Stepmoms bear a unique burden, and they often neglect their own care. Melanie Anthony offers hope for balance in the midst of the burden.

Today, a word of encouragement to stepparents: just keep on trucking.

Ron, how do I tell my mom I need to get away from my stepdad?

When I’m old, who will take care of me?

Parenting is difficult, but when you add divorce, the challenge multiplies. Navigating even the most routine parental responsibilities can become difficult. Linda Ranson Jacobs talks to Ron Deal, offering help and hope to parents who may be struggling.

Talking about problems, is sometimes problematic.

Another person’s sin never justifies our own.

Ronnie Tyler may have been in love with her husband, Lamar, but she wasn’t that interested in his help with raising her two children. Ron Deal explores the complex nuances of blended relationships.

Sometimes, you just gotta’ scream!

When no one is talking about the elephant in the room, what you should do is…talk about the elephant in the room.

When faced with a difficult person, be like Jesus.

Having a baby will solidify our blended family, right?

When the door won’t open, what do you do?

A good father serves and leads his family, and executes authority in the home. Stepdads can do this, too, but in the beginning it may look a little different.

Ron, how do we tell our child some bad news?

Try being gentle in your assertiveness.

“Ron, what kind of issues come with growing up in a stepfamily?”

And now, three ways to undermine a stepparent.