Strengthening Stepfamilies
FamilyLife Blended® provides biblically-based resources that help prevent re-divorce, strengthen stepfamilies, and help break the generational cycle of divorce.
We’ll equip you with practical tools to navigate the unique challenges of a blended family.
Helping you grow a godly home one relationship at a time
Learn how to communicate with grace, resolve conflict with compassion, and create a blended family culture where faith and love can thrive.
Read
Looking for practical advice and heartfelt encouragement? Dive into our most-read articles below to find biblical wisdom for your blended family’s unique journey.
Recommended Articles
10 Things to Know Before You Remarry
7 min read
Couples should be highly educated about remarriage and the process of becoming a stepfamily before they ever walk down the aisle.
The Role of a Stepgrandparent
6 min read
It’s a question I’m hearing more these days. “Ron, just what exactly is my role as a grandparent to my stepgrandchildren? I’m used to being ‘Grandma,’
6 Tips for Building Relationships with Your Stepchildren
3 min read
Improving your relationship with stepchildren is one of the greatest challenges of forming a stepfamily.
Watch
Want to dig deeper? Our videos offer a mix of inspiring stories and practical advice to help you build a stronger, more Christ-centered family.
Recommended Videos
120: Blended Family Christmas: Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress
The holidays can be a stressful time juggling visitations, planning family activities, and managing all the feelings in the Christmas season.
A Blended Family Story
Every family has a story. But for blended families, the journey often begins with loss and the question, “Can God really redeem this?”
171: How To Navigate In-Law Relationships: Building Bridges, Not Battlegrounds
In-law relationships can be delicate and challenging, especially when they involve a former spouse.
Listen
FamilyLife Blended® Podcast provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them. Join Ron L. Deal , LMFT, LPC, as he and his guests discuss a wide variety of marriage, family, and relationship topics related to blended families.
Recommended Audio
178: We Struggled to Blend. Now We Help Blended Families Thrive
Five kids. Two parenting styles. One rocky first Christmas. Scott and Deana Thayer share how faith, grit, and their “95/5” rule turned chaos into connection—helping blended families find hope, healing, and love that lasts through every messy moment.
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