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Blended families and teenagers

Becoming a step-parent and blending families can be a bit of a minefield. From establishing new rules to parenting a teen for the first time we've covered you with tips and ideas for how to get make it work.

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Blended families with teenagers

Learn about blended families and step-parenting and how you can make change work for your teenagers.

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A story of a blended family

Lisa is mum to 4 and step-mum to 2. Hear from her and her daughter Hayley about their modern family.

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Be the ultimate step-parent

Learn about building a relationship with your step-children, whether you've parented before or not.

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Rules in a blended family

Setting up a new household can mean new rules so we've created a guide to doing it right.

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Meeting the (other) kids

Life isn't always like The Brady Brunch, so have a think about introducing potential step-siblings.

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