The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family

by Ron L. Deal; Gary Chapman

Publisher:

Bethany House

, 2014

Overview

Leading stepfamily expert Ron L. Deal reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success and provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily. Whether married or soon-to-be-married, you’ll discover how to

Solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships

Communicate effectively with an ex-spouse

Handle stepfamily finances confidently

“Cook” your stepfamily slowly rather than expect an instant blend

This revised and expanded edition has updated research and two new chapters with even more real-world advice on topics such as stepsibling relationships and later-life stepfamilies.

Key Features

• Reveals the seven fundamental steps to blended family success.
• Provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues you face as a stepfamily.
• Explains how to handle stepfamily finances confidently.

Praise for The Smart Stepfamily

Ron Deal has given the church and stepfamilies a real gem... He compassionately and competently describes the spiritual and relational challenges facing stepfamilies. Ron provides practical and wise instruction for successfully navigating the stepfamily journey. The Smart Stepfamily is the best book available for stepfamilies that I’ve seen... Buy it, read it, and share it with a friend.

--Dennis Rainey, president, FamilyLife®, and author of Stepping Up

The Smart Stepfamily has become THE go-to book for anyone interested in the difficult task of blending a family. We’ve pointed countless couples to this outstanding resource. And this revised and updated edition is better than ever!

--Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott, founders of MarriageMentoring.com and authors of Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts

Product Details

• Title: The Smart Stepfamily: Seven Steps to a Healthy Family
• Authors: Ron L. Deal, Gary Chapman
• Publisher: Bethany House
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Pages: 320
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Reader Edition
• Subjects: Parenting; RELIGION Christian Life Family; Religion; Stepfamilies Psychological aspects
• ISBNs: 9781441264206, 9780764212062, 9780764201592, 9780764226571, 1441264205, 0764212060, 0764226576, 076420159X
• Resource ID: LLS:9781441264206
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-06T21:06:04Z