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.

RESOURCES:

Rachel's 28-Day Challenge (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/bundles/extraordinary-family-life-bundle) and Family Charts & Systems (https://courses.extraordinaryfamilylife.com/courses/family-systems-charts) for Moms

Greg's Be the Man Coaching & Tribe (https://call.formidablefamilyman.com/) and 7-Day Challenge (https://www.bethemanworkshop.com/products/be-the-family-man-challenge-men) for Men