Our daughter came into the world this week. As a husband, I couldn’t be more proud of my wife. As a father, I couldn’t be more grateful for the two precious gifts we call our children. Gifts, indeed. As I first entered the elevator I smelled it. You know, the hospital smell that keeps… View Post
Why Being an Imperfect Parent is Way More Fun!
We’re getting ready to become new parents—for the second time. I think the single biggest lesson I learned from our initial journey into parenthood, is that trying to be a perfect parent is exhausting. So I quit. No, I didn’t quit parenting; I quit pursuing perfection. And, quite frankly, it’s awesome! I just hope… View Post
Do Your Kids Really Know?
My wife, Christi, is 37 weeks pregnant. People ask if our nearly two-year-old son knows he’s getting a baby sister soon. He knows there’s a crib in the other bedroom. He runs into the room pointing at it saying, “baaa-by” in a very affectionate tone. He also knows that mommy’s belly is referred to… View Post
Do You Really Have What It Takes To Be a Parent?
I had the privilege of speaking at the International Marriage and Family Summit last week in San Diego. One of the highlights of my week was being able to spend some time with one of the nation’s most recognized pediatricians, Dr. Meg Meeker. As we talked together about the state of 21st century parenting,… View Post
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