This hardback book by Kate Ferdinand is a nurturing guide for blending families. It offers practical advice from a trusted UK celebrity author. Use it as a supportive resource when navigating stepfamily life.
When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. I had no idea what it would take to create a fully blended family - just how many factors and emotions would be involved or how deep it would all go.
How To Build A Family is the nurturing handbook I wish I'd been given. In it you'll find my experiences, as well as those of other blended families (because every family is unique), along with advice and tips from the experts who have guided me. Some key areas we'll look at are:
I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it through the downs as well as the ups, being a stepparent can be one of the most rewarding things you'll ever do.
My goal is to encourage, inspire and support families everywhere, and I really hope you find this book helpful.
Kate Ferdinand is a much-loved reality TV personality who is married to professional footballer Rio Ferdinand. Having taken on the role of step-mum to Rio's three children, starred in their intimate BBC One documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily, and gone on to have her own baby, Kate has become the voice of blended families in the UK. In December 2021 Kate released her @blended platform and podcast for blended families where Kate champions different voices and experiences through speaking with experts, everyday people and celebrities in the public eye. Kate has 1.4 million followers on Instagram through @xkateferdinand as we well as her dedicated space for blended families @blended.
