16: The Childless Stepmom
Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn’t birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years of experience, as a childless stepmom who has helped countless women redefine what it means to mother and love children who don’t share their DNA.
Show Notes and Resources
Learn more about Laura Petherbridge. http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/
Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/
Buy the book “The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning.” https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning/
Learn about FamilyLife’s other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast
The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition/
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About the Host
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.