When Nia and her family meet Ms. Jackie, her stepsisters’ mom, in the emergency room waiting area after Zara's fence-climbing accident, she's unsure what to expect. As the hours tick by and stitches are applied, Nia discovers something unexpected: her stepsisters' mom is actually really nice!
 
Join Nia, Ada, and Zara in the series, Nia’s Family Adventures, as their family figures out the blended family life through doctor's visits, shared celebrations, and everyday moments together. Through it all, Nia learns that having many caring adults in her life — even ones she didn't expect — makes everything better.
 
This heartwarming story celebrates the special bonds that form when grown-ups put children first, showing young readers that more is definitely merrier when it comes to adults who care about them.
 
This is a gentle, reassuring tale for any child living a blended family life; it explores co-parenting relationships and teaches that family connections can grow in beautiful and unexpected ways, sometimes beginning in the most surprising places.