Life

The Long Road of Parenthood They say it’s about the journey, not the destination. As a dad of two boys, I learn that lesson every day. Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. The rewards aren’t immediate—you don’t get a salary or a promotion for making it through a tantrum or helping with homework. The real reward isn’t what we get; it’s what we become. Our family road trips are the perfect example. We spend way more time driving than we do at whatever destination we’re heading to. But those car rides are where the magic happens. ...