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Jenna hesitated. Carla had only been part of the family for eight months. Asking for help still felt strange.

"Sarah was great because she never tried to be 'Mom,'" says Mark, 45. "When my son was failing algebra, she didn't ground him. Instead, she sat down and offered to quiz him on flashcards. She lent a hand with the problem, but left the parenting decisions to me. It allowed the boys to trust her without feeling like she was usurping their mother." stepmom lends a hand

And from the back of the gym, Carla wiped her eyes and smiled. Jenna hesitated