Blended Kingdom Families Podcast

Enmeshment Between Parents & Kids - Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in Blended Families

Scott & Vanessa Martindale Season 5 Episode 211

Enmeshment between parents and kids is an important factor in families and maintaining healthy boundaries in blended families can help. 

Dive into the complexities of enmeshment in blended families on this podcast episode: Enmeshment Between Parents & Kids - Maintaining Healthy Boundaries in Blended Families. Hosts Scott and Vanessa shed light on scenarios in which parents and children grapple with enmeshment issues that may have formed after a divorce or other life-changing event. This can include a parent's over reliance on a child for emotional support, a parent inhibiting a child's independence, or other similar unhealthy connections.

Scott and Vanessa offer practical advice on overcoming enmeshment, emphasizing the importance of open communication and setting clear boundaries. They talk about the benefits (and necessity) of seeking counseling to re-prioritize the marriage and foster healthier relationships within the blended family unit. They also discuss the importance of the child’s mental health.

We pray this episode blesses you today! 

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