The Be-Attitudes for Blending Families

The Be-Attitudes for Blending Families
Author: Teri Dowell Ussery
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2015-03-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 149087397X

Ever wonder how to survive in a blending family? Ever need help with stepparenting and [re]marriage? The BE-Attitudes for Blending Families provides practical, biblical counsel on how to successfully maneuver the often rough waters of blending yours and mine. Experience what the Bible has to say about the issues unique to blending families. This timely study is designed to be used as a devotional for personal, couple, or family study as well as in a small group setting.

Blended Families

Blended Families
Author: Maxine Marsolini
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2000-01-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1575678780

When re-married couples bring their families together, they face unique challenges. Somehow, they must bring unity out of diversity. Maxine Marsolini points to biblical solutions to the conflict commonly found in divorce and remarriage situations. 'Growth and Application' questions make this an excellent resource for small groups or Christian counseling.

My Be Attitude

My Be Attitude
Author: Vanessa Dantzler Ussery
Publisher: Xulon Press
Total Pages: 236
Release:
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1609579992

The body of Christ is moving in a direction of growing exponentially in knowledge, wisdom, and-most importantly-understanding the mind of God. All of these things are needed so that Christians can fight the good fight of faith and deal with the things that are happening today, facing life with the right response to the battlefield of the mind. Dr. Vanessa Dantzler Ussery, the author gives the reader insight into personal growth and development in order to help them become the person they are destined to be.

Building Love Together in Blended Families

Building Love Together in Blended Families
Author: Gary Chapman
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 080249773X

Create a Loving and Safe Environment for Your Blended Family Blended families face unique challenges, and sadly, good intentions aren’t always enough. With so many complex relationships involved, all the normal rules for family life change, even how you apply something as simple as the five love languages. That’s why Gary Chapman, the bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages® andnational expert on stepfamilies, Ron Deal, join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family. They’ll teach you: About the unique dynamics of stepfamilies How to overcome fear and trust issues in marriage How to develop healthy parenting and step-parenting practices How the love languages should—and should not—be applied You’re going to face many challenges, but with the right strategies and smart work, your family can be stronger and healthier together.

The Blended Family

The Blended Family
Author: Tom Frydenger
Publisher: Chosen Books
Total Pages: 150
Release: 1984-02-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1441231846

Based on personal experience and expert insight, this book can help your new family learn to work and play together and to love and respect each other.

Successful Blended Families

Successful Blended Families
Author: Dr. Mabel Radebe
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2012-01-26
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1469146657

According to experts, being involved in a prior marriage decreases the success rate of subsequent marriages. The aim of this book is to reduce the failure rate of remarriages and to promote the success of blended families. Successful Blended Families addresses the common challenges of blended family life and provides practical tools for dealing with them effectively. Attention is given to children in these families, step-parenting, preparation for remarriage as well as the building blocks for a successful blended family. If you are in a blended family or planning to establish such a family, this book is for you. If you are a professional who works with blended families or you simply want to gain more insight and understanding of blended family life, this book is worth reading.

The Smart Stepfamily

The Smart Stepfamily
Author: Ron L. Deal
Publisher: Bethany House
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2006
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 076420159X

Each member has their own unique place in a family. Ron Deal explores the myth of the "blended" family offering practical, realistic solutions for stepfamilies.

Blend

Blend
Author: Mashonda Tifrere
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2022-04-12
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 014313258X

A wise and inspiring guide to creating a happy and healthy blended family by Mashonda Tifrere with contributions from her co-parents--Swizz Beatz and his wife, Grammy-Award winning singer and songwriter Alicia Keys. In January 2010, founder of ArtLeadHer Mashonda Tifrere and legendary record producer Swizz Beatz finalized their divorce. When Swizz married award-winning singer/songwriter Alicia Keys, a new dynamic was born--three adults who loved and were deeply committed to raising Mashonda and Swizz's four-year old son Kasseem. In Blend, Tifrere draws on the insights they gained from their journey as well as advice from family therapists, parenting experts, and other blending families, to provide an invaluable resource for blended families. Statistics show that one in three Americans is now a step-parent, stepchild, step-sibling or other member of a blended family. The number of first time marriages or romantic relationships that end in divorce or breakups and the high percentage of remarriages and new relationships that involve children demand a unique, life-affirming approach to processing the end of one relationship and the rebirth of a new familial dynamic with the well-being of children at its center. In this book, Tifrere shares intimate details on how she and her co-parents used communication, patience and love to create an environment where they were able to work as a team and all the children involved could thrive. Blend will inspire a generation of families.

The Blended Marriage (Focus on the Family Marriage Series)

The Blended Marriage (Focus on the Family Marriage Series)
Author: Focus on the Family
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 79
Release: 2014-08-12
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1441227350

Can You Maintain Unity in Your Blended Relationship? Bringing two families together in matrimony can be joyful, and yet chaotic, too. In The Blended Marriage, find out how keeping Christ at the center of your relationship will help you navigate the unexpected twists and turns of remarriage. You will learn to rely on God's strength and wisdom to recognize God's role in bringing you and your spouse together and his plan for your marriage, and discover the importance of making faith in God's grace key in your life. This study contains four sessions, each with four main components: Tilling the Ground Planting the Seed Watering the Hope Harvesting the Fruit All new relationships face hurdles, but with Christ at the helm, you can rise above challenges in your beautifully blended marriage. "We often hear that the institution of marriage is suffering. But there is good news, too! By submitting their relationships to God and seeking out the right resources, married couples can know what it means to truly thrive. That's what Focus on the Family's Marriage Series is all about. Whether you're in a small group, a mentoring relationship, or you just want to study as a couple, this series can transform your marriage for the better."--Jim Daly, President, Focus on the Family "Marriage is an amazing adventure--filled with excitement, joy, and challenges. Focus on the Family's Marriage Series examines God's gift of marriage in all of its wonderful dimensions. I consider it a privilege to be involved with this important set of relationship-strengthening resources."--Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President, Family Ministries, Focus on the Family

Blending Families

Blending Families
Author: Trevor Crow Mullineaux
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2016-05-26
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1442243112

Blending Families responds to the need for a book that explores step-parenting by starting with the marriage as the central relationship in a new blended family unit. Just as you are better able to help your child in an airplane emergency if you put your oxygen mask on first, you are better able to blend two families if you take care of the marriage first. Starting with a discussion of attachment styles, the authors explore how those styles translate into the new family unit when trying to forge a new marriage while parenting tween and teen children in a family unit that is new to them as well. They provide parenting guidance premised on the fact that parenting occurs within a context, and in this case, a context that is unfamiliar territory for everyone involved. Using true stories throughout, they explore the variety of challenges that may arise, such as sibling rivalry, puberty, dating, emotional and intellectual differences, and preferential treatment, and offer suggestions for overcoming obstacles to fully blending. By focusing the light on the marriage as the most important source of stability, the authors encourage readers to develop a style of parenting that works for everyone and brings a sense of unity and strength to the household.