Blended Families, Step-Parenting Realities, and School Drop-Off Disasters

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In this week’s episode of Mamma Social The Podcast, the hot topic this week is all about blended families and step-parenting. How do you navigate being a step-parent in today’s UK family dynamic? When is the right time to introduce ‘step-mum’ or ‘step-dad’ titles, or should you skip them altogether? Kayleigh and Lauren share their personal takes, asking whether it’s easier for men or women to step into this role, and the tough question of whether step-parents should discipline children. They also remind us how step-parents are total superhumans for taking on such an important role.

Pits and Peaks this week serve up a mix of laughs and shocks. Kayleigh shares a hilarious story involving the spa and a towel, while Lauren recounts a scary accident with Oakes, plus the worst school drop-off ever!

In this week's Share Your Sh!t segment, we tackle a classic ‘’you’re not my mum!” moment, with practical advice on handling step-parenting challenges. The ladies also discuss how every step-family situation is unique, and they highlight some eye-opening stats about how blended families are becoming one of the fastest-growing family types in the UK.

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