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"While Ron's books are very good, he is even better in person!"
-- Mary, California

Welcome to Smart Stepfamilies

Our goal is getting you smart about blended family living. Whether dating or married with stepchildren, a stepmom or stepfather, a stepgrandparent, ministry leader, mentor, relationship coach, or therapist we can help.

Created by bestselling author, therapist, and blended family expert Ron Deal, Smart StepfamiliesTM (and sister organization FamilyLife Blended®) empowers couples and stepfamilies for successful family living and trains leaders, coaches, and professionals to help blended families.

Our Story
 
Ron Deal with his wife Nan.
Ron Deal speaking at a event.

#1 Most Widely Used Blended Family Curriculum

The Smart Stepfamily 8-session DVD Series
 

Learn

Read articles or watch videos from the largest online library available for stepfamilies and those who serve them.

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Podcast

Listen to practical and inspirational conversations on the FamilyLife Blended podcast featuring Ron Deal.
 

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Preparing to Blend

Learn about the leading premarital preparation resource for engaged couples.

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Save

Find a Recognized Smart Stepfamily Therapy Provider® in your area or who offers virtual support to couples & families.

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The Mindful Marriage & SMART STEPFAMILY SERIES

  • Get The Mindful Marriage (for every couple) and the SMART STEPFAMILY SERIES, the best selling series of books & videos for blended families, trusted by thousands
  • Ron Deal, author/coauthor and Consulting Editor

Testimonials

What People are Saying.
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"I want to thank you for the outstanding conference this past weekend here in Colorado Springs. My wife and I attended and found the material helpful and the whole experience quite encouraging. We laughed a lot. We only wish many other thousands of couples could have heard you."

- Father of two and stepfather of five

Educate: Blended Family Ministry & Professional Training

Stepfamily Ministry: Because Marriage Ministry is NOT Enough.

Many people are surprised to hear us make the above statement, but over a decade of specializing in stepfamily ministry has taught us that it is the truth: typical marriage education programs and ministries are not sufficient for couples in stepfamilies. Since marriage in a stepfamily is a "package deal" you must minister to both the couple and "the package." This means addressing dynamics related to ex-spouses and co-parenting, loss, stepparenting, spiritual shame, finances, and the expectations of both children and adults--just to name a few. To do anything less is grossly inadequate to prevent divorce.

 

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"The church needs to be more involved in blended family ministry."

- Dr. Gary Chapman bestselling author of The Five Love Languages as heard on Building Relationships radio broadcast

Contact us today about the possibility of hosting a conference. Together, you can make a difference in the lives of people.