Blended Families

How to be a Grace-Based Parent with Family Do-Over Days

By Jed Jurchenko / October 3, 2020 / 26 Comments

Are you a grace-based parent? You might be. First, think about how you would answer the following questions. Then, we’ll dive into what grace-based parenting is all about! Do you love your kids and long to see them succeed? Are you pulling for your children, on their side, and one of their biggest fans? When […]

Advice From a Blended Family Dad

By Jed Jurchenko / September 12, 2020 / Comments Off on Advice From a Blended Family Dad

I’m a blended family dad, and here’s what all blended families should know. Blended families go by many different names. Sometimes they are called stepfamilies, bonus families, or instant families (Have you seen the movie? It’s good). In this post, we’ll examine what these terms mean. Then, we’ll dive into practical wisdom every blended family […]

Greater Than Us—How couples can survive and thrive in challenges!

By Jed Jurchenko / August 4, 2020 / Comments Off on Greater Than Us—How couples can survive and thrive in challenges!

Our bond is greater than us and greater than the challenges we face. This was a key takeaway from our interview with Jackie and Stephana Bledsoe during our Thriving at Home Virtual Summit. During this inspiring interview, Jackie and Stephana shared how their marriage grew during a period of homelessness. Although this amazing couple was […]

Essential Parent Hacks: Back to School Prep for Large Families

By Jed Jurchenko / August 18, 2019 / 1 Comment

Shopping for a large family is never easy. It becomes especially difficult when parents need to buy lots of things for multiple kids all at one time. Back-to-school shopping can easily cost thousands of dollars, and for many families, purchasing everything all at once is overwhelming or downright impossible. As a parent, you want to […]

God Hates Divorce: Three Perspectives

By Jed Jurchenko / October 17, 2018 / Comments Off on God Hates Divorce: Three Perspectives

How does God feel about divorce? It’s a question that is on the minds of many. According to a 2008 study conducted by the Barna Group, the divorce rate in the United States is roughly 33%. This means that approximately one out of every three marriages will fail. A few weeks ago, I published a post honoring […]

131 Boredom Buster and Creativity Builders for Kids

By Jed Jurchenko / October 1, 2017 / Comments Off on 131 Boredom Buster and Creativity Builders for Kids

Inspire your kids to bust boredom, build creativity, and have an awesome childhood! My new book, 131 Boredom Busters and Creativity Builders for Kids, will guide you on this journey. It is packed with activities to engage your kids, inspire their imagination, and encourage increased responsibility at home. Many of the ideas are family favorites–so we […]