For parents in the trenches of the early years, this interview is for you. The heart of our conversation with Christy and Nathan Nockels is the story behind their new lullaby album. The reason we were drawn to the story is because we have played Scripture lullabies in our children’s bedrooms from the time they were… View Post
11 Ways to Reclaim Yourself in the Midst of Parenthood–From a Momma Who Lost Herself
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
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