TY - BOOK AU - Deal,Ron L. TI - The smart stepfamily SN - 0764226576 AV - HQ 759.92 .D4 2002 PY - 2002/// CY - Minneapolis, Minn. PB - Bethany House KW - Stepfamilies KW - Remarried people KW - Family relationships KW - Stepparents KW - Parenting KW - Psychological aspects N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Through wilderness wanderings -- Key stepping stones -- Smart step one: step up! Discover a redemptive God who loves, forgives, and provides strength and direction for the journey -- Smart step two: step down- Adjust your expectations and learn how to cook a stepfamily -- Smart step three: two-step- Your marriage must be top priority -- Smart step four (part 1): step in line- With the parenting team -- Smart step four (part 2): step in line- Parent and stepparent roles -- Smart step five: sidestep- The pitfalls common to stepfamilies -- Smart step six: step through- The wilderness : overcoming special challenges -- Smart step seven: step over- Into the promised land : stories of those who are making it -- Smart questions, smart answers -- Ministering to stepfamilies ER -