Jeff Brazier’s "defining moment" of parenthood came when his sons gave speeches at his wedding.
The 39-year-old presenter married long-term partner Kate Dwyer in September and thinks it was a huge achievement for Bobby, 15, and 14-year-old Freddy – his kids with late ex-girlfriend Jade Goody – to speak honestly and openly in front of all their guests.
He said: "They were a defining moment in my time as a parent.
"Whenever things get tricky – and as the boys are teenagers it is natural for it to do so – I often remind myself of that day to give me the perspective I need.
"For the boys it was a big achievement to stand in front of so many people and talk so honestly with such courage.
"So I hope by reminding them of that day they will remember what they are capable of.
"Sometimes you look at the pictures and you have to ask yourself if it was real or if you dreamt it because it was such a perfect day."
And Kate couldn’t have been more "proud" of her step-sons than she was on her wedding day.
She added in a joint interview with HELLO! magazine: "I look at the pictures and videos a lot – probably too much!
"I could not have been prouder of the boys on that day. It makes me cry every time, no matter how many times I watch it."
Next month marks the 10th anniversary of Jade’s death and Jeff is already expecting it to have a huge "emotional impact" on the boys.
He said: "There is something about anniversaries that affect our family’s natural rhythm anyway but this anniversary is a big one.
"While we have lots to celebrate about Jade’s lief and how well the boys have coped for that period, I can already see it is going to have quite an emotional impact so I am bracing myself for that."
Jeff proud of sons’ wedding speeches
