"Let me sacrifice parts of my life to help raise someone else’s children and deal with the fallout issues of a broken relationship,” said...

One of the most important truths in parenting—whether biological, step, or blended—is this: adult emotions are not children’s...

One of the hardest truths for some adults to accept is this: we don’t own the children in our lives. Not as mothers. Not as fathers. Not...

As a step-mum to two young girls, I grew frustrated at the lack of books, movies and portrayal in society of happy step-families.  Media...

Being a step-mum is a role filled with complexity, vulnerability, and quiet strength. It’s not a position one falls into lightly—it...

Becoming part of a blended family has been one of the most challenging, emotional, and rewarding journeys of my life. One moment, I was a...

In a world where traditional family structures are evolving, it's important for children to see themselves and their families represented...

Lulu La Ru is based on my own family experiences and that of being a Step-Mum, however I believe the audience for the books extends...

This extract from Volume 1, entitled "Turning Right", always makes me laugh and is based on our first big family trip overseas. Given...