{"product_id":"preparing-to-blend-the-couples-guide-to-becoming-a-smart-stepfamily-paperback","title":"Preparing to Blend: The Couple's Guide to Becoming a Smart Stepfamily - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRon L. Deal\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Premarital Guide for Blended Family Couples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you want to enter a blended family marriage well, this is the book for you. Aimed at engaged or pre-engaged couples who have at least one child from a previous relationship, \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e offers wise counsel on parenting, finances, establishing family identity, and daily routines for your new life together. Within these pages you will learn how to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- predict common issues\u003cbr\u003e- define expectations \u003cbr\u003e- create solutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou, your soon-to-be-spouse, and your children will benefit from exercises designed to accelerate family bonding and help you better understand each other. There is even a chapter to help you plan your wedding with your children in mind, so you can build a strong future together. \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e is also an ideal premarital counseling tool for marriage coaches, mentors, and pastors wanting to prepare couples for complex blended family dynamics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are considering forming a blended family, \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e is the resource you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Premarital Guide for Blended Family Couples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you want to enter a blended family marriage well, this is the book for you. Aimed at engaged or pre-engaged couples who have at least one child from a previous relationship, \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e offers wise counsel on parenting, finances, establishing family identity, and daily routines for your new life together. Within these pages you will learn how to: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- predict common issues\u003cbr\u003e- define expectations \u003cbr\u003e- create solutions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou, your soon-to-be spouse, and your children will benefit from exercises designed to accelerate family bonding and help you better understand each other. There is even a chapter to help you plan your wedding with your children in mind, so you can build a strong future together. \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e is also an ideal premarital counseling tool for marriage coaches, mentors, and pastors wanting to prepare couples for complex blended family dynamics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are considering forming a blended family, \u003ci\u003ePreparing to Blend\u003c\/i\u003e is the resource you've been looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRon L. Deal\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is president of Smart Stepfamilies(TM), directs the blended family ministry at FamilyLife(R), and is the author of more than a dozen books and resources including the bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Smart Stepfamily \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBuilding Love Together in Blended Families \u003c\/i\u003e(with Dr. Gary Chapman). Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist, and he and his wife, Nan, have been married since 1986 and have three boys. Find resources, podcasts, and conference information at SmartStepfamilies.com and FamilyLife.com\/blended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.4 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 14, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42100332757127,"sku":"9780764237935","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/a5272b6a9370f6bb220fb97789317f72.webp?v=1732383668","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/preparing-to-blend-the-couples-guide-to-becoming-a-smart-stepfamily-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}