Christi and I had a very special opportunity to travel to Colorado Springs in February. Jim Daly and John Fuller hosted us as guests on the Focus on the Family broadcast–a two part episode that aired last week. We shared a little about our journey as parents. As a part of that, we talked about the difficulties we faced throughout the… View Post
3 Words You Should Say to Your Kids Everyday
I have a confession. I’m “Downer Daddy” lately. I can only imagine what my kids might say about me during the day. “Dad’s no fun.” “We can’t do anything.” “He’s a nag.” Though hyperbole, you likely feel the same way I do. Just think about the phrases we use everyday. More often than not, I catch myself telling my kids:… View Post
#18: Lessons We Can All Learn From Military Families with Wes + Wanda Crawford
We all have a lot to learn from the sacrifice of those who serve in the military. In this episode, we learn from a couple, married more than 30 years, who served active duty. But even more, Wes Crawford, a military analyst, and his wife Wanda, a social worker for Special Operations continue to serve in the trenches with military families… View Post
3 Questions I Ask About My Own Parenting, Thanks to my Mom
It was the Friday before Memorial Day. As we had in years prior, my mom, stepdad, and I planned a weekend of camping and fishing along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Mom and I decided to start the weekend early, just the two of us. That time of year can be hit or miss for the smallmouth bass and walleye we… View Post
#17: When Your Kids Are Anxious: 3 Ways You Can Help
Anxiety in kids is increasing in epidemic proportions, particularly in the past three years. Not only that, anxiety has a trickle down effect on kids. In fact, one research study shows that—only behind love and affection—that a parent’s ability to manage their own stress is the second most effective parenting strategy for getting the outcomes we desire most in our kids. We have had… View Post
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