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Dr. Carl Pickhardt

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

Sally Bjornsen

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

Jeanette Lofas

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