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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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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
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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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
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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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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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
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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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
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
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 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
Jul 8, 20213 min read
Letting Go and Setting Boundaries
The Herdmother discusses why letting go and setting boundaries has led to a much happier life.
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Shannon
Jun 13, 20212 min read
Where is everyone going to sleep?
When Mike and I met, my living situation had been stable for a few years, but Mike's hadn't. The relationship with the mother of his...
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Shannon
May 9, 20212 min read
Mom, stepmom, where do I fit in?
Mother's Day can be a hard day to navigate as a stepmom.
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