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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 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 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 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
Sep 19, 20213 min read
R-E-S-P-E-C-T, PUT IT IN YOUR FAMILY
It's one thing to be loved by your kids, but it's a whole new ball game when they respect you.
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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
Aug 8, 20212 min read
WHEN YOUR KIDS LEAVE
Do you struggle when your kids go away on holiday and you're left behind?
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Mike
Jul 15, 20212 min read
EX-PARTNER DOESN'T MEAN EX-PARENT
Showing respect to all parents in a blended family goes a long way to building a stable home.
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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
May 30, 20212 min read
Four daughters means four different relationships.
Finding balance in all relationships in a blended family.
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Mike
May 10, 20212 min read
Recognizing the Stepmom who Steps Up
Mother's Day has once again come and gone. Through it all, I sit back in amazement and reflect on the woman who is the stepmom to my two...
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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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