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13 Ideas to Manage Holiday Step-Stress
The normal stress of the holidays is multiplied for stepfamilies.
My First Christmas Without Laurie
A young widower shares his struggles.
Stories of Changed Lives and Transformed Legacies
We hope that you will be encouraged as you read the following stories of real people. Nothing is impossible with God!
When the Children Feel Alienated
What to do when remarriage destabilizes a child’s world.
The Dance of Want
The difficulty of seeking the respect and acceptance of a stepchild.
The Blame Game
The first two years of stepparent-stepchild relationships tend to be tense and stressful for everyone.
The Final Showdown
And so it comes to this: Two men finally facing off in a winner-take-all
FamilyLife Today® Podcast
What can wives do to keep their marriages from bogging down in the mundane?
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Understanding the Deeper Purposes of Sex
Until we understand why God created sex, we won’t make sense of His commands regarding sexual purity, for His commands always relate to His purposes.
Encouragement for the Long Journey
Remember Hebrews 12:2 as you look forward to a future payoff for your parenting efforts.
Helping Stepchildren Cope with Dual Citizenship
Divorced parents who fight with each other are trampling on their most prized possession—their children who have to live in both homes.
Bridge Building: Strengthening Relationships with Stepchildren
Finding an effective stepparent role is a challenge.
6 Tips for Building Relationships with Your Stepchildren
Improving your relationship is a challenge, so be intentional.
Preparing for a Successful Blend
Two tips for beginning a new marriage and a new blended stepfamily.
Overcoming the Jealousy Monster
Sarah and Michelle alike found themselves jealous of their stepchildren.
Recovering From a Double Mastectomy
How my husband’s love helped me understand that my breasts didn’t define me as a woman.