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Shannon
Jan 20, 20223 min read
TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED?
Blending families is one thing but what about choosing to have a child with the person you're currently with? How do you make this decision?
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Shannon
Jan 13, 20223 min read
HELPING OR HINDERING?
Wanting to help our kids isn’t always what’s in their best interest. The Herdmother discusses her struggles with stepping aside.
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Shannon
Jan 6, 20222 min read
TURNING YOUR DREAMS INTO A REALITY
Do you set goals for yourself? Do you encourage your kids to do so as well?
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Shannon
Dec 16, 20212 min read
GIFT GIVING AT THIS TIME OF YEAR
How do you manage buying gifts for your children's 'other' parent at Christmas? GIve this a read and see how the Westanderveltson's manage.
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Shannon
Dec 9, 20212 min read
ARE THE GIRLS HERE FOR CHRISTMAS?
Juggling schedules, children and step children can be a challenge. Do you stress over the holidays or let it all happen any which way?
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Shannon
Dec 5, 20213 min read
JUST ME AND THE STEPKIDS
Do you spend a lot of time with just your stepkids? If not, do you get nervous when have to? Read as the Herdmother shares her experience.
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Mike & Shannon
Nov 28, 20215 min read
HE SAID/SHE SAID- TAKE 5
It's our 5th weddning anniversary so we asked each other the same 5 questions. Give todays blod a read to see how different our answers are.
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Shannon
Nov 25, 20213 min read
WHY GET MARRIED?
Is a blended family stronger if the parents get married? Does it matter to the development of the family unit?
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Shannon
Nov 18, 20213 min read
‘TIS THE SEASON
Do you have a tradition in your home that starts off the holiday season? Are traditions meant to evolve and grow with your family?
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Shannon
Nov 14, 20212 min read
DISCIPLINE- NOT MY STRONG SUIT
Are you a good disciplinarian? Is your partner? If you aren't, you'd better hope they are.
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Shannon
Oct 31, 20212 min read
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Do you care for Halloween? Or do you suck up your dislike for the sake of your kids?
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Shannon
Oct 28, 20212 min read
IG, IS IT FOR ME?
Do you spend a lot of time on social media? Is it something you enjoy or is it more of a 'must'?
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Shannon
Oct 21, 20212 min read
EVYNNE - Sounds like ELEVEN
Our baby turns 11. She's a pretty great kid who wants to grow up too fast. Happy birthday Evynne
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Shannon
Oct 14, 20212 min read
JUST THE THREE OF US
Blending our families means we don't always have everyone together on holidays, sometimes it's just the 3 of us.
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Shannon
Oct 10, 20213 min read
BLENDING FAMILIES IS HARD. BUT IT GETS EASIER!
After meeting with a friend, the Herdmother reflects on the challenges of blending families, back at the beginning.
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Shannon
Sep 30, 20212 min read
I'M SORRY, OR AM I REALLY?
So many of us say I'm sorry without thinking about the meaning. And if we're truly sorry. Are your children learning this behaviour from you
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Shannon
Sep 23, 20212 min read
THEY GROW UP FAST BUT THEY’RE STILL OUR KIDS
There comes a time in a child's life when they want to hold more responsibility for their actions. But are you able to let them grow up and
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Shannon
Sep 12, 20212 min read
BEING TEASED, DOES ANYONE LIKE IT?
So my husband loves to tease. But let me tell you how I feel about being teased.
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Shannon
Sep 5, 20212 min read
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Does our genetic makeup dominate who we are? Or do life experiences playing a larger role?
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Shannon
Aug 29, 20212 min read
RELIGION
Being raised with the same ideologies is not as important as making sure you're on the same path moving forward.
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