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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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Mike
Oct 7, 20213 min read
NOT PLANNED, BUT PERFECT! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORGAN!
We're celebrating a birthday this week in the Herd! Our third daughter (my youngest) has reached the milestone of a teenager. Thirteen...
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Mike
Oct 3, 20213 min read
"BUT I SAID I WAS SORRY!"
Last blog the Herdmother discussed saying sorry. The Herfather shares his point of view on the subject this time.
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Shannon
Sep 30, 20212 min read
I'M SORRY, OR AM I REALLY?
So many of us say I'm sorry without thinking about the meaning. And if we're truly sorry. Are your children learning this behaviour from you
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Mike
Sep 26, 20214 min read
FONDUE TURNS INTO FUNDUE
"I don't know why they call it fondue, they should call it *fun*due, cause it sure is fun!" - Kitty Forman, That 70's Show
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Shannon
Sep 23, 20212 min read
THEY GROW UP FAST BUT THEY’RE STILL OUR KIDS
There comes a time in a child's life when they want to hold more responsibility for their actions. But are you able to let them grow up and
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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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Shannon
Sep 16, 20213 min read
YOU ARE WHO YOU ARE, BUT SO ARE THEY.
One's character can be definite but what about their behavior? How do you help those who are set things in their ways see in a new light?
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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
Sep 5, 20212 min read
NATURE VS. NURTURE
Does our genetic makeup dominate who we are? Or do life experiences playing a larger role?
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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 29, 20212 min read
RELIGION
Being raised with the same ideologies is not as important as making sure you're on the same path moving forward.
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Mike
Aug 26, 20213 min read
Love won't pay the bills, but money won't buy you love.
What does it mean to have wealth? Does love make up for not having any money? And vice versa?
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Mike
Aug 22, 20213 min read
BE AN EMOTIONAL EXAMPLE
Harness your emotions so you can be an example for the little people around you.
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Shannon
Aug 19, 20212 min read
I'M A SUPERHERO WHEN NO ONE'S WATCHING.
Are you able to sit back and relax or do you always need to be constantly doing something?
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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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Mike
Aug 12, 20213 min read
OVERLOOKING FLAWS STRENGTHENS YOUR MARRIAGE
Of course our partners have flaws! Be sure not to make those your focus.
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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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