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Raising kids in a blended family

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Show Notes

As we draw closer to Christmas, host Tola-Doll Fisher is joined by two women raising children who aren't biologically their own to discuss the blessings and challenges that brings. What is it really like to be part of a blended family - especially at Christmas? What does it look like to parent children you didn't give birth to, and do you love them any differently?

Amy Ellison is a proud stepmother to two boys. Her new book Help! I'm a Step Parent will be available in the new year from Day One publications.

Rhiannon Goulding is juggling two biological children, two stepchildren and two adopted children. Her new parenting column for Premier Woman Alive magazine starts in 2025.

Our Great Sexpectations dilemma this episode is: 'I feel like Bridget Jones at Christmas'

womanalive.co.uk/opinion/great-sexpectations-i-feel-like-bridget-jones-at-christmas/18588.article

The producer of the Woman Alive podcast is Rachel Huston.

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