#243 Why You Don't Enjoy Parenthood As Much As You'd Hoped You Would

Before we had kids, we all had idealized visions of what we *thought* it would be like.

For me, it included images of perfectly dressed and pressed children with clean faces sitting on a picnic blanket in the sunshine, enjoying a perfectly mannered meal together.

But once we become a parent, we soon realize that those ideals are a far cry from reality.

Instead, there are tears, tantrums, and sleepless nights. There are snotty noses and strong opinions. It's no wonder we're not enjoying being a parent as much as we thought we would.

If you've ever felt like this -- and especially if you currently feel like this -- then make sure to listen to this episode.

We'll share some pragmatic principles and practices -- from our experience raising seven children and working with thousands of parents and youth -- that can help you make your parenting journey so much more enjoyable.

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