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May 8, 2015

Title: Stepparents Matter Too
Topic: Stepparents Matter Too

Discussed by Ron Deal
with Successful Stepfamilies (www.successfulstepfamilies.com)

Has your pastor ever started his Mother’s Day remarks with this: “This morning is Mother’s Day, a time to honor God’s gift we call ‘mom.’ If you are a mother, a stepmother, an adoptive mother, or a foster mother, would you please stand so we can honor you this morning?” Ron Deal is an expert on the issue of stepfamilies and has written many books on the issue. Stepparents are often left out of these holidays and it is hurtful. “Stepparents need to know that their church acknowledges them and that they are safe and comfortable there,” Ron says.

Ron is here today to discuss why it is so important to acknowledge stepmothers on Mother’s Day – and stepfathers on Father’ Day. He also reminds us that children (young and old, alike) might be suffering, too. Even if a child has a good relationship with their stepparent, they may be resentful on these special holidays.

Ron Deal suggests families take advantage of Mother’s Day to remind their kids that it is okay to be sad sometimes, but also encourage their kids to show love to their stepmother. After all, they are a family. It may not be ideal, but everyone matters in the family. He also encourage churches to be sensitive to the fact that many children have a mother and a stepmother and to incorporate both women into the holiday. He has some great stepfamily tools on their website, which is linked below.

Ron Deal will be at the Blended Family Seminar at North Central Church in Northwest Harris County on Saturday May 30, 2015. For all the details and information about the seminar, click [here]. 

You can learn more about Successful Stepfamilies [here].

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