Giving birth for the first time can be overwhelming. There's a precious new life to care for, new skills to learn and sleep deprivation. But what happens when you're bringing a baby home to a blended family? How can you make step children feel like a part of the experience, and still have time to get settled into your new role? Lana Sussman is a counsellor at The Parents VillageLana talks about ways you can negotiate a potentially tricky time.. 

<div>Giving birth for the first time can be overwhelming. There's a precious new life to care for, new skills to learn and sleep deprivation. But what happens when you're bringing a baby home to a blended family? How can you make step children feel like a part of the experience, and still have time to get settled into your new role? Lana Sussman is a counsellor at <a href="https://www.theparentsvillage.com.au/" target="_blank">The Parents Village</a>Lana talks about ways you can negotiate a potentially tricky time.. </div><div><br></div>

From nurturing newborns to taming toddlers, we unravel the art and science of parenting with real-life stories and expert advice. The hilarious to the humbling and all the nitty gritty in between. Produced and presenter by mum of two and journalist, Shevonne Hunt.

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Giving birth for the first time can be overwhelming. There's a precious new life to care for, new skills to learn and sleep...

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