Dealing With a Destructive Ex-Spouse
One of the most menacing dynamics attacking the health of a stepfamily is a destructive parent in the other home.
One of the most menacing dynamics attacking the health of a stepfamily is a destructive parent in the other home.
When you have a new marriage and blended family, it’s important to build a respectful working relationship with your ex.
Be prepared to face loss as you celebrate the holidays.
If you are planning to have an ours baby, here are some suggestions to consider for preparation.
Practical suggestions for stepmoms.
Every time David successfully put off another conflict, he stored up resentment toward his wife or stepchildren for “controlling him.”
Blended families live in a different land than first-families.
She did her best to turn our four sons and small community against me.
The world I thought I had perfect control over had turned upside down. But that’s when God started teaching me how to walk by faith.
Many couples think that their blended family will flow and function like a biological family, only with different people involved.
The admonishment of Ephesians 4 to put off the old and put on the new applies in unique ways to blended families. Pastor Tim Lundy concludes his message on Ephesians 4.
Ron Deal answers some of your most perplexing questions about being a stepfather.
Ron Deal gives insight into the stepdad’s role in the family. Hear him tell stepdads positive ways to impact their new families and how to avoid causing division.
Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended, talks to men about the realities of being a stepdad and encourages men to step out in faith, relying on God’s wisdom, if they’re ready to take the risk.
Barbara Rainey and Tracy Lane encourage families to read more this summer. Ron Deal shares strategies for dealing with the unique challenges a stepfamily faces.
When one of the two partners feels like an outsider, it doesn’t just affect the family dynamics.
Stepfamilies are hard no matter what your circumstances were before remarriage. Here are seven practical steps for healthy relationships.
Your special needs stepfamily can find peace and stability with time and the right tools and perspective.