Last week’s blog about whether stay-at-home moms or working moms have it better generated such a healthy and much needed discussion that it deserved a follow up. Be sure not to confuse the title for an April Fools’ joke though. Truth is, I’m not that clever—or that cruel. Some of us actually need to… View Post
The Stay-at-Home Mom or The Working Mom: Who Has It Better?
My wife, Christi, and I feel more like hostages of late than parents, confined to the beck and call of our two-year-old son and seven-month-old daughter. Yesterday, our two-year-old owned me. The CIA should hire him to train terrorist negotiators. Don’t get me wrong, we’re not giving in to our son’s every demand, but… View Post
2 Ways To Stop Pleading, Begging, and Bribing Your Kids
Bedtime has officially become a chore in the Straub household. Think delay tactics, manipulation, and even playing “lovey dovey” to get his way. Yes, our two-year-old can be a master manipulator. And let me tell you, he’s good! In the last few weeks Christi and I have found ourselves reading books to him a… View Post
One Question Every Parent Must Answer
Most people make New Year’s resolutions. Few ever stick to them. Christi and I decided to change that this year. We chose a resolve that requires we maintain it—lest we lose our sanity, or worse yet, our marriage. Let me explain. With a five-month-old and two-year old, we’re in the trenches. The words “easy”… View Post
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