you’re part of a blended family, co-parenting, raising kids with different needs, or just trying to keep your marriage strong while parenting, this episode is for you. 💗 Different pieces. Perfect together. 🎙️ **ABA MOM — Episode 68** Blended, Busy & Building a Family: Parenting When Everyone Has Different Needs 👍 Like this episode if you enjoyed the conversation. 💬 Tell us in the comments: What is the hardest — or best — part of parenting in a blended family? 🔔 Subscribe to ABA MOM for more conversations about ABA, parenting, behavior, family life, and the reality behind making it all work. #ABAMOM #BlendedFamily #Parenting #Stepparenting #BlendedFamilyLife #ABA #AppliedBehaviorAnalysis #ParentingPodcast #MarriageAndParenting #ToddlerParenting #BehaviorAnalysis #ParentingTips #FamilyLife