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The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy FamilyThe Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family By Ron Deal Ron Deal weaves together a review of biblical principles, current research, illustrations, discussion questions, and activities to help a couple discover realistic solutions to the unique issues stepfamilies face and learn the keys to growing healthy relationships in your blended family!

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How to Cook a Stepfamily by Ron L. Deal I recommend a Crockpot cooking style--time and low heat make for an effective combination. More Blended family articles

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Digging Deep to a Firm Foundation Guests include: Terri ClarkToday on the broadcast, stepmom Terri Clark tells stepparents how to build their home on a foundation of faith. More Blended family broadcasts
Featured
  • Stepping Up in a Stepfamily
  • The exciting message of the cross is this: God loves and forgives the imperfect people in stepfamilies just like he does the imperfect people in biologically intact families.
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More Blended family articles

  • The Step Family
  • Adjusting to a step family is not easy. It takes time to really feel like family again.
  • Connecting with Your Kids
  • Series Title: Parent Fuel: For the Fire Inside Our Kids (Day 3 of 3)
  • Have you ever felt like your parenting tank was low? Youth expert Barry St. Clair tells parents how they can build a bridge from their hearts to their children's hearts. Barry recalls how difficult it was to connect with his grieving daughter after the death of his wife and encourages parents to continue reaching out to their children even when they push back.
More Blended family broadcasts
Family Forum
Forum for family questions, issues, and discussions. If you are having problems with your in-laws, finances, stepfamilies, or anything else that involves your family, discuss it here! If it is in the Bible or in your life and relates to family, it is appropriate to discuss in this forum.