There are now more blended families (couples with children from previous marriages) and single-parent families in the U.S. than traditional ones. Here, the Frydengers outline different styles of resolving conflict, give practical advice on discipline, and stress the centrality of the couple's marriage relationship. It all adss up to a realistic, hopeful guide for blended families.

Create a Loving and Safe Environment for Your Blended Family Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® andnational expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family. They’ll teach you: About the unique dynamics of stepfamilies How to overcome fear and trust issues in marriage How to develop healthy parenting and step-parenting practices How the love languages should—and should not—be applied You’re going to face many challenges, but with the right strategies and smart work, your family can be stronger and healthier together.

For anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the brink of divorce, marriage coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer hope and strategies gleaned from personal experience and Scripture that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight, applications, and inspiration to transform your marriage into everything you hoped it would be. Honest to the core and laugh-out-loud funny, Dave and Ann Wilson share the one secret that brought them from the brink of divorce to a healthy and vibrant relationship. If you had asked Dave how their marriage was doing on the night of their tenth wedding anniversary, Dave would have rated it a 9.8 out of 10, and he would have even guaranteed that Ann would say the same. But instead of giving him a celebratory kiss, Ann whispered, "I've lost my feelings for you." Divorce seemed inevitable for the Wilsons, but starting that night, God began to reveal to Dave and Ann the most overlooked secret of getting the marriage we are looking for: a horizontal marriage relationship just doesn't work until your vertical relationship with Christ is first. As founders of a multi-campus church and marriage coaches with 30 years of experience, Dave and Ann share the hard-earned but easy-to-apply biblical principles that ensure a strong marriage. Written in a highly relatable dialogue between both husband and wife, Vertical Marriage will guide you toward building a vibrant relationship at every level, giving you the tools you need to embrace: Effective communication Fair conflict True romance A deeper connection Through their unique perspectives, Dave and Ann share an intimate, sometimes hilarious, and at times deeply poignant narrative of one couple's journey to reconnecting with God and discovering the joy and power of a vertical marriage.

Blended Family Advice is step-by-step guide to help blended and stepfamilies navigate the rough areas in their marriage and family. The book focuses on three main areas: marriage, kids, and the outside world. Learn how to communicate with your ex-spouse successfully, create a sense of unity in your newly blended family, how to treat stepparents and stepsiblings, and how to create house rules and expectations in your new blended household. Shirley Cress Dudley uses her skills as a licensed professional counselor, and as a stepmom to help blended and step families learn how to become strong and successful. Blended Family Advice contains the keys to a successful blended family along with several bonus reports: a financial planner, creating successful blended family holidays, house hunting for the blended family, and a guide for grandparents. Blended families and stepfamilies will find this book to be a comprehensive resource and one that every stepfamily and blended family will need in their home. Visit The Blended and Step Family Resource Center http://www.TheBlendedandStepFamilyResourceCenter.com and http://www.BlendedFamilyAdvice.com for more information. Shirley Cress Dudley, MA LPC [email protected]

Overview of the Book The purpose of this book is to provide couples with practical tools and strategies to resolve conflicts effectively. Each chapter delves into different aspects of conflict resolution, offering insights, techniques, and real-life examples to help couples build stronger, more resilient relationships

Navigate the complexities of parenting a child with autism in a blended family with our eBook: 'Autism in the Blended Family: A Guide for Parents and Stepparents.' Gain vital insights, strategies, and compassionate advice to address the unique challenges. Whether you're a parent or stepparent, empower yourself to create a supportive, harmonious environment that meets every child's needs with love and understanding. Discover effective communication, practical tips, and real-life stories for inspiration on your journey toward a thriving blended family while supporting your child with Autism.

Grow closer as a couple and blended family with this Bible-based devotional Blending families brings its own unique challenges, but together with Christ you can all move toward love, happiness, and healing. This encouraging book provides you and your partner a year of Bible-based devotions that will help you navigate the adventure of a blended family. What sets this parenting and relationship book apart from other devotional books: 52 inspiring devotions—Find ways to grow as a family with weekly devotions that focus on a specific theme, including —serving God together, patience, and grace. Bonding activities and actions—Deepen your connection by repeating your wedding vows to each other, practicing empathy for family members, and more. Guided prayer—Through God, you'll open your eyes to new ways of understanding, learn how to be honest and build trust, and heal your heart so you can love your family even more. Set the tone for your relationship and create a firm foundation for your family with The Blended Family Devotional for Couples.

Piano-prodigy Isabella, eleven, whose black father and white mother struggle to share custody, never feels whole, especially as racial tensions affect her school, her parents both become engaged, and she and her stepbrother are stopped by police.

Each member has their own unique place in a family. Ron Deal explores the myth of the "blended" family offering practical, realistic solutions for stepfamilies.

In the midst of the stress and pressure of everyday life, Moments Together for Couples will give you and your mate a chance to pause, relax and draw upon the strength of the Lord. This easy-to-use devotional helps you set aside anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes every day with your spouse to grow closer to God and closer to each other.