Heather Erwin, Author at Better Than Blended

The Value of Fathers

by Heather Erwin | Jul 2, 2018 | Co-Parenting, Family, Husbands, StepDad

I have to admit, it was tough writing this month’s blog because…well, I’m selfish. Over the course of the past six years since I have been divorced and my girls have lived in two homes, I have truly focused on me and my house without any real regard for my first...

Vacation – Embrace Time with or without your Children

by Heather Erwin | Jun 4, 2018 | (6) June, Family, Family Traditions

School’s…out…for summer!! School’s…out…forever! OK OK, so school isn’t out forever, but Alice Cooper nailed the sentiment of my girls at the end of every school year with his catchy lyrics and head-banging tune. Due to my flexible job, I have...

’Stepmom’ is (Not) a Dirty Word

by Heather Erwin | May 21, 2018 | Family, Father's Day, Marriage, Mother's Day, Step Children, Stepmom, Wives

What comes to mind when you think of a “dirty word”? I’m sure quite a few words pop in your head…hopefully the word ‘stepmom’ isn’t one of them! But in our culture, sadly, the word ‘stepmom’ can be offensive or unbecoming to some people. Maybe it’s the media, which...

Can You Really Love Everybody The Same?

by Heather Erwin | Apr 2, 2018 | Blending, Family, Husbands, Marriage, Step Children, Stepmom

What is love? No, I’m not referring to the song by Haddaway from the 90s. I’m talking about feelings we have for one another or towards something. Merriam-Webster defines love in multiple ways: (1) a strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal...

What is 50/50 Anyway?

by Heather Erwin | Mar 16, 2018 | (3) March, Co-Parenting, Custody, Family, Husbands, Marriage, Wives

What is 50/50 anyway? Flip a coin. What do you get? An equal chance of two results occurring. A 50% probability. You may land on heads. You may land on tails. Neither one has a better chance. And most likely, your penny would land on heads one out of every two flips....