# How to Build a Family by Kate Ferdinand (Hardcover)

The essential guide for blended families and becoming a step-parent.<br> <br> <b>'A brilliant companion to help families going through big changes.' - Giovanna Fletcher</b><br> <br> <b>'An empowering and truly modern parenting book' - Fearne Cotton</b><br> <br> <b>'Inclusive, important and powerful' - Roxie Nafousi</b><br> <br> <i>'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.'</i><br> <br> <i>How To Build A Family</i> is a nurturing and supportive handbook for anyone looking for help on becoming a step-parent and starting a blended family.<br> <br> Drawing on Kate Ferdinand's experience of becoming a step-mum to three children, and including advice and tips from other blended families (because every family is unique) and parenting experts, you'll learn how to-<br> <br> - Help the kids accept you<br> - Manage moving into the family home<br> - Deal with grief and divorce<br> - Manage comparisons to previous partners<br> - Build positive relationships with the wider family... and much more!<br> <br> Whether you are a stepparent, grandparent, solo parent, guardian or friend, this book will empower you to navigate the ups and downs, and discover the joy that comes with building your own blended family.<br> <br> <i>'I'm not going to pretend I have all the answers, but I will say that if you can just stick with it, 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 x</i><br> <br> <b>Published by Happy Place Books</b>

## Details

- **Price:** 15.49 GBP
- **Vendor:** Random House UK
- **Type:** Self Help
- **Tags:** All Books, Self Help

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> Updated: 2026-09-30