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Blended families face unique challenges that require patience, communication, and support. From counseling and support groups to educational tools and faith-based guidance, blended family resources provide practical strategies to strengthen relationships, support children, and create a healthy, connected home environment for every family member.

Some years feel like pages we’d rather not reread—but hope has a way of pulling our eyes forward. With few exceptions, 2025 has been a chapter filled with pages that belong on the "delete" list. There have been days when I sat in my living room replaying a loop: Lord, will it get better? Was this really the plan!? Am I doing enough? You know those thoughts—the ones that sneak in when the house is quiet, just in time to lead you down forlorn roads. In those moments, I have to

“If life hurts, God must not be good.” That lie has whispered to every stepmom’s heart at some point. But what if hardship and goodness can actually coexist—and what if God’s goodness is closer than you think, even in the mess of blended family life? Read the full blog: God Wants to Be Good to You

Back-to-school stress is a given, but it doesn’t have to be a god. You don't have to bow to it or be undone by it. I used to treat August like a military operation: Every detail triple-checked, every contingency planned. I was Moses with a planner, minus the staff. But God didn’t call us to control every outcome. He called us to faithfulness. Instead of spiraling into anxiety about supplies and schedules, I started asking God to help me see this season differently.

Whether you're a new stepmom or have been in the role for years, a full-time SAHM, or rarely see your kids, I know you need a "balance refresher". These strategies can help you find balance in a busy bonus mom life - not a perfect balance, but a faithful one - as you navigate supporting your husband, loving your children, fulfilling your other roles, and caring for your own heart.

So if Mother’s Day feels tender, complicated, or just heavy, let’s rewrite the script together this year. Lay your hand over your heart and say it with me, "No more Mother's Day Mayhem!"

Being a stepmom isn’t for the faint of heart. You show up in love, lead with grace, and keep going—even when the road is bumpy and the reward isn’t immediate. That kind of commitment deserves to be celebrated. In a world that often overlooks this role, let’s flip the script. Let’s make stepmom celebration a rhythm, not a rarity—a way of life that reminds every woman walking this path that her presence is powerful, her role is sacred, and her love is deeply impactful.

by Ashara Hood When I was in high school, a hit hip-hop song penned by extraordinary lyricist Dana Owens—better known as Queen...

Blended family marriage thrives with faith, unity, and effort. Prioritize your bond, align parenting, and handle conflict with grace.

Resilience is your "bounce-back-ability" and you must have it in order to move your family from chaos to connection.

Turn your blended family into a lasting legacy. Learn to set values, blend histories, and build a shared vision for unity and love.

Shattered Silence: Break free from the hidden cycle of abuse. Learn how to recognize the signs and reclaim your voice and life.

Strengthen bonds this season with fun, faith-filled holiday traditions to for stepfamily bonding! Create unity, joy, and lasting memories!

Stay calm amid co-parenting chaos with God's peace and wisdom. Practical steps to rise above courtroom drama and protect your heart. #Stepmo

This journey can be incredibly rewarding yet undeniably challenging. Balancing the various responsibilities and dynamics within a blended...

Were you really ready for one of the most rewarding journeys out there - step-motherhood? Stepping into the role of a stepmom is often described as a journey into the unknown. You may have felt a calling to love and nurture your stepchildren, yet the path is riddled with challenges, uncertainties, and emotional complexities. How do you embrace this role with joy when the road seems so unpredictable? As a Christ-following stepmom, you have a unique opportunity to lean on God’s

Bonus grandparents play a pivotal role in blended family dynamics. A well-adjusted bonus grandparent can help a blended family bond!

“It’s just one day,” but it is a day of great significance... well-supplied with unrealistic expectations, tension, and territorial wars...

Let's begin a conversation on how to use conflict to improve our marriage.

My husband and I were recently speaking with my bonus daughter. We've been doing a lot of that lately as she is preparing for the birth...