School is underway here in Tennessee. What I love most about school, as a parent, is the routine and structure it brings back to our family. But there’s something else I love about the school year. Not only does it give our kids the chance to learn new subjects about the world around them, but it also gives our… View Post
3 Ways To Be An Emotionally Safe Parent
I have a sign hanging in my office that serves as a constant reminder of the unparalleled influence I have as a dad. It reads: Home is where our story begins. Our homes reflect our story. For some, that story is defined by brokenness. For others, it’s defined by love, laughter, and joy. For most,… View Post
Stop The Chaos: 8 Ways To Enjoy The Holidays–and Your Family
Colder weather. Beautiful lights. Peppermint mochas. Bowl games. And Christmas! Yes, it’s that time of year again. For many, it’s wonderful! For others, not so much. Let’s be honest, the holidays—uh um, the chaos—can bring out the best—and the worst—in each of us. Christi and I talk about the holidays each year ahead of time. We pray… View Post
4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Have Kids
I had a few shocking revelations when I first became a parent. First, I grossly underestimated the amount of time and energy these living, breathing, screaming, hungry, sleepless, restless, 100-percent-dependent-upon-us human beings require of us. Even as a counselor and coach, I was ill-prepared for the chaos about to invade our home. Secondly, until this… View Post