A story of a blended family

Updated 02 May 2025

Lisa proudly describes her family life as "chaos" with 4-6 children around depending on the weekend. From introducing her new partner to working out a brand new set of rules, Lisa and her eldest daughter Hayley share their experience of building a big blended family.

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