Navigating the Complexities of
Stepfamily Life:
Tools for Conflict Resolution and Harmony
Joel Hawbaker is a divorced and remarried father of three daughters, ages 20, 17, and 19-months. He and his wife Maryellyn have been married for ten years and are expecting their first son this October.
Joel taught high school History and Bible for sixteen years and coached soccer for twenty, and he has worked with many stepfamilies in that time.
He has been working as a stepfamily coach and speaker for the past six years, and he has published to Amazon bestselling books on leadership.
Joel is the creator of the 10 Commandments for Blended Families and is the host of the 10CBF Podcast and the director of www.stepdadding.com.
He and his wife and toddler live in Alabama with their two rescue dogs, Butterscotch and Bruiser.
Session Title: Three Tips and Hard Truth About Conflict Resolution in Stepfamilies
- Model the Behavior You Want to See in Your Children
- Treat Others with Respect During Conflicts
- Be Respectful, Choose Your Battles, and Seek Help
- Accept the Hard Truths About Conflict Resolution
- Practical Steps for Building a Harmonious Blended Family
(the full version of this session runs 0:22:44)