It was the Friday before Memorial Day. As we had in years prior, my mom, stepdad, and I planned a weekend of camping and fishing along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Mom and I decided to start the weekend early, just the two of us. That time of year can be hit or miss for the… View Post
The One Kind of Play Our Kids Cannot Afford to Live Without
There are grandmas. And then there are me-maws. I had a me-maw. As a boy I went to her house often. She personified love. She did anything to help my sister and me mature into respectable adults. We spent many nights at her house cooking, creating and playing with homemade toys, and romping around in… View Post
Reclaiming Yourself in the Midst of Parenthood Part II — Dr. Josh + Christi LIVE
Last week’s discussion on reclaiming yourself in the midst of parenthood drew so much conversation we decided to talk about it again this week. Here are few highlights: We tend to focus on what we’re not doing right, rather than what we are. Our kids need us to be our best self We need us… View Post
Reclaiming Yourself in the Midst of Parenthood–Dr. Josh + Christi LIVE
We took some questions this week and the conversation led into the importance of taking care of ourselves as parents. This is truly one of the most important topics we talk about as a family. We cannot give from an empty tank. If we’re not filled up, it’s difficult to be truly be present with… View Post