Raising His Kids

• AITA or Just in a Blended Family

  Lauren is back and we’re diving into your AITA submissions and anonymous stepmum stories — and yes, the chaos absolutely delivered this week. Between the petty, the justified, the unhinged, and the “only in a blended family” moments, we had a LOT to unpack.But as always, when Lauren and I get talking, everything else comes up too — parenting wins and fails, mental health moments, ADHD life, family dynamics, the emotional needs of kids in blended families, step-parenting challenges, and the real-life stuff that happens around holidays, budgeting, and co-parenting communication.We talk about the things no one warns you about: navigating different household rules, trying to teach gratitude, dealing with tricky holiday expectations, and figuring out how to protect your kids’ emotional wellbeing while also not losing your mind. The episode still has all the laughs and honesty you expect, but with the actual structured version that didn’t go off on every tangent (you’re welcome).If you’ve ever wondered “Am I the arsehole… or am I just in a blended family?” this episode is basically your sign.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations

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• Unforgettable

  In this episode, Toni sits down with Jyl to talk about how Unforgettable mirrors so many real-life blended family dynamics — from those awkward mood-killing moments, to the pressure of perfection, to the kind of “helpfulness” that feels more like surveillance than support.We also chat about:the relatable tension between new relationships and old attachmentsthe curated, image-driven motherhood we’ve all bumped up againsthow control can hide behind routines, reminders, and “just being helpful”those unexpected drop-ins that send every stepmum’s blood pressure upthe school-gate politics that make you feel like you’re walking into enemy territorythe emotional manipulation and identity spirals blended families know too welland the truly unhinged moments in the film that had us saying, “Honestly… been there.”This isn’t a movie recap — it’s a stepmum conversation about the wild accuracy buried inside a Hollywood thrillerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations

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• Grieving the Family You Thought You Would Have

  Trigger Warning: This episode discusses pregnancy and infant loss. Please listen with care and take a break if you need to. 💗In this episode, I’m joined by my beautiful friend Bekks for an open and honest chat about pregnancy and infant loss. Between us, we’ve experienced multiple losses, and we wanted to talk about what it’s really like to let go of the family you thought you’d have and find your way through grief.We share how those experiences changed us — as women, as mothers, and as partners — and what healing looks like years later. It’s not a heavy conversation, but a real one. We talk about the quiet ways loss shows up, the things people don’t always say out loud, and how we’ve learned to honour what could have been while still finding peace in what is.Follow & Support:Raising His Kids Facebook Group Facebook Instagram Threads Tiktok PatreonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations

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• Back to School with a Recovered School Mom

  It’s back to school in the U.S. and the end of spring break here in Australia — which means chaos for parents everywhere. This week, Toni and Jyl dive into what it really looks like to reset the school routine on both sides of the world. From uniforms and lunchboxes to co-parenting coordination and mental load, nothing’s off limits.Jyl shares how she became a recovered school mom, and together they unpack what’s worth stressing over — and what’s better to just let go. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about us… it’s about the kids. Follow & Support us Here:Raising His Kids: https://raisinghiskids.my.canva.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa_DJPPjVXUICfG2osbftxYJAw6dX0a0ajyQdis4317ndikWcx-CQrV3x4_aem_AWpIBMCZzQL60BCybo8GvLLLErIUmE8Pt1wvvylUXkFqmhiYC4eJUy0qFm4v-_ocZhTGMPyzHXkZv3fs3RWvvUbqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/56nZsJ1M4e7NumVf/?mibextid=adzO7lFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raisinghiskids?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinghiskids?igsh=eG9nOXNuZTR3MjdlThreads: https://www.threads.net/@raisinghiskidsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghiskids?_t=8mbr7JFEBAc&_r=1Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/RaisingHisKids?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorJyl:https://jylbarlow.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jylbarlow?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations

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• The Homework House

  In this week’s episode, I sit down with one of the podcast’s long-time listeners to talk about what it really feels like to be the homework house — the stable, consistent home that carries the weight of rules, boundaries, responsibility, and yep, all the homework.We dive into the pride, the pressure, and the emotional toll of always being the reliable one in a blended family. From setting routines to holding firm boundaries, this conversation is a reminder that while being the “safe base” isn’t easy, it matters more than we often give ourselves credit for.Follow & Support:Raising His Kids: https://raisinghiskids.my.canva.site/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa_DJPPjVXUICfG2osbftxYJAw6dX0a0ajyQdis4317ndikWcx-CQrV3x4_aem_AWpIBMCZzQL60BCybo8GvLLLErIUmE8Pt1wvvylUXkFqmhiYC4eJUy0qFm4v-_ocZhTGMPyzHXkZv3fs3RWvvUbqFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/56nZsJ1M4e7NumVf/?mibextid=adzO7lFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/raisinghiskids?mibextid=LQQJ4dInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/raisinghiskids?igsh=eG9nOXNuZTR3MjdlThreads: https://www.threads.net/@raisinghiskidsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raisinghiskids?_t=8mbr7JFEBAc&_r=1Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/RaisingHisKids?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/raising-his-kids/donations

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