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	Barbara Rice DeShong, Ph.D BellaOnline's Stepparenting Editor

Building Self-Esteem in Our Step Daughters
Young girls and women have it hard enough in this world dealing with body image issues and having confidence in themselves. Stepdaughters have added pressures, and step moms can be a powerful influence in building self-esteem in their step daughters.

Gifts from Mom
My mother's legacy -- how my mom's experience as a stepchild helped me be a better step mom.

Holiday Advice for Step Moms and Step Dads
The holidays can be the most stressful time of year for blended families, but here are some ways step parents can make it better for the kids.

It's Not About Blood -- It's About Heart
Being a "real" mom is about more than giving birth.

Rewards of Stepparenting
It may not seem like it, but the rewards of stepparenting will eventually come your way.

When Your Step Child Grows Up
When you enter a child's life later than birth, good-byes begin too soon, but great relationships with adult stepchildren are possible.