Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges – and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom. She addresses common questions about co-parenting, step-siblings, and what “blending” really looks like in everyday life. Drawing on her one-of-a-kind resource, Stepfamilies of the Bible, Laura shares timeless wisdom to encourage and equip your unique family. Get "Stepfamilies of the Bible" free with your gift. Overcome Common Challenges in Blended Families -- J

Every achievement and every failure is a source of wisdom that can transform us into something greater. Jim Daly explains why our yesterdays can teach us how to build better tomorrows. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

How do you and your spouse work through your different communication styles? Jim Daly is joined by marriage experts, Bill and Pam Farrel, and they'll share common mistakes men and women make in communicating. Plus, John and the Smalley's give some tips to help you avoid miscommunications in your marriage. Find us online at or call 1-800-A-FAMILY Explore more episode resources Receive the book Men Are Like Waffles, Women Are Like Spaghetti for your donation of any amount! Focus on Marriage Asses

No matter how hard you try, you can't be the perfect parent. Jim Daly and Ashley Willis bring up why it's good to let go of perfectionism. Also, Danny and John address what to do when your kid makes a bad decision that you disagree with. Find us online at Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Explore more resources Receive the Peace Pirates for your donation of any amount! Learn About the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Listen Anytime Sign Up for the Age and Stage eNewsletter Does Performance Drive Your Paren

Laura Petherbridge discovering how her childhood triggers affected her as a stepmom. Listen to today's broadcast Stepfamilies of the Bible Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

The Hollingsworths don’t care much for each other, and they certainly have their share of secret affairs. But will they keep one another out of the line of fire? Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

According to Dr. Kevin Leman, children misbehave for one of four reasons. Jim Daly shares those four reasons and explains why understanding them will better equip you to know how to respond to your child’s misbehavior. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

While writing her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages, Shaunti Feldhahn did a massive research study involving thousands of married couples. Her follow-up interviews with hundreds of couples who had the happiest marriages revealed some simple attitudes and actions that can help your marriage today! Get "The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages" free with your gift. Simple Habits for Marital Happiness -- Build a happy marriage with this free video series! You'll learn f

Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta talk with Connie Albers, author of Parenting Beyond the Rules and mother of five grown children, about hearing what kids are really saying. When a child walks in and answers "fine," there is usually something underneath, and in a Gallup survey one in six parents said they struggle to comfort or communicate with their children. Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens with Confidence and Joy, by Connie Albers Find out in about two minutes which kind of pa

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