Today, he co-hostsWeekend Rechargeon The Weather Channel.
Heres how he parents.
How much outside help do you get as a parent?
Who or what cant you live without?
When the boys were infants, we couldnt live without the Baby Einstein videos.
They would give us 25 to 30 uninterrupted minutes to take a shower or take a phone call.
Every parent needs a go-to plan for times like that.
What are the gadgets, apps, charts or tools you rely on?
I really like theXfinity xFiapp.
I also like that we can access their school assignments and grades on a daily basis.
This keeps everyone on top of homework and other projects that are due.
Are your kids interested in the weather?
How can parents help get their kids excited about the natural world around them?
National Parks are a great place to start.
Both my boys went through theJunior Ranger Programat Yellowstone National Park.
When my boys went through the program, they got a patch for each level they completed.
How do you decompress?
I decompress in several ways.
One way is exercise, especially when Im on the road covering storms.
So being able to exercise can at least help my body feel good for a short amount of time.
Im also a fan of binge watching shows here and there.
And finally, I decompress on vacation.
My wife and I verify we take at least one vacation every year.
For us, a vacation is a multi-day trip without the kids.
If you include the kids, its no longer a vacationwe just call that a trip.
Whats been your proudest moment as a parent?
Neither child had done any public speaking before so they were both nervous.
My father-in-law was thrilled.
What is your favorite family ritual?
My sons are big Marvel fans and every Tuesday we usually all wear Captain America shirts.
For us, a vacation is a multi-day trip without the kids.
If you include the kids, its no longer a vacationwe just call that a trip.
Is there something that your parents did that youd like to pass onto your children?
My parents had a good work ethic and thats something Id like to pass on to my kids.
They both have chores around the house that they are held accountable for.
Has anyone ever given you a piece of parenting advice that has really stuck with you?
We met a retiring pediatrician in St. John when we were expecting our first baby.
Whats the hardest part about being a parent?
Not knowing what the future holds for your kids.
Its tough because most parents are a little competitive about their children.
But at the end of the day, I want my kids to be good people.
I know, much easier said than done.
Whats your favorite part of the day?
Late afternoon when everyone is home.
Kids make a house a home.
I cant believe Im saying this, but Ill miss this when they go away to college.
Each and every child is different so frustration is inevitable.
They are lifes greatest joy and greatest worry all wrapped up in one.
