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  • 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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  • Your Stepfamily: Standing Strong
  • Blending two families in remarriage can be a daunting task. Family therapist Ron Deal talks honestly about the challenges stepfamilies face and gives advice on overcoming some of the most common hurdles of stepfamily life.
  • The Smart Stepmom
  • Successful Stepfamilies founder Ron Deal, along with author and stepmother Laura Petherbridge, talk about the challenges unique to a stepmother, how to avoid making some of the most wicked step parenting mistakes, and how fathers' loyalty and support toward their wives can make a world of difference in a blended family.
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The Smart StepfamilyThe Smart Stepfamily - Seven Steps to a Healthy Family
By Ron Deal

You'll 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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