#80: When dad's away: Grace + real-life strategies with Ryan McCormick

Whether your husband travels a lot, works late or unpredictable hours, or is deployed, this episode was designed just for you. We're breaking down what's it like for the dad who's away a lot and practical systems for the mom keeping things afloat. To help us navigate this topic, my husband Ryan McCormick joins the show. In this interview, Ryan and I talk about: the hardest part of traveling for both of us,  how we frame Ryan's work for the girls, what hasn't worked for us,  and practical systems we have in place to help us navigate a dad who's away. You'll learn:  what habits help when dad comes home and how to stay on the same page even when you're geographically separated from your spouse. Key Quotes "Being supportive is the biggest thing." - Traveling dad Ryan McCormick "Realign your expectations with reality." - Jill E. McCormick "It's okay to have a bad day." - Jill E. McCormick "It's going to be okay." - Jill E. McCormick Mentioned in the Podcast The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! To Bless the Space Between Us by John O'Donohue Brittany Spencer, graphic designer Your Quick-Start Guide to the Enneagram ebook About Ryan McCormick Ryan is my husband of 22 years, best friend, the cutest guy I know, and the greatest dad to our two girls. The nature of his job pulls him away for travel or for unpredictable and odd hours. He knows what he's talking about when we talk about dad being gone.  Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Facebook group  Facebook page Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email