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Inspirational Writings

Grab a beverage and sit with Gil and Brenda for a moment. As they share from their experience, their blogs will give you inspiration and insight on how to strengthen your marriage and family.

Why Does it Take Couples So Long to Seek Help?

Aug 05, 2020
Tiffany sits in front of me with her face in her hands, crying. Beside her, Eric, Tiffany’s husband, sits, arms folded, with the look on his face “here we go again.” This is not their first time talking about this...
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The Easter Bunny Got Nailed by a Sneaker Wave!

Mar 28, 2018
I am trying to be better at sending little surprises to my kids…especially my grandkids, particularly around the holidays. I’m still trying to figure out the timing of when to mail things. How long will the shipping take? Don’t want...
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StepMoms…It’s a New School Year

Sep 06, 2017
Be Jolly, Love Well ‘Tis the season to be jolly…wait, do I have the right season? For those parents that can’t wait to see their kids back to school, they are probably in the “jolly camp.” Those that shed a...
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StepDads, back to school…What a Relief!

Sep 06, 2017
Guys, what did you do for your summer vacation? Ask any kid in a stepfamily and your own answer may pale in comparison. From “Oh, I spent a couple of weeks with my dad and stepmom. I was excited but...
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How Do I Make My Remarriage Work? (Part 2)

Sep 04, 2017
Here are the last 6 of the 12 ways to make your remarriage work: Display these two contagious attitudes as much as possible: gratitude and forgiveness. We can never have enough of this stuff! Gratitude is always for each other...
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