Aug 06 2024 39 mins 2
In this episode, Lesa Koski interviews Ron Deal, a world-renowned expert on blending families. The discussion covers Ron's background and the journey that led him to his current role, including his professional experiences and personal challenges. Ron shares practical advice for single parents considering dating, the role of a stepparent, and handling complex family dynamics. He emphasizes the importance of managing fears to build successful blended families and touches on crucial topics such as co-parenting and involving children in the dating process. The episode also highlights Ron's various resources, including books, podcasts, and online courses, aimed at supporting blended families.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:37 Ron's Journey to Becoming a Blended Family Expert
04:57 Personal Challenges and Triumphs
07:15 Dating and the Single Parent
10:26 Red Flags and Yellow Lights in Relationships
15:29 The Role of a Stepparent
20:54 Navigating Grief in Blended Families
22:40 The Importance of Intentionality in Blended Families
24:01 Single Parenting vs. Blended Families
26:17 Co-Parenting and Conflict Resolution
28:13 Managing Fear in New Relationships
31:30 Involving Kids in the Dating Process
34:57 Guidelines for Introducing a New Partner
37:11 Resources for Blended Families
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Ron L. Deal, LMFT, LPC
President, As For Me and My House Ministries
Director, FamilyLife Blended®, a ministry of FamilyLife®
10201 W. Markham, Ste 105, Little Rock, AR 72205
www.RonDeal.org | SmartStepfamilies.com
Listen or Subscribe to my FamilyLife Blended podcast here
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