Dating Dads: Boundaries for Budding Stepmoms

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/f3/8d/3a/f38d3a86-be74-aa00-ac3c-e2610c2f80bb/mza_3150993367776771815.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Exes and Babies

36 episodes

4 days ago

Ready to tackle the real side of co-parenting? Join Sydney Swonigan, The Co-parent Whisperer—a certified coach and co-parent herself—as she dives into the good, bad, and the ugly of co-parenting. Every Monday, get straight talk and expert guidance from Sydney, plus insights from blended families and professionals like therapists. Navigate your co-parenting journey with confidence.

Parenting

Kids & Family

RSS

All content for Exes and Babies is the property of Exes and Babies and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Parenting

Kids & Family

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39465047/39465047-1748285064469-3d8418a47936d.jpg

Dating Dads: Boundaries for Budding Stepmoms - Ep 31

Exes and Babies

31 minutes 19 seconds

2 months ago

Dating Dads: Boundaries for Budding Stepmoms - Ep 31

Get ready for some unfiltered truth on dating dads! Sydney and Qolett dive into the crucial role of boundaries when dating men with children. Qolett shares her personal experiences, strict rules for engaging with co-parents, and eye-opening advice for any "budding stepmom" looking to navigate these relationships with self-awareness and grace. From avoiding baby mama drama to prioritizing the kids, this episode is packed with essential wisdom.

Key Moments:

0:00 Welcome to Exes and Babies: The Co-Parent Whisperer & Qolett!

4:15 Why Qolett prefers dating men with kids and what it tells her about their character.

7:30 NON-NEGOTIABLE BOUNDARY: Why the "baby mama" needs to know you're around.

10:10 Red flags: How a man talks about his ex and the importance of healthy communication.

13:45 Qolett's age boundary for dating men with children – and why it matters.

16:00 The power of leading with love and putting the child first as a stepparent.

20:20 Analyzing the viral "toxic stepmom" video: When not to get involved.

24:50 The biggest breakdown: Why ego ruins co-parenting and how to drop it.

28:15 Qolett's self-love hacks: How to identify and break toxic cycles.

34:00 What Qolett learned about dating from her own amazing stepdad.

Like, subscribe, and share if you found these insights helpful! What strategies have worked for you in your co-parenting journey? Share in the comments below!

Connect with us!

Subscribe - www.youtube.com/@exesandbabies

Learn more - www.exesandbabies.com

Follow Qolett the Coach - www.instagram.com/qolettthecoach

#coparenting #datingdads #singledads #babymama #stepchild #boundaries #childhoodtrauma #nonnegotiables #singlemom #relationshipgoals #blendedfamily #fatherhood#Breakups #Divorce #Healthyparenting #ParentingTips #Podcast #SingleParenting #FamilySupport #exesandbabies