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Jeannette Lofas

Jeannette Lofas

Founder of the Stepfamily Foundation

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Sally Bjornsen

Sally Bjornsen

Creator of the Sassy Stepmother web site and author of The...

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Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Dr. Carl Pickhardt

Psychologist and author of Keys to Successful Stepfathering

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What Not to Say

What Not to Say

Avoid these 12 phrases when you’re a stepparent.

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Monkey See, Monkey Do

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Bad habits can be passed from stepparent to stepchild.

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Utah Allows Step-Parent Adoption

Utah Allows Step-Parent Adoption...

A key frustration of stepparents centers around rights to...

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Tips for Stepfathers

Tips for Stepfathers

Seeking advice from another man who has traveled this ever...

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Playing Favorites

Playing Favorites

Don't let the "Case of the Ex" boggle your mind...

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Wills for Blended Families

Wills for Blended Families

Being specific in your will can ease the mind of your blended...

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When Baby Makes More Than Three

When Baby Makes More Than Three...

Bringing a new baby (or babies) into an existing stepfamily...

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