Despite how common blended families are, step mothers still often get portrayed in a negative light.
Here to change some of that narrative is Gina Bartlett, with her new children's book 'Lulu La Ru Steps up as a Step-Mum'.
Gina speaks to Jesse.
Childrens book 'Lulu La Ru Steps up as a Step-Mum' written by Gina Bartlett Photo: Moxie Press