FamilyLife Blended® Minute

Becoming a Bonus Parent

with

Ron Deal

July 22, 2021

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FamilyLife Blended® Minute

Becoming a Bonus Parent

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About the Guest

Ron Deal

Ron Deal is Director of FamilyLife Blended®️ for FamilyLife®️ and President of Smart Stepfamilies™️. He is a family ministry consultant and conducts marriage and family seminars around the country; he specializes in marriage education and stepfamily enrichment. He is one of the most widely read authors on stepfamily living in the country.

About the Host

Ron Deal

Episode Transcript

Ron: Stepparents, have a bonus parent mentality.

Announcer: For FamilyLife Blended®, here’s Ron Deal.

Ron: At our Summit on Stepfamily Ministry, author and stepdad, Steve Arterburn shared some great ideas on becoming a bonus parent. “If you’re still dating,” he said, “Don’t hang around the kids too much unless you know the relationship with their parent is going somewhere. Once you become their stepparent, act like a benevolent uncle or aunt. Try to be positive and encouraging and create fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy.”

And remember to love their parent in clear and obvious ways. Initially kids are more invested in their parent’s well-being, not necessarily in you. It’s not a guarantee, but loving their parent makes it more likely they will love you. For FamilyLife Blended I’m Ron Deal.

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