With summer in full swing how many of you have heard those most dreaded words of any child, “Mom, I’m bored”? Keep your figurative hand up. Now let me ask, how do you typically respond to your kids in such moments? I have to admit, according to the title of my very own blog this week, I’m not the smartest… View Post
The Straub Family’s New Adventure
A few months ago, I was offered my dream job from an organization I deeply admire. I almost accepted it. That’s where our new adventure begins. Being offered what I considered the position of a lifetime was an incredible honor, and also a pivotal moment for my career, and our family. Some people questioned my hesitation. To be quite… View Post
15 Unique Ways for Dad to Influence His Kids
Need a gift idea for Father’s Day? Last year I wrote about the greatest Father’s Day gift idea ever. If you have time, I encourage you to read about how to experience the “joyful moments” that connect us with our children. That post was written shortly after my dad received the news that his heart was failing. Reflecting back… View Post
3 Words Our Kids Need Us To Believe
We were at dinner a few months back with our dear friends, Adam and Stephanie. They have a son, Aiden, only three months older than our son, Landon. These boys have been best buddies since the day they were born. Okay I confess, with the friendship Adam and I have, they don’t have much of a choice. I remember… View Post
3 Ways to Make Discipline Easier
“Sit up to the table in your chair, Landon. It’s time for dinner,” I said cheerfully. Not a millisecond later came that boisterous and very powerful word from our defiant two-year-old, “No!” No?! What happened to the sweet innocent boy I used to rock to sleep? Our compliant little (I mean, big) eater who always responded enthusiastically when food… View Post
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