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Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Pickhardt, a psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering, answers questions on stepparenting.

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Bjornsen, of the website sassystepmother.com, shares informative tips on stepparenting.

Jeanette Lofas

Lofas, founder of the Stepfamily Foundation, offers advice for facing your new role as a stepparent.

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Separation Anxiety, when you are separated from your child

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If you think of this time as less of a separation and more of a new phase in your relationship, this change will come much more easily. Your son is...

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Can a human catch a cold from a dog?

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I had to look this one up. Apparently, dogs can carry bacteria that can make humans sick. From what I've read, it's pretty rare. If you think your dog...

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Introducing a new kitten to an old cat

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I don't have a cat but depending on the older cat's temperment, it may indeed be irritated by the kitten's presence. But I've seen a friend who had...

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How do you decide just what kind of pet to adpt and do you take into...

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I think you're very smart to take into consideration the other animals in the house. It could get pretty uncomfortable pretty quickly if the new animals...