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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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Mike
Jan 8, 20225 min read
PRESSING ON THROUGH DEPRESSION
Mike and his daughter Morgan share her struggles with mental health over the last few months.
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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
Jan 2, 20225 min read
BACK TO BOUNDARIES
What does a new year mean to you? Do you focus on setting goals and boundaries for the year ahead?
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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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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
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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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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