Stepfamilies, blending families, co-parenting, step-parent coaching, family dynamics, divorce, remarriage, parenting strategies, high conflict families, family therapy Key Topics: • The timeline of blending families and the typical 2-7 year process • Loyalty binds and how they affect children and parents • The importance of balancing warmth and boundaries in stepfamily relationships • The role of coaching versus therapy in supporting stepfamilies • Managing relationships with high conflict ex-partners