What’s it like for a child when their parent remarries? Explore the unique losses of kids in blended families with Ron Deal and Rod & Rachel Faulkner Brown.
Roles in traditional homes grow with the family. But in stepfamilies, it’s not always clear how everything should work.
A stepdad can be a powerful influence in the life of a child. But not if he isn’t trusted.
Because we parents love our kids, we are vigilant to protect them from harm. What’s sobering though, is all the things we can’t control.
One of the most stressful aspects of blended family life is the relationship between a stepparent and stepkids. Here are four tips to help you manage the emotions you feel.
Dave Weier considers it pure joy to father three stepsons. But while he didn’t hesitate to step in, he admits it wasn’t always easy.
Okay, if you have any relationships, anybody you care about, I want to give you a principle that will strengthen those relationships. Are you listening?
Compared to other siblings stepsiblings have less conflict. That may not be as good as it sounds.
How do you help a lost or angry child who battles against the family? Ron Deal speaks with psychologist Danny Huerta on troubled kids in a stepfamily.
Have you ever thought about how dysfunctional the families of the Bible were?
Here’s a fun fact for you. In the early years of a blended family the level of stress is typically very high.
Here’s a not so secret quality of strong families. They have fun together.
Now I know you’ve heard me say some crazy things but this one takes the cake. Learn to endure disharmony in your home.
Accommodating someone’s preferences out of love for the Lord is an act of faith.
