What would life be without kids? Parenting is such a roller coaster ride and it only seems to get crazier the longer you do it. Being a parent is the greatest frustration and joy all rolled up into one. We’re fortunate enough to have six wonderful kids who truly are our greatest blessing. They’re amazing kids despite all the mistakes we make. They aren’t perfect, but we can’t count how many times people have complimented us about our children. There’s no greater feeling as a parent to hear how awesome other people feel about your kids. We certainly don’t have all the answers but these are some of our stories and a few of the ideas that have worked for us…and some that haven’t. We’d love to hear what works for you, too…
Happy Birthday, Bailey!
So, it's that time of year again, when our family celebrates six birthdays between Feb. 1 and July 3. Today, we celebrate birthday number three ...
Thanks for the Lift – I Needed That!
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Do You Know What Your Kids Are Doing With Their Smartphones?
Can you imagine your life without a smartphone? No way, never, right? Smartphones are arguably one of the greatest inventions ever. In fact, now that ...
Dear Coaches, Thank You for Your Dedication
Two weeks ago I shared a post that focused on high school coaches, which pointed out some less-than-stellar examples of coaching: Dear Coaches, High Schoolers ...
Dear Coaches, High Schoolers Are Not Paid Athletes
I’m like every parent whose kids play sports. I want them to have the best experience possible. Of course, I also hope they get their ...
It’s OK for Men to “Play Babies”
I have a confession. I’m a 40-something-year-old man and yes, I play with babies. It’s not what you think. Or, maybe it is. I realize ...
How to Make Quality Time With Your Kids and Get More Enjoyment From Parenting
That’s what everybody wants, right? More enjoyment from being a parent and more quality time with their kids? Unfortunately, most of us parents feel like ...
Turn Drive-Time Into Quality Time
Imagine if you could get paid for chauffeuring your kids everywhere they needed to be. That would be a nice perk. Unfortunately, it doesn't work like ...
How to Control Your Anger With Your Kids and Why it Matters
I just had one of those classic parenting moments. You know the kind you really regret as soon as it’s over. Three of my boys ...
Why Does Summer Vacation Have to End?
That's not what you'd expect to hear from a parent when summer is almost over. Most parents can't wait for summer break to end. And ...
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