"Are You The Nanny?"

Katie Harrison talks to two stepdads to see how family life is different for them compared to stepmums. They talk about gender roles and the impact it has on stepfamily dynamics. 

Social psychologist Dr Sandra Wheatley speaks to Katie Harrison about how stepmums can mentally prepare for Christmas. They talk about some of the challenges that stepmums face in the run up to Christmas. 

Katie Harrison explores the ways to create your own family and the challenges faced along the way. We hear from a stepmum who has chosen not to have kids and another who shares her experiences of infertility, IVF and the lack of support. 

<p>Whether you’re 5, 15, or 50 years old, it can be difficult to usher a stepparent in and out of the family unit. In today’s episode, the Sugars answer letters from stepchildren who have fraught relationships with their stepparents. What is a stepparent’s responsibility to a ste ... Show More

<p>Whether you’re 5, 15, or 50 years old, it can be difficult to usher a stepparent in and out of the family unit. In today’s episode, the Sugars answer letters from stepchildren who have fraught relationships with their stepparents. What is a stepparent’s responsibility to a ste ... Show More

Katie has a row with her mum and goes to live with her dad for a while. Will she find life more peaceful at his flat? 

<p>Kim Chakanetsa talks to a US step-parenting coach and a journalist in India about their experience of being a step-mother. They discuss the challenges of blended families and give advice to women in similar situations.</p><p>When Naja Hall began dating a divorced man with thre ... Show More

When teens get caught up in having fun or trying to fit in, there's a good chance they won't think through their decisions very well. But when the consequences of their actions finally catch up to them, how will they feel about their choices? In this episode, Mark chats with two ... Show More

<p>In part 2 of this conversation, Jennie is again joined by her ex-husband and co-parenting partner, actor Peter Facinelli. Together they continue their in-depth discussion about their co-parenting journey and how they incorporated step-parents and significant others into their ... Show More

Many of us are connected to a single mom in our community. John and Danny address some of the common challenges single mothers go through. Plus, Jim Daly and Dr. Roland Warren discuss how a single mother of boys can nurture her sons in a healthy way.   Find us online at focusonth ... Show More

How do you respond when your son or daughter has a hard time figuring something out? Danny shares with John about a time one of his kids was struggling with getting stuck. Plus, Dr. Kathy Koch speaks with about Jim Daly about responding well when you're tempted to be frustrated w ... Show More