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How to Nourish Mental Health in Your Family (Part 1 of 2)

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.

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Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges &ndash; and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom. She addresses common questions about co-parenting, step-siblings, and what &ldquo;blending&rdquo; 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.
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Understanding God's Heart for Stepfamilies (Part 1 of 2)

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!

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Simple Habits for Marital Happiness -- Build a happy marriage with this free video series! You'll learn four foundational "fall in love" habits, how to overcome marital complacency, how-to’s for connecting through the day, and more.

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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!
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