<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><br><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><br><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><br><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><br><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><br><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><br><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><br><p>The theme music for this podcast was produced by Dar’rell Banks.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>