"Nothing Could've Prepared Me For.." True Confessions on Parenthood and Marriage

Summary In this episode, Dustin and Brandon discuss various topics related to parenting, marriage, and personal experiences. They talk about the importance of learning from others, the challenges of parenting, and the need to be open-minded. They also share anecdotes about their children's activities and the surprises that come with them. Additionally, they touch on topics such as division of responsibilities, finding time for one-on-one with your spouse, the challenges of having multiple children, the importance of communication, and the impact of observational learning on children. They also discuss the significance of knowing your spouse's love language, the value of difficult conversations in a marriage, and the humorous experiences of dealing with children's bathroom mishaps in inappropriate places. Sound Bites "There's so much hate and vitriol in our country right now. And if we just took a minute, to listen and learn." "Nothing could have prepared me for how real mom/dad brain is." "Sometimes you just gotta let it happen. You gotta let it happen because nothing would have prepared me for that day." "Nothing could have prepared me for the first time you hear your child sound, talk or swear or do something like you." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Appreciation for Learning 09:50 The Challenges of Parenting 27:18 Balancing Responsibilities and Finding Time for One-on-One 35:26 The Impact of Observational Learning on Children 46:36 Dealing with Children's Bathroom Mishaps For information on the upcoming REACH program, email Dustin at: dustin@familybyheart.me --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/familybyheart/support