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.
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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
Ron Deal
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Obviously, sexual stress negatively impacts a marriage. Blended-family marriages are no different, but the nature of the stressors is different.
Gayla Grace
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Being a stepdad on Father’s Day can be a tricky, often overlooked, role. But here are a few ways to show your appreciation.
Ron Deal
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It's common for stepfamily kids to spend weeks at a nonresidential parent’s home during the summer. Here are some tips for managing the challenges.
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
Finding the Hero in Your Husband with Dr. Juli Slattery
God has given women in blended families incredible influence in marriage. But we must learn how to use it to encourage the hero in our husbands by examining our hearts and motives.
156 Playing Hurt: A Guy’s Strategy for a Winning Marriage
What does the apostle Paul mean in Philippians 2:4 when he says, “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others?” How do we apply that to marriage, and to relationships in a blended family?
Women & Blended Families: Understanding Our Men
As women, we desire a loving, trusting relationship with our spouse and know how to work hard at marriage. But are we honoring and loving our guy well? Do our actions build him up and help him thrive in his role as a dad and/or stepdad?
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
192: Jim Burns: When Adult Children Stray
You raised them with loving intentions—so why the distance? Jim Burns addresses parents’ regret and fear, sharing what to do when pushing backfires—and how to keep the door open with your adult child.
FamilyLife Blended Minute
FamilyLife Blended Minute with host Ron Deal is a 60-second radio program that provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them.
Drop It & Let It Go
Sometimes, the best way to avoid a conflict is to just drop it.
Unity & Good Parenting
His kids have a TV in the bedroom and hers don’t. Now they’re a family…so now what?
Co-Parenting: Spy Kids
Never ask your child to become a spy kid.
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