Video Library

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.

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

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

Follow the links below to each episode

Part 1 - "It's not the same"

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

Part 3 - "Worried about you"

Part 4 - "Runaway"

Part 5 - "The Fishing Trip"

Part 6 - "The Holiday"

Part 7 - "We've got something to tell you"

** NEW ** Part 8 - "I've changed my mind" ** NEW **