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Mother's Day and Father's Day in a Stepfamily

With Mother's Day and Father's Day approaching, it can be an awkward, if not difficult
time for those in a stepfamily. As a parent, you may feel ambivalent about taking your
child shopping for a card or gift for your ex-spouse. You may have trouble encouraging
them to enjoy the day with their "other" parent and stepparent. Yet, those are the very
steps necessary, to nurture your children's emotional health. How do you do that?

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Healthy Boundaries in Remarriage

Almost three out of four remarriages fail. One of the most common reasons for failure is the lack of healthy boundaries in the remarriage. We see this issue in a majority of the couples we work with. The emotional connection to the former spouse (whether due to death or divorce) can easily sabotage the remarriage. It is possible to demonstrate agape, God’s unconditional love, for the former spouse without remaining emotionally attached. Each spouse in a remarriage must demonstrate their allegiance to one another first, “forsaking all others”, including former spouses. This does not mean to cease communication or to be unkind, as this relationship can be a connection opportunity to glorify God.

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Holiday Hope…for Single Parents and Blending Families

Whether you are a single parent or blending two families, this season may find you counting your problems instead of your blessings, and grieving over Christmas past instead of celebrating Christmas present. Here are some helpful ideas and suggestions to minimize the chaos and maximize the Christ in your Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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