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One of the most menacing dynamics attacking the health of a stepfamily is a destructive parent in the other home.

When you have a new marriage and blended family, it’s important to build a respectful working relationship with your ex.

Be prepared to face loss as you celebrate the holidays.

If you are planning to have an ours baby, here are some suggestions to consider for preparation.

Your children will benefit when you make a strong commitment to your new spouse.

Challenges every single parent should consider before deciding to remarry.

A regular dose of fun, relaxing time together is a key part of a dynamic, fulfilling marriage relationship.

Practical suggestions for stepmoms.

Every time David successfully put off another conflict, he stored up resentment toward his wife or stepchildren for “controlling him.”

Blended families live in a different land than first-families.

She did her best to turn our four sons and small community against me.

The world I thought I had perfect control over had turned upside down. But that’s when God started teaching me how to walk by faith.

Many couples think that their blended family will flow and function like a biological family, only with different people involved.

Strong couples feel close to one another because they know what to do to make that happen.

When one of the two partners feels like an outsider, it doesn’t just affect the family dynamics.

Stepfamilies are hard no matter what your circumstances were before remarriage. Here are seven practical steps for healthy relationships.

For stepfamilies, family meetings can build much needed family traditions, create memories, and establish a working family identity.

Many couples travel to the “foreign country” of stepfamily living with little or no preparation.