September 16 is National Step Family day. It’s a time for celebrating blended family homes. Of course, everyone knows that having a blended family is not ideal. Ten years ago–when I was first married–I never imagined that today, our family would be blended. I believed that marriage was, “For better or for worse. Until death […]
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Are you looking to influence behavior change in your child? Then you will want to put these three simple parenting tips into action. They’re a great way to create positive behavior change fast! Simple Parenting Tips #1: Find a sparkling moment. A sparkling moment is an exception to the rule. The first step to generating positive
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What does it take to have a happy family? Relationship expert John Gottman may just have the answer. However, I think my six-year-old know the happy family secret too. Interestingly enough, their conclusion is similar. John bases his ideas on scientific data and has come up with a specific happy family algorithm. My daughter, on
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Do you know how to hold a family meeting, or does the thought of this type of gathering cause your head to ache? If you’re in the latter category, then this post is for you. Keep reading because you just might find yourself excited about family meetings after this post. First, we’ll dive into what
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Do you know your blended family strengths? Blended families have unique challenges. But did you also know they have strengths? First, the discouraging news. If you live in a blended-family home, then the odds are stacked against you. According to The Bonded Family website, “70%+ of remarriages involving children end in dissolution within 5 1/2
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You may be wondering, What qualifies a dad to write a post for stepmoms? The answer is simple. God led me to someone incredible! Jenny is an awesome stepmom, mom, foster mom, and wife, all rolled into one! I know what makes a stepmom great because I see my wife in action every day. Are
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