Ron L. Deal is one of the most widely read and viewed experts on blended families in the country. He is founder of ™, Director of FamilyLife Blended® for FamilyLife®, the author of over a dozen books and video resources on stepfamily living including the bestselling books His podcast and his one-minute radio feature are heard around the world and his work has been quoted/referenced by multiple news outlets such as the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, and USA Today. The 5 P’s 1. Partnering- With your spouse 2. Pursue- The kids hearts, pursue a relationship with the kids. 3. Pace- Your Pursuit 4. Patience- Tell yourself that it’s ok to take time building a relationship. 5. Persistence- Keep on Bonus P – Prayer Use this to access A Guide To Building Love With The Five P's of Stepparenting.