1. #11 – Blended Families - Part II In Love for Life Building or Rebuilding a Great Marriage Mike Mazzalongo

2. Preparing for a Subsequent Marriage Know future mate and children Attention to children’s needs Build a new relationship Include everyone at wedding

3. Achieving Unity Avoid co-conductor system Give up old roles Establish ground rules

4. True Unity Only Attainable in Christ

5. Grieving Children in a Blended Family

6. Denial

7. Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger

8. Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining

9. Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining Depression

10. Grieving Children in a Blended Family Denial Anger Bargaining Depression Acceptance

11. Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile

12. Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance

13. Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance 6 to 12 years – Knowledge

14. Development Levels 0 to 2 years – Tactile 3 to 5 years – Reassurance 6 to 12 years – Knowledge 13+ years – Independence

15. Parenting Styles

16. 1. The “Star” Parent

17. Parenting Styles 1. The “Star” Parent 2. The “Glue” Parent

18. Parenting Styles 1. The “Star” Parent 2. The “Glue” Parent 3. The “Distant” Parent

19. Parenting Styles 1. The “Star” Parent 2. The “Glue” Parent 3. The “Distant” Parent 4. The “Sometimes” Parent

20. Parenting Styles 1. The “Star” Parent 2. The “Glue” Parent 3. The “Distant” Parent 4. The “Sometimes” Parent 5. The “Ruthless” Parent

21. Parenting Styles 1. The “Star” Parent 2. The “Glue” Parent 3. The “Distant” Parent 4. The “Sometimes” Parent 5. The “Ruthless” Parent 6. The “Parent” Parent

22. The “Week-End” Visit

23. 1. Take the Initiative

24. The “Week-End” Visit 1. Take the Initiative 2. Provide Structure

25. The “Week-End” Visit 1. Take the Initiative 2. Provide Structure 3. Be Accepting

26. The “Week-End” Visit 1. Take the Initiative 2. Provide Structure 3. Be Accepting 4. Provide a Home

27. The “Week-End” Visit 1. Take the Initiative 2. Provide Structure 3. Be Accepting 4. Provide a Home 5. Give Permission to Love

28. The “Week-End” Visit 1. Take the Initiative 2. Provide Structure 3. Be Accepting 4. Provide a Home 5. Give Permission to Love 6. Smooth Out Transitions

29. Visitation is not the best way to parent But it’s not an impossible way to parent.