Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn't birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years of experience, as a childless stepmom who has helped countless women redefine what it means to mother and love children who don't share their DNA.

Show Notes and Resources

 	Learn more about Laura Petherbridge. http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/

 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/

 	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning/

 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. https://www.familylife.com/podcast

 	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition/

Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn't birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years of experience, as a childless stepmom who has helped countless women redefine what it means to mother and love children who don't share their DNA. 
Show Notes and Resources
 	Learn more about Laura Petherbridge. <a href="http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/">http://www.laurapetherbridge.com/</a> 
 	Learn more and register for the Summit on Stepfamily Ministry. <a href="https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/">https://www.summitonstepfamilies.com/</a> 
 	Buy the book "The Smart Stepfamily Guide to Financial Planning." <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning/">https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-guide-to-financial-planning/</a> 
 	Learn about FamilyLife's other podcasts. <a href="https://www.familylife.com/podcast">https://www.familylife.com/podcast</a> 
 	The Smart Stepfamily DVD: An 8-Session Guide to a Healthy Stepfamily. <a href="https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition/">https://shop.familylife.com/product/the-smart-stepfamily-dvd-10th-anniversary-edition/</a>

FamilyLife Blended® provides timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families and those who love them. Join Ron L. Deal, LMFT, LPC as he and his guests discuss a wide variety of marriage, family, and relationship topics related to blended families.

Timeless wisdom and practical help and hope for blended families with Ron Deal, LMFT, LPC.

FamilyLife Blended® Podcast

Whether by choice or chance, the stepmom who hasn't birthed children of her own can find loneliness in her role with her stepchildren and her relationship with her husband. Ron Deal talks with Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, has over twenty years o...