I sometimes get over emotional about some things and certain things trigger me because it makes me feel like an outsider. At one point, even Kate felt a fear that she'd be judged for being so open about her new family and the struggles she faced. With her first picture book for children, The Family Tree, Kate aims help children of blended families feel seen, heard and appreciated. Former star of The Only Way is Essex, Kate Ferdinand is one of the most recognisable faces in the British media.

For parents finding themselves blending a family, it’s all about how you include the kids according to Kate. I think when I was growing up, and even when I come into, you know, my family now, all the books are kind of about evil step-parents. I'm sitting here now and act like I’ve got it all together, I haven't, there are still really, really hard days. Between 2015 and 2017 Kate appeared in a total of sixty two episodes, before disembarking from the series to focus on her family.

When I started out on this journey, it all seemed pretty simple: I thought that love would be enough to see me through. Relatable and knowledgeable, Kate has released a health and fitness book titled ‘ Fitter, Happier, Healthier: Discover the Strength of Your Mind and Body at Home’, in addition to reading a fitness edit with clothing retailer dare2B. Utilising her online presence, Kate has become a respected fitness guru, sharing her online workouts and fitness plan on Instagram and YouTube, along with regular fitness challenges. She l loves designing characters, detailed patterns and using bright colour palettes, working initially with lines and then bringing them to life using an eclectic array of paint, pens, pencil crayons and digital media. Pregnant Annie Kilner cradles her baby bump in first sighting since sister Sian blasted 'cruel' love rival.

She has spoken openly about the challenges she faced becoming a step-parent to Rio's three children, after his first wife, Rebecca Ellison, died of breast cancer in 2015. Annie Kilner's protective sister Sian pays tribute to pregnant mother-of-three after launching public attack. Throughout her two years as a cast member Kate, who was known as Kate Wright at the time, showcased her lavish Essex lifestyle, giving audiences a behind the scenes look at her relationships, friendships and social life, a true favourite of the show. It’s so important that blended families have more support and guidance, and I’m really proud that this book will be a big help to so many people.

Come down the travelators, exit Sainsbury's, turn right and follow the pedestrianised walkway to Crown Walk and turn right - and Coles will be right in front of you. Biography: Kate Ferdinand (Author) Kate Ferdinand is a much-loved TV personality and has quickly become one of the UK's most relatable women, having recently married professional footballer Rio Ferdinand and taken on the role of stepmum to his three young children. I think the more that we have the guts to speak out and share our problems that aren't always great, the easier it is for everyone else. And also just, you know, if someone's going through something at school, it will help other children understand their experiences. World rights to the picture book, entitled The Family Tree, were acquired by Puffin publisher Joe Marriott.