Kids want to get where they're going. So they ask and ask, "Are we there yet?" Bring up a parenting matter too early and a parent will likely say, "We aren't there yet." Today's guest, a children's pastor and mom of three adult children, giggles at that reply. Why? Because, as she says, "You're always there." Kids can't talk yet, you teach them what they will say when their language develops, like "please" and "thank you" at the appropriate time. We can parent in the moment. I do. We all do. We must. We can also parent forward, so our kids are better prepared for the responsibilities and opportunities life affords. Kids look to the future asking, "Are we there yet?" Today's guest helps us catch a glimpse of how to parent looking to the future, parent forward, so we can help our kids as they look ahead eager and wide eyed for all life affords them.
