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Mike
Dec 12, 20213 min read
MARRIAGE 101
What does marriage mean to you? Do you poke fun at your marriage to fit in with others speaking that way about their marriages?
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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
Dec 2, 20213 min read
WHO'S THERE?
When there's hectic schedules involved, some kids need to know what's coming so they feel they have some control over their lives.
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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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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
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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Mike
Nov 14, 20214 min read
WHAT SCARES ME MOST AS A DAD
Being a dad to four daughters could be terrifying but as long as we keep communicating, we're going to be ok.
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Mike
Nov 7, 20213 min read
RELAX
Are you an uptight parent who can't seem to relax? Is one style of parenting better than another? The Herdfather shares his views.
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Mike
Nov 4, 20215 min read
LOYALTY IS A TWO-WAY STREET
Loyalty can be given easy but lost just as easily. How do you gain it back? The Herd Father explains how it's earned and maintained in our m
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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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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 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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Mike
Oct 17, 20214 min read
WHOLE AND COMPLETE
A partner should never complete you but rather complement you. Marriage takes work but it should be something that adds to your life. Read m
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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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Mike
Oct 7, 20213 min read
NOT PLANNED, BUT PERFECT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGAN!
We're celebrating a birthday this week in the Herd! Our third daughter (my youngest) has reached the milestone of a teenager. Thirteen...
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