Fatherhood | An Interview with Anthony Craiker

What would you tell yourself if you could go back to your first day as a parent?When you’re in the middle of raising kids, it’s easy to worry about whether they’re keeping up, whether you’re getting things right, and whether you’re doing enough. But with nearly 23 years of fatherhood behind him, Anthony has learned that many of the things that seemed so important in the moment weren’t nearly as important as simply being present.In this episode, Jennifer interviews Anthony all about fatherhood. From the worries and mistakes of the early years to parenting teenagers, relying on faith when parenting gets hard, and the unexpected grief of becoming an empty nester.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:Why being present with your kids matters more than getting every parenting decision rightWhat Anthony learned about letting go of control as his children became their own peopleHow faith, prayer, and parenting as a team helped Anthony and Jennifer through some of the hardest seasons of raising teenagersPlus, Anthony shares the one piece of advice he would give dads who are still somewhere between bringing that baby home and watching them leave it: savor the moments—they go faster than you think.Easily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids, created for busy parents like you who need easy, actionable ways to have daily meaningful connections with their kids in less than a minute!Parenting Questions? Email us at [email protected] (Please note, your question may be featured on the show).For parenting inspiration, time management ideas, and encouragement for families, follow the hosts' individual accounts:Anthony Craiker: Instagram | LinkedInJennifer Craiker: InstagramInterested in joining our free online parenting community? Send us a DM to receive an invite!VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parentsmakingtime.com/Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review: Apple | Spotify...