By Christi Straub Nobody can really prepare us for the chaos, unpredictability, and self-imposed guilt that accompanies becoming a parent. Well-intentioned people may try to prepare you for the sleepless nights, colic, and grocery store tantrums, but let’s be honest, you can’t really be prepared until you encounter them. Instead, it was something more subtle,… View Post
#22: An Open Conversation for Dads: What Your Wife Really Needs
Today’s episode is a conversation for Dads. Okay, so wives will appreciate it too. Peaking behind our own picture frame, we begin with a story about how we began to emotionally disconnect in our marriage after our kids entered the world (i.e. invaded our home). Don’t get us wrong, we love our children dearly. But… View Post
3 Questions I Ask About My Own Parenting, Thanks to my Mom
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
6 Ways to Honor “Mom” All Year Long
Originally posted at LifeWay Facts and Trends. When it comes to celebrating Mother’s Day, I have a lot to celebrate. There’s my wife, Christi, who is raising our children—and crushing it! There’s my own, who raised me. I also have a stepmom who, since my Dad’s passing in November, became a widow. And never could… View Post
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