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EXCLUSIVE: Matt Martin Opens Up About Matthew Schaefer’s Special Bond With His Family

Matt Martin and Matthew Schaefer open up about Schaefer becoming part of the Martin family and the special bond he’s built with their kids.

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Aug 25, 2026
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EAST MEADOW, NY — When Matt and Sydney Martin welcomed Matthew Schaefer into their home last summer, there was no question it would be a great thing for the 18-year-old and their young, growing family.

We saw throughout the year just how much Schaefer embraced being part of the family and how incredible he was with the Martin daughters and baby twin sons.

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