10 Steps to take for step parents in building a healthy blended family. 1)  Couples need a solid marriage.  Set time aside from your family responsibilities for your marriage.  Plan regular daily time together to talk and be together.  This can be as little as a half hour a day. 2)  Communicate often and openly.  Plan family meetings to discuss issues that come up in your blended family.  Let the children know your want to discuss all issues that may come up as you form your new family dynamics. 3)  Develop routines and new rituals to bond blended families.  Plan to have a family day, family…

Is your marriage out of order? Put it back in God's order. Married couples are called to emulate the relationship Christ has with the Church. What did Christ do for the Church? He died for us. He sacrificed his life for us. He became selfless and served his Church. Husbands, you are the Christ in the marriage. Wives, you are the Church. Husbands, you are called to sacrifice for your wife. Die to yourself, become selfless and serve your wife in the marriage. Wives, you are called to respond back with your love, appreciation and service in return. Your marriage…