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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
Everyday Change

Be a Tortoise, Not a Hare

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Remember the saying "Slow and steady wins the race?" Turns out it's true. Slow down at work, with your partner and just in general. You may be surprised at how much sweeter life is when you aren't looking at it at warp speed.
"I don't have any support from anyone, so this has really become a source of strength for me. Thank you." -Annette
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