{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e180a819b6e197308600456/6130531322efc20019aa5255?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's it really like being a step-parent? (With Special Guest Alida Skimmings)","description":"<p>We all know that there is no such thing as a normal family. With different dynamics in each household and one in 3 marriages ending in divorce, there are quite often other people outside of just your typical mum and dad involved.&nbsp;</p><p>As someone who has been through a separation with a child, navigated the single parent life and then the integration of a step parent, i can attest to the fact that it's not always easy and there is certainly no handbook to guide you.&nbsp;</p><p>But it's equally as difficult from the other side of the fence. Taking on the role of a step parent also has it's challenges and perhaps we need to make sure that we're giving both parties a voice...&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>If you're on the gram you can follow along @mummyrepublic and our host @danniirodgers. A special thank you to today's guest Alida from @thesocialatlas xx</p>","author_name":"Danielle Rodgers"}