The StepFamily Center Executive Director Susan Davis-Swanson, PhD, LCSW, will present “A Stepkid’s Perspective – What Makes a Family?” during the free Ultimate Stepfamily Summit September 14-16, 2022. She is one of more than 20 experts who will share their collective experience and knowledge in order to help stepfamilies thrive. Other presentations include “What Works
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Biological Kids, Parenting, Relationships, Remarriage, Stepkids, Stepmom, Stepparents, Therapy
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