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Mike
Mar 6, 20224 min read
DAD. HUSBAND. LEGEND.
I've often wondered what it would be like to write a blog about me.... but from the perspective of my wife.... IN THE FUTURE.... (cue 'dream
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Mike
Mar 3, 20225 min read
BAD LESSONS DADS TEACH DAUGHTERS
As fathers we set the example by which our daughters will judge all men. But are the lessons we teach accurate and of value?
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Mike & Shannon
Feb 27, 20224 min read
SHE SAID, HE SAID- ROUND 2
We asked each other the same 10 questions. Give today's blog a read to see how our answers differ.
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Mike
Feb 24, 20223 min read
FATHERS, YOU ARE IRREPLACEABLE
I believe that every man is called to fatherhood in some form or another. No man is called to live his entire life simply for himself.
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Shannon
Feb 20, 20223 min read
HARD CONVERSATIONS
As I need to have a hard conversaton with my daughters this weekend, I find myself looking for Courage, Trust and Confidence.
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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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Mike
Feb 13, 20224 min read
FOOTBALL and FAMILY
Does your partner have something that completely takes over their focus at a certain time of year? That’s football In our house.
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Shannon
Feb 10, 20222 min read
YOU MADE ME A MOM
Fourteen years ago I became a mom. My oldest daughter has become an incredible young woman. Happy Birthday to her.
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Shannon
Feb 3, 20223 min read
A RECIPE THE WHOLE FAMILY WILL LOVE
Today I share with you a household favourite!
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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 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 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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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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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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