This is our first Q & A episode! Thank you for submitting your questions. In this episode, we address questions specifically related to parenting young children. Here’s a review of the questions we discuss in this episode: What are good, practical survival tips for our marriage? How do I hit the reset button after blowing… View Post
The Best Father’s Day Gift Idea Ever!
My dad’s battle with congestive heart failure the past 23 years opened my eyes to a gift. Don’t misunderstand me. I wouldn’t wish what my dad has been through on anybody. Receiving three different heart pumps in six months has exhausted his body. His recovery is slow, but his will to live unmatched. Three… View Post
The Powerful Influence of Secondhand Screen Time on a Child’s Brain: What Parents Need to Know
You just finished browsing Pinterest after getting the recipe you needed. You put your phone down to set out the ingredients. Your daughter is sitting in her highchair wanting some more applesauce. A text comes in. Your pregnant sister is asking if you liked the stroller you used for your kids. You begin to respond… View Post
A Letter To My Daughter — For Moms Of Difficult Ones
by Christi Straub I always hate that inevitable new baby question from well meaning friends and strangers alike, “Is she a good baby?” It infers that some babies are inherently good and others are inherently bad. No, she’s not a bad baby. But she is difficult. I’ve learned there are two basic categories of… View Post