Episode 182 • • 15:52 - 17:57
182: Being A Step Dad - Are You Getting It Wrong?
Blended Family Names, The "Daddy Tom" Compromise
Children in blended families may naturally want to call a stepfather "Dad" to fit in with siblings or settle their emotional compass. Jensen suggests using modified names like "Daddy Tom" to differentiate roles without causing hostility for the biological father. Being the "ringmaster" who facilitates these transitions with grace is presented as a hallmark of a high-value man.