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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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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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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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Mike
Sep 2, 20213 min read
DEALING WITH THE NARCISSIST IN YOUR LIFE
Likely we all have a narcissist in our lives. How you react to them means everything in establishing personal boundaries.
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Shannon
Jul 18, 20212 min read
THE ROAD AHEAD
Spending a week together on holiday forces you to work through any issues that arise.
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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
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 24, 20212 min read
Family Photos
Are family photos a hassle in your family? Or just an accepted reality?
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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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