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Posted: 10:17 AM May 13, 2008
Last Updated: 10:17 AM May 13, 2008
Reporter: Lisanne Anderson
Email Address: lisanne.andrerson@kxii.com

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Karen Cabaniss and Karen Sylvester of the Child and Family Guidance Center of Texoma, joined Lisanne this morning on First News AM for Family First.

The ABC’s for Blended Families

A..........Accept Your Family
B………..Build With Love
C……….Calculate Financial Needs
D………Develop Personal Space
E……….Encourage Family Fun
F……….Forgive Past Hurts
G……….Grow Good Attitudes
H……….Honor Each History
I……….Initiate Family Meetings
J……….Junk The Jealousy
K……….Knit Lives Together
L………Laugh a Lot
M……….Maintain Godly Values
N……….Normalize Appropriate Discipline
O………..Oust Unhealthy Habits
P……….Pray For Guidance
Q………..Quantify Every Victory
R……….Respect Satellite Relationships
S……….Strive For Stability
T……….Think Before Speaking
U………Undertake Peaceful Negotiations
V……….Value Each Person
W……….Ward Off Criticism
X………..eXtend Grace Often
Y……….Yield To Others
Z……….Zoom Toward Goals

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