A report came out last month from Child Trends showing the number of parents aggravated with their kids has more than doubled in the past decade. You know what? I’m aggravated too. But not at my kids. I’m aggravated that we live in a society that’s always plugged in—emails, Facebook, Pinterest, texting, Twitter, Instagram,… View Post
Why God Cares That You Brush Your Teeth
I’m not a naturally very funny guy. I like to think I am. But my wife is pretty straightforward with me when my attempts at being funny fall flat. I appreciate her honesty. Rather, I tend to be more introspective—borderline too serious at times (i.e. I need to lighten up). And God, the Creator… View Post
Is Your Smartphone Making You a Dumb Parent?
I love people watching—especially families with little kids. They make for some good illustrations, laughs, and all in all, help you feel like you’re actually not doing too badly at this parenting gig. Today, I’m writing from Panera Bread. I opened the restaurant at 6:30 and have watched quite a few families come and… View Post
“That’s So Unreasonable!” Setting Parental Limits on Technology—without the Backlash
Let’s be honest, we all do stupid things. And unless we’re teenage boys out on a Friday night with nothing to do, our intentions most likely were not to do that stupid act. I remember when I was a teenager. I had a 1984 Camaro my parents bought new and then gave to me as… View Post