Changing Families Lifebabble

Hey, Lifebabblers.

Today's episode is all about family and dealing with the changes.

Nothing ever stays the same, but sometimes it can be tough

when things change in your life,

especially at home.

So, have you experienced any family changes?

Everyone's is different.

They come in all shapes and sizes.

Sometimes, they get bigger.

Sometimes, they get smaller.

Sometimes, two become one,

and sometimes one becomes two.

New people can arrive, young or old.

Pets can be like family too.

MIAOW!

The only thing you can say about every family

is there's no-one else quite like them.

Change is pretty normal,

but that doesn't mean it's always the easiest thing to deal with.

Recently this year my parents became foster parents

so I now have a new foster sister.

My parents separated, I moved house and country,

and at first it was really difficult.

Having someone else living in the house

did start to worry me a little bit at first.

And there were days where I was really angry and really upset,

and sometimes I was just really nervous because I had no idea

what these new changes were going to bring into my life.

But as time's gone on I've started to get used to it,

and it's just become normal.

Turns out, I worried for nothing.

It brought all these amazing people into my life.

Whether your family is changing or anything else,

it's natural to be nervous.

I guess change isn't really that bad. It's good.

Some things in life, you just can't control.

But it's OK to feel lots of different emotions

when things change at home.

If something new happens in your family,

you might feel confused, or sad.

You might feel excited.

Or you might feel worried and nervous.

Change is a normal part of life.

But if something IS worrying you, don't keep it to yourself.

Talk to a friend or family member, or someone YOU trust,

about how you're feeling.

PHONE RINGS

When I was just six,

my mum and dad separated,

and I was confused

because my dad was moving out of the house.

I got upset, and it felt weird thinking about

my dad not living with us any more.

Going to dance really helped me cope with the change,

with Dad moving away.

I am now used to just seeing him at the weekends.

Now, my mum has a new partner, and I have an older stepsister

who I adore.

Sometimes change, or other pressures,

can cause conflicts or arguments in families, or among adults.

It can be really difficult when people argue at home,

especially parents,

and lots of young people experience it.

You are not in control of how parents act,

and it is not your fault when adults argue.

But always tell someone how you feel,

and remember, in most cases, life is not always going to be like this.

# So something's different

# Not quite the same

# It can be hard at first, but no, it's not the worst

# Even though it'll feel a bit strange

# Change is a normal part of everyday life

# So try to take it in your stride

# Cos something's different

# And you'll be OK. #

That's all for this Lifebabble.

Remember, there's loads more Lifebabble

over on the CBBC website.

Whether life's great right now, or something's on your mind,

keep babbling.

See you next time.