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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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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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Shannon
Apr 21, 20222 min read
#3 ON THE COUNTDOWN...
Our #3 blog this past year was our first ever blog. When I wrote this blog a year ago, we were on track...
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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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Mike
Mar 24, 20223 min read
LET YOUR CHILD BE THE AUTHOR OF THEIR STORY
Children grow and develop at different rates. How fast they want and CAN walk into the world as independant young individuals varies so much
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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 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 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
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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