109 Who Comes First in a Blended Family?

Stepfamilies are fundamentally different than biological families, which can create tension and ambiguity for everyone involved. In this episode, Ron Deal speaks with Dr. Patricia Papernow about key principles for healthy relationship building in blended families which navigating complex dynamics and competing priorities between the marriage and the children. Show Notes and Resources Step-Insiders and Step-Outsiders Validating Children in Stepfamilies Dr. Papernow's website Join sites around the globe for this year's Blended and Blessed! Send a tax deductible gift for FamilyLife Blended. Please email [email protected] or call with a question for a future podcast at 407-826-2606.