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How To Build A Family
- Author
- Kate Ferdinand
- Narrator
- Kate Ferdinand
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 11 May 2023
- Run Time
- 4 hours 38 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Brought to you by Penguin.
When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go.
How To Build A Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me. Some key areas we'll look at are:
Dealing with grief and divorce
Helping the kids to accept you
Moving into the family home and how to make changes
Managing comparisons to previous partners
Building positive relationships with the wider family
I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it through the downs as well as the ups, being a stepparent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.
My goal is to encourage, inspire and support families everywhere, and I really hope you find this book helpful.
©2023 Kate Ferdinand (P)2023 Penguin Audio
Critics Review
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'Kate shines a spotlight on what modern families look like, and has created an inclusive community in doing so. In this book, she helps open the door to many conversations, helping those taking on a new role in a child's life feel informed, empowered and supported. A brilliant companion to help families going through big changes.'
Giovanna Fletcher, author, podcaster and founder of Happy Mum, Happy Baby
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'This is a beautiful, authentic and insightful book that will help support and empower so many families. It reminds us that there are so many different ways to be a family and that at the centre of them all, no matter what, is love. This is an inclusive, important and powerful read that is so needed!'
Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest
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'An empowering and truly modern parenting book.'
Fearne Cotton
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Details
- Author
- Kate Ferdinand
- Narrator
- Kate Ferdinand
- Duration
- 4 hours 38 minutes
- Release Date
- 11 May 2023
- ISBN
- 9781529192469
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Genre
- Parenting: advice and issues, Self-help, personal development and practical advice
Synopsis
Brought to you by Penguin.When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go.How To Build A Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me. Some key areas we'll look at are:Dealing with grief and divorceHelping the kids to accept youMoving into the family home and how to make changesManaging comparisons to previous partnersBuilding positive relationships with the wider familyI'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it through the downs as well as the ups, being a stepparent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.My goal is to encourage, inspire and support families everywhere, and I really hope you find this book helpful.©2023 Kate Ferdinand (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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