The impact technology is having on our relationships, brain wiring, and kids remains a topic I’m asked to write about and speak on quite often. The consequence of this is that many people wrongly assume I’m against technology. I actually use it quite often. In fact, the Straub household consists of three flat-screen TV’s, two… View Post
Archives for August 2014
Why Mister Rogers Is Smarter Than Baby Einstein
I had a parenting moment the other day I know gave me more joy than it did my nearly two-year-old son. I introduced him to the nostalgia of my own childhood—something I’ll do in various ways for years to come, I know. In most cases, not for his sake, but for mine. However, our moment… View Post
Our Daughter Came into the World This Week—A Gift, Indeed.
Our daughter came into the world this week. As a husband, I couldn’t be more proud of my wife. As a father, I couldn’t be more grateful for the two precious gifts we call our children. Gifts, indeed. As I first entered the elevator I smelled it. You know, the hospital smell that keeps… View Post
Why Being an Imperfect Parent is Way More Fun!
We’re getting ready to become new parents—for the second time. I think the single biggest lesson I learned from our initial journey into parenthood, is that trying to be a perfect parent is exhausting. So I quit. No, I didn’t quit parenting; I quit pursuing perfection. And, quite frankly, it’s awesome! I just hope… View Post