You love your kids. So why does parenthood feel so much harder than you expected?
In this episode of House of Roberts, we’re talking honestly about becoming parents—the overwhelm, the changing routines, the pressure to know what you’re doing, and the moments when it doesn’t come naturally.
Gabrielle shares why stepping into motherhood was harder than she expected and how God met her in the middle of that transition. Michael opens up about the adjustments fatherhood required and why raising children has to be a team effort.
As parents of four, we’re sharing what helped us through those early years, what we would tell our younger selves, and how parenting can become an opportunity to grow closer in marriage.
In this conversation:
• Learning to ask God for help in the everyday moments
• Finding community that understands without minimizing your struggles
• Navigating ambition and the limits of a new season
• Adjusting expectations and sharing responsibility as a couple
• Accepting help while learning to lean on each other
• Continuing to date your spouse while raising children
Whether you’re expecting your first baby, raising little ones, or adjusting to another new season, our hope is that you leave encouraged and ready to take one practical step with your family.
What surprised you most about becoming a parent? Tell us in the comments—and let us know what parenting questions you’d like us to talk about next.
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