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Shannon
Jul 3, 20222 min read
NEW ADVENTURES
Graduating from one school to another comes with a whole lot of emotions. Some are experienced by the kids while the parents have their own.
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Mike
Jun 26, 20224 min read
THE CALL TO FATHERHOOD
Fatherhood comes with challenges. Especially when your more challenging child puts you to the test.
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Shannon
Jun 12, 20222 min read
WHO'S MOTHER NATURE?
Just because you've made a life choice, doesn't mean those closest to you are going to make the same choice.
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Mike & Shannon
Apr 14, 20224 min read
HAPPY HERDAVERSARY!!!
For the Herd's 1st birthday we are sharing the TOP 5 posts from the past year. Today is #5 - The ABCs of overcoming agony.
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Mike
Mar 24, 20223 min read
LET YOUR CHILD BE THE AUTHOR OF THEIR STORY
Children grow and develop at different rates. How fast they want and CAN walk into the world as independant young individuals varies so much
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Shannon
Feb 17, 20222 min read
BLENDED OR BUST
Not all blended family relationships are going to work. How do we decide when it’s time to walk away?
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Shannon
Jan 30, 20222 min read
MAMA BEAR TO THE RESCUE
Having sick kids is the worst. When they are sick and at their other parents, it’s even worse because there’s nothing you can do help.
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Mike
Jan 27, 20225 min read
FOUR THINGS MY DAD TAUGHT ME ABOUT FATHERHOOD AND BEING A MAN
Mike focuses on the influence his father had on his life and how that has reflected in hiim as a father and a man.
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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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Mike
Jan 16, 20224 min read
ONLY MAN STANDING
As a father of four daughters, setting boundaries as they’ve grown into young women has been a learning experience.
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Mike
Jan 2, 20225 min read
BACK TO BOUNDARIES
What does a new year mean to you? Do you focus on setting goals and boundaries for the year ahead?
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Mike
Dec 19, 20214 min read
HOW MANY MORE DAYS UNTIL IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS?
Mr. BlendedHerd doesn't care for Chsitmas. Read today's blog to find out why he's more of a Grinch than Santa.
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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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Mike
Nov 21, 20213 min read
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY DAUGHTER ON HER 14TH BIRTHDAY
Our oldest turns 14 and the Herdfather shares how he feels about her and becoming a dad.
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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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Mike
Oct 24, 20214 min read
TREAT YOUR MARRIAGE LIKE IT'S A BUSINESS
Marriage takes work. It requires a division of tasks and for each person to take the helm when needed. Do you view marriage as a business? R
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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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Mike
Oct 3, 20213 min read
"BUT I SAID I WAS SORRY!"
Last blog the Herdmother discussed saying sorry. The Herfather shares his point of view on the subject this time.
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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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Mike
Sep 26, 20214 min read
FONDUE TURNS INTO FUNDUE
"I don't know why they call it fondue, they should call it *fun*due, cause it sure is fun!" - Kitty Forman, That 70's Show
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