We asked families in our 22:6 Parenting audience this one question: What’s your #1 struggle as a parent? We had over 700 responses. Last week we covered struggles 6-10. In part 2, we talk about the top 5 struggles of today’s parents. We also offer some practical insights on how we can overcome these struggles…. 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
The One Step to Overcome Discouragement (And Why Uber-Bubbly People Don’t Help)
If you’re a mom, and anything like me, you felt discouraged in the past 5 minutes — likely with your own parenting. Sometimes though, I find discouragement lingers. You know those days. When you feel “less-than,” self-conscious, and wish you could just avoid people. When evenings in baggy sweats and Netflix seem far more appealing than… View Post
Why You Should Spend Less Time With Your Kids
Last week’s blog about whether stay-at-home moms or working moms have it better generated such a healthy and much needed discussion that it deserved a follow up. Be sure not to confuse the title for an April Fools’ joke though. Truth is, I’m not that clever—or that cruel. Some of us actually need to… View Post