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Your “Half-Empty” Perspective Is Killing You

Attitude – it defines us. I remember working with a colleague who was chronically pessimistic. Whatever was said, he always found the negative. If it were a nice day, he would comment...

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Jeannette Lofas

Jeannette Lofas

Founder of the Stepfamily Foundation

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Sally Bjornsen

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Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering

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Bonding Your Brood

Bonding Your Brood

More than 2,400 blended families are formed every day in America...

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Problems in the Planning

Problems in the Planning

Be aware of the pitfalls, and prepare to overcome them.

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Advice for Stepparents

Advice for Stepparents

Becoming a stepparent is a challenging endeavor.

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What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

Should your stepchild call you mom/dad?

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Change Your Perspective

Change Your Perspective

Put yourself in your children's shoes to better understand...

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Help for Blended Families

Help for Blended Families

Did you know that marriages that involve stepchildren are...

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Stepdads Need Help Too

Stepdads Need Help Too

While much attention is given to being a new stepmother, stepfathers...

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