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Jeannette Lofas

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Founder of the Stepfamily Foundation

Sally Bjornsen

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Creator of the Sassy Stepmother web site and author of The Single Girl's Guide to Marrying a Man, His Kids, and His Ex-Wife

Dr. Carl Pickhardt

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Psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering
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LMAYO9
Answer:That is one of the saddest stories I've heard in a long time. Those poor kids will never get over it. Wasn't there any family he could turn to? I understand...
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Answer:I'm no parent, but for me, my parents were always firm in their decisions. No meant no, and with their scary glare I knew that if I went against their...
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Answer:Tammy 2 -- I know what you mean. I have a friend who made many mistakes after his divorce, including trying to be buddies with his kids and their friends...
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jeanfroner
Answer:I think different kids would have different answers for the first part of your question. For me, as I was a stepchild, I would really have responded...
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