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09/05/2026

The honeymoon phase doesn't fail you. It just transforms. When that initial rush fades, you get something better: the chance to actually choose your person, day after day. No adrenaline required. Just intention.

In a stepfamily, this matters even more. You chose each other. And that choice gets tested when reality sets in. But that's not a sign things are falling apart. It's a sign you're moving toward something real.

If you're in that season right now, know this: what you're feeling is normal. What you're building is worth it. Share this with someone who needs the reminder.

Your teenager is glued to their phone. Your co-parent has zero boundaries around screens. You're trying to set limits an...
09/04/2026

Your teenager is glued to their phone. Your co-parent has zero boundaries around screens. You're trying to set limits and you feel like the bad guy. Sound familiar?

The truth? Screens are rewiring your child's brain in ways you probably didn't know. And the people who invented social media are saying the same thing: delay everything as long as you can.

For every parent and grandparent worried screens are taking over, listen to the full podcast episode: https://youtu.be/x4GyHErYrXE?si=Dmhs4gYXCwXY3w5j

09/03/2026

So here's the thing about loving adult kids and stepkids: you can warn them about the cliff, but you can't stop them from jumping.

Your job isn't to manage their choices. It's to show up, tell the truth in love, and let them learn what they need to learn. That's not cold. That's respect.

"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." - Proverbs 22:6

Gain more insights into parenting adult children. Read the full article here: https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/ages-and-stages/adult-children/how-not-to-be-a-toxic-parent-to-your-adult-child/

Double-tap and share this prayer with someone who needs it.“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only suc...
09/01/2026

Double-tap and share this prayer with someone who needs it.

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” - Ephesians 4:29

The quality of your blended family’s conversations can have a big impact. Kind words build connection. Harsh words build walls. If your family conversations need more grace tonight, this prayer changes things. Pray it aloud together, let it sink in, and notice the shift.

09/01/2026

Your blended family isn't the first family to experience complicated relationships, divided loyalties, grief, or the struggle to belong. Join us on September 8th at 12 pm CT as we explore Stepfamilies of the Bible with insights from Laura Petherbridge. Come be reminded: God isn't intimidated by complicated family dynamics.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/WBFSept

08/31/2026

Looking back on growing up in a blended family, Blake Hudspeth shares how his parents and stepparents intentionally spoke well of each other, gave each other the benefit of the doubt, and worked together to keep him out of the middle.

Small choices like these can help kids feel safe, secure, and free to love everyone in their family.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of the FamilyLife Blended Podcast here: https://youtu.be/Zpvls2wyeSs

08/29/2026

“Partnering is about strengthening your coupleness so you can love and lead your children well together.” - Ron Deal

Here’s something worth sitting with. Your marriage isn’t separate from the work of blending a family. It’s the foundation the whole thing rests on. Parenting decisions get hard and old grief resurfaces while new relationships are still finding their footing. Your marriage is what holds your family steady through all of it. A strong couple is what makes a blended family possible in the first place.

To learn more about coupleness, check out this article: https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/remarriage/dating-and-preparing-for-marriage/preparing-for-coupleness-and-familyness-in-a-blended-home/

Falling in love again after your kids are grown? That’s a beautiful thing. It’s also a little more complicated than anyo...
08/29/2026

Falling in love again after your kids are grown? That’s a beautiful thing. It’s also a little more complicated than anyone tells you. Your adult kids need you in new ways. Family traditions shift. Retirement planning suddenly involves someone new. None of that has to scare you off. With a little patience and honest conversation, this season of life can be one of the best ones yet.

Find encouragement for this season of life here: https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/blended-family/remarriage/remarrying-in-the-empty-nest-years/

08/28/2026

“And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” - Ecclesiastes 4:12

Double-tap if you needed this throwback reminder from Ron Deal. As a bonus, drop your favorite quality time activity with your stepkids in the comments. We’d love to hear it!

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