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
What My iPhone Stole From Me
by Christi Straub The first thing I reach for the in morning. The last thing I say goodnight to before bed. Always within arms reach. If not, I search until I find it. How could I live without it? Present in all my moments—the stressful, the memorable, the mundane. An ever-constant presence. Dulling the… View Post
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