Today we’ll hear Cullen Talley, a stepdad from Baton Rouge, LA, discuss his experience as the stepdad of two girls.

We’ll cover everything from how Cullen met his daughters to navigating family transitions to his parenting role now that his girls are young adults.

We’ll also hear Cullen discuss what his commitment to his girls means to him—and how it has enriched his life.

POINT #1: Becoming a Stepdad is Rewarding, but Can Present Challenges

* Some stepdads find that younger children are more flexible and older children have a harder time accepting new family arrangements.

* Family transitions can be affected by how much stress a child carries regarding their biological parents’ relationship and their connection to their biological father.

POINT #2: Your Investment Will Pay Off

* Raising kids requires effort, time, love and strength, and you never really know if your "investme