{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/72ec9027-a65d-4e63-8a8a-2dab81b10bcf/623cba007aff090013732e78?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Baggage, Blended Families & Stepmothers (with Priscilla Appeaning)","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e512006c05e425bf407ba/1647351385741-623a29d77234990e2ae1693c5f98ea39.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>According to statistics, \"blended families\" are on the rise, but the idea of a happily ever after that involves children from previous relationships, is often written off by many people dating.</p><p><br></p><p>We get into the practicalities of step-parenting and step-family life with Priscilla Appeaning. It's not all a bed of roses, but it doesn't have to be a basket of thorns either!</p><p><br></p><p>Read Priscilla's article, 'Why More Black Women Should Prepare Themselves To Become Step-Mums', <a href=\"https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/black-women-should-prepare-themselves-become-step-mums\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on Black Ballad</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen back to the dating episode from the last season of The Survival Guide <a href=\"https://pod.fo/e/ab849\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Read Rochelle Rodney's article, 'The Realities Of Dating As A Single Mother', <a href=\"https://blackballad.co.uk/views-voices/the-reality-of-dating-as-a-single-mother?\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on Black Ballad</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Black Ballad on <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/BlackBalladUK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a>, <a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/blackballaduk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and <a href=\"http://www.tiktok.com/@blackballaduk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a>. Let us know what you think about this episode on Twitter by using the hashtag #BBSurvivalGuide.</p><p><br></p><p>Not yet a member of Black Ballad? <a href=\"https://blackballad.co.uk/register\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up</a> and use the code ‘THRIVE’ for a discount for 50% off 12 months membership.</p><p><br></p><p>The theme music for this podcast was produced by Dar’rell Banks.</p>","author_name":"Black Ballad"}