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You're Not My Mum: The Stepmum's Side

Author: BBC Radio 5 Live

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Because life isn't a fairytale, Katie Harrison is here to support her fellow stepmums with shared stories and experiences of stepmum life.

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"Are You The Nanny?"

2022-01-0628:45

What happens when you don't have the same beliefs or background as your stepchildren? Author Rachel Edwards and other stepmums join Katie Harrison to share their stories of the challenges and judgement.
Katie Harrison talks to two stepdads to see how family life is different for them compared to stepmums. They talk about gender roles and the impact it has on stepfamily dynamics.
Social psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley speaks to Katie Harrison about how stepmums can mentally prepare for Christmas. They talk about some of the challenges that stepmums face in the run up to Christmas.
Katie Harrison explores the ways to create your own family and the challenges faced along the way. We hear from a stepmum who has chosen not to have kids and another who shares her experiences of infertility, IVF and the lack of support.
Katie explores the reality vs the expectations of being a stepmum vs a biological mum. She speaks to two stepmums about the difficult emotions and double standards they face.
Katie Harrison and 'Stepmonster' author Dr Wednesday Martin talk candidly about what makes stepmothering so tough, why people and Western society are so hard on stepmums and what can be done about it.

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2021-11-2201:39

Because life isn't a fairytale, Katie Harrison is here to support her fellow stepmums with shared stories and experiences of stepmum life. Here’s a taster of what to expect...
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