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#11 – Blended Families - Part II
In Love for Life
Building or Rebuilding a Great Marriage
Mike Mazzalongo
Preparing for a Subsequent Marriage
• Know future mate and children• Attention to children’s needs• Build a new relationship• Include everyone at wedding
Achieving Unity
• Avoid co-conductor system• Give up old roles• Establish ground rules
True Unity Only Attainable in Christ
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
• Denial
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
• Denial
• Anger
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
• Denial• Anger
• Bargaining
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
• Denial• Anger• Bargaining
• Depression
Grieving Children in a Blended Family
• Denial• Anger• Bargaining• Depression
• Acceptance
Development Levels
0 to 2 years – Tactile
Development Levels
0 to 2 years – Tactile
3 to 5 years – Reassurance
Development Levels
0 to 2 years – Tactile3 to 5 years – Reassurance
6 to 12 years – Knowledge
Development Levels
0 to 2 years – Tactile3 to 5 years – Reassurance6 to 12 years – Knowledge
13+ years – Independence
Parenting Styles
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent
2. The “Glue” Parent
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent2. The “Glue” Parent
3. The “Distant” Parent
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent2. The “Glue” Parent3. The “Distant” Parent
4. The “Sometimes” Parent
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent2. The “Glue” Parent3. The “Distant” Parent4. The “Sometimes” Parent
5. The “Ruthless” Parent
Parenting Styles
1. The “Star” Parent2. The “Glue” Parent3. The “Distant” Parent4. The “Sometimes” Parent5. The “Ruthless” Parent
6. The “Parent” Parent
The “Week-End” Visit
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative
2. Provide Structure
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative2. Provide Structure
3. Be Accepting
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative2. Provide Structure3. Be Accepting
4. Provide a Home
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative2. Provide Structure3. Be Accepting4. Provide a Home
5. Give Permission to Love
The “Week-End” Visit
1. Take the Initiative2. Provide Structure3. Be Accepting4. Provide a Home5. Give Permission to Love
6. Smooth Out Transitions
Visitation is not the best way to parent But it’s not an impossible way to parent.
