Today on the podcast Archie talks with Ron Deal. He is a therapist, speaker, and author of The Smart Stepfamily, Building Love in Blended Families, Dating and the Single Parent, and many more.

 He is the President of Smart Stepfamilies and the Director of FamilyLife Blended. He also hosts the FamilyLifeBlended podcast and started As for Me and My House Ministries.

“When hard things come it doesn’t have to be the end of us…. We can find our way through and find our way back to each other.” -Ron Deal

 

 From this episode:

 Two Ways Parents in a Blended Family can Improve Connection

 ·      Learn your stepchild’s love language & put it on a scale. Instead of a bear hug for the child whose love language is physical touch, choose a fist-bump. Honor and respect their level of comfort with you.

 ·      Respect the story of the child you’re trying to connect with. Be patient, persistent, continue to be present.

 More info on this topic can be found in:

Building Love Together in Blended Familes by Ron Deal & Gary Chapman

The Smart Stepfamily by Ron Deal

 

Blended & Blessed Live Stream Event

Saturday, April 29, 2021

6 hour live seminar for $20

Find more information & register at BlendedAndBlessed.com.

Email [email protected] with questions about this event.

 

 

Resources and Links:

Ron’s books are available on Amazon, at the Family Life website, at Barnes & Noble, or most other booksellers.

 

You can find more information about Ron, his ministry, and additional resources at SmartStepFamilies.com.

 

Ron’s Podcast: Family Life Blended

Available at the Family Life website or on your favorite podcast app.

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