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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 19, 20223 min read
ARE FATHERS IMPORTANT?
Father's are equally as important as mother's. Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there.
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Mike
May 15, 20224 min read
TEST YOUR MARRIAGE...TOGETHER
Marriage isn't easy but anything worth having should involve some effort. Sometimes your marriage gets tested when you least expect it...
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Mike
May 8, 20222 min read
THE MEANING OF MOTHERHOOD
Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there. Mom's wear many hats and while motherhood isn't easy, some women make it look like it is.
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Mike
Apr 28, 20225 min read
#1 MOST VIEWED BLOG POST THIS PAST YEAR...
Our most viewedblog this past year was Pressing on Through Depression. This was a blog Mike wrote with his daughter Morgan. Give it a read!
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Shannon
Apr 24, 20223 min read
#2 ON THE BLOG COUNTDOWN...
We take a look at our second most viewed blog today: Hard Conversations.
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Shannon
Apr 17, 20223 min read
#4 ON OUR ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN...
On our countdown to our most popular blog this past year, we are taking a look at #4 - 5 Lessons Every Step-Parent Needs to Learn
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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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Shannon
Mar 27, 20222 min read
MOTHERHOOD, A JOURNEY
As kids grow up, they may choose to alter the custody arrangement. Has this happened in your house? It just happened in ours.
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Shannon
Mar 20, 20223 min read
YOU'RE MY SIBLING, BUT DO I HAVE TO LIKE YOU?
The relationship between siblings is a fluid one. Some days they get along while others, no so much.
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Shannon
Mar 17, 20222 min read
MOMS ARE IRREPLACEABLE
A couple of weeks ago, Mike spoke about Fathers being irreplaceable.But mothers are equally as irreplaceable.
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Shannon
Jan 23, 20223 min read
ASKED & ANSWERED - MOM & DAUGHTER
Have you ever wanted to ask your kid some questions about being part of a blended family?
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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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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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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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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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