The Smart Step-Family

Discover the Keys to Growing Healthy Relationships in Your Stepfamily

Ron Deal explodes the myth of the “blended” family as he provides practical, realistic solutions to the issues that stepfamilies face. He helps remarried and soon-to-be married couples

•   Recognize the unique personality and place of each family member
•   Solve the everyday puzzles of stepparenting and stepchildren relationships
•   Learn communication skills to deal with ex-spouses
•   Honor families of origin while developing new traditions
• Invest the time to grow their stepfamily slowly rather than look for instant results

“Ron Deal has given the church and stepfamilies a real gem…. He compassionately and competently describes the spiritual and relational challenges facing stepfamilies.

Ron provides practical and wise instruction for successfully navigating the stepfamily journey. The Smart Stepfamily is the best book available for stepfamilies that I’ve seen…. Buy it, read it, and share it with a friend.” – DENNIS RAINEY, Executive Director, FamilyLife

RON L. DEAL is founder of Smart Stepfamilies, Director of Blended Family Ministries at FamilyLife, the author of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepdad, and Dating and the Single Parent, and coauthor of The Remarriage Checkup. Ron is a licensed marriage and family therapist, who frequently appears in the national media, including FamilyLife Today, Focus on the Family, and The 700 Club. Ron and his wife, Nan, and their sons live in Little Rock, Arkansas.