It's nice that he acknowledged that Stefani's sons may have had a difficult time with the transition, as well, especially since it can't have been easy for them to witness their parents' divorce . Thankfully, the kids seem to have plenty of support from Stefani and Shelton as they continue to adapt to their new family dynamic. Shelton, too, appreciates their influence — and it's not just because he now has a few more people to slug around in the mud with at his Oklahoma ranch.