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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
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
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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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
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
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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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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Mike
Sep 9, 20214 min read
THEY ONLY TEASE YOU IF THEY LIKE YOU
In our family, there's a fair bit of teasing. I'll admit most of it stems from me. C'mon... I'm a father of four girls, what do you...
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Shannon
Aug 15, 20212 min read
WHEN SHOPPING GOES FROM BORING TO BONDING
Clothes shopping with kids is less about what you're buying and more about the experience of spending time together.
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Shannon
Jul 11, 20212 min read
Follow Your Heart Within Your Boundaries
The Herdmother discusses balancing the expectations that exist outside of our immediate family.
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Shannon
Jun 10, 20212 min read
A New Idea
A creative way to make sure we spend quality time with our kids.
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Shannon
May 30, 20212 min read
Four daughters means four different relationships.
Finding balance in all relationships in a blended family.
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Shannon
May 6, 20213 min read
Traditions, Blended Family Vacations and Family Celebrations.
How OurBlendedHerd manages traditions, vacations and family traditions.
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