{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e692b5119498d631dd734c6/5f4e69dd5071030aeb4c78c2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Joe Swash on being a stepdad","description":"<p>Father of two children and two stepchildren, Joe Swash speaks about his blended family.</p><p><br></p><p>Joe has a 15-month-old-son, Rex with presenter Stacey Solomon and is stepdad to Stacey's sons Zach, 13 and Leighton, 8. He also has a 12-year-old-son, Harry from a previous relationship.</p><p><br></p><p>Joe talks about how his son, Rex, has united their blended family, how all the kids get along, hurdles he's faced as a dad and stepdad and advice to people in a stepfamily.</p><p><br></p><p>__</p><p><br></p><p><em>This episode is sponsored by Network Rail who are working with Joe to teach children about rail safety. The Stay Safe with Thomas campaign, launched by Network Rail and Thomas &amp; Friends™, is designed to give parents the tools to educate their children about how to keep safe when travelling on the railway.</em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Joe is featured in a short film reading the Stay Safe with Thomas story. Parents can use the film as an engaging way of approaching the subject of rail safety with their children. Click </em><a href=\"https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/safety-in-the-community/railway-safety-campaigns/stay-safe-with-thomas/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>here</em></a><em> to download the book and watch the film.&nbsp;</em></p>","author_name":"Rachel Silver"}