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Relate has produced a series of videos, which parents and families might find interesting and supportive.

The McIntyre Family Mini-Series

Meet the McIntyre family. Zoe and her son Richie, daughter Chloe and new partner Steve. Over the next few months, you can find out more about their lives so please visit the site regularly for the latest episode.

• Watch the clips and see who you relate to
• See and hear each family member's view on the situation
• Read the counsellor comments for more help

Follow these links to each episode:

Part 1 - "It's not the same"

Part 2 - "You're not my Dad!"

Part 3 - "We're all worried about you"

Part 4 - "Runaway"

Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip"

Part 6 - "The Holiday"

Who do you relate to?

Can you relate to some of the things that Zoe is saying? Listen and watch her expressing both highs and lows of her life now and in the recent past? Can you recognise the struggle between being a good Mum and being in a new relationship?

You might find it useful to look at these articles:

Step Parent The Struggles and Dilemmas

Parenting when Separated and Divorced

Family Mapping