Stepmothers are portrayed negatively in more than two-thirds of films, a study has found. Does this affect dating? Are women avoiding single fathers as potential partners?

And what preparations should a family and a new partner make?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Mairead Loughman, Matchmaker in Love HQ Mullingar, Katriona O’Sullivan, Psychologist & author, Jim McKee, artist & single parent and Karen Kiernan, CEO of One Family.