Chris, Ryan, and Kayla take on an issue that every adoptive and foster family will face. They share their experiences and off some advice when it comes to telling your kids their story. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla talk about that voice of doubt that everyone deals with in this episode. If you find yourself working through those feelings of inadequacy, you're in good company, and they break down why.  Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Will and CarrieAnn Standfest for this episode. They discuss how to respond when our teens make decisions we don't agree with.  You can hear Will and CarrieAnn on The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by their friend, CarrieAnn Standfest, to discuss the events of Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. They focus on the parenting masterclass conducted by Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid in response to Travis Kelce's sideline outburst.  You can hear CarrieAnn and her husband on The Connected Parenting Minute Podcast. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy  

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by their friend Jillana Goble for this episode. They discuss how proximity to their kids' stories and families has helped them grow as individuals and understand people more. They reflect on how that proximity has helped them be more compassionate and less judgemental. Click here to purchase Jillana's latest book, A Love Stretched Life NOW! One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with Kim Botto at the 2023 Replanted Conference where they discussed the power of taking the first step in faith. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Charity Clayton, author of the new book Together Forever No Matter What: Can a Family Really Be Forever? They discuss how God can use our stories to help someone else if we are willing to be vulnerable and share. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Daniela Coats from With Siblings to discuss why the holiday season can be tough for our kids, why we should perhaps rethink some of our traditions, and discuss how it impacts our biological children. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by CarrieAnn Standfest to discuss how isolation is unhealthy and why we need to avoid it for ourselves and our families. CarrieAnn is one half of the Connected Parenting Minute Podcast and part of the One Big Happy Home blogging team. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Jen Hook, Executive Director of Replanted Ministry to discuss Replanted Conference.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by the Replanted Conference host, emcee extraordinaire, Currey Blanford. They discuss what it's like to host a conference and why they are such important events for families to attend.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

You've heard parts 1 & 2, now hear it the way it was recorded. Double Whammy parts 1 & 2 combined. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Part 2 of Double Whammy with Chris, Kayla, and Ryan tackling how to best respond when our children get into trouble at school and why we should avoid the double whammy at home. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan tackle how to best respond when our children get into trouble at school and why we should avoid the double whammy at home.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by their friend Cara DeHaan to discuss nervous system care. Cara is a board member and trainer for The Gathering Well in Sioux Falls, SD. The Gathering Well supports, educates, and inspires adoptive and foster families with relevant connection opportunities and resources.  One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are back for another episode on travel. In this one, they discuss road trip tips. So, sit back, relax, listen, and buckle up!  Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy...

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla get together to talk about traveling with children, and to help you learn from their failures! Sit back, listen, and buckle up!  Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy...

  Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss continue their discussion on how fear drives behaviors, but this time they take a look in the mirror and talk about how fear drives our behavior. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our...

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss fear responses in this episode and how fear drives our kids' behaviors. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced...

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Jason Johnson for part two to discuss something that they all agree on; parenting transformed all four of them as much if not more than it transformed their kids. CLICK HERE to check out Jason's website. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider...

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are joined by Jason Johnson to discuss something that they all agree on; parenting transformed all four of them as much if not more than it transformed their kids. CLICK HERE to check out Jason's website. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our...

Ryan and Kayla are joined once again by Will Standfest to discuss something they get a lot of questions about, connecting with teens. Mentioned in the Episode Connected Parenting Minute Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing...

  Ryan and Kayla are joined by Will Standfest to discuss something they get a lot of questions about, connecting with teens. Mentioned in the Episode Connected Parenting Minute Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram Nikola Tesla Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our...

Ryan and Kayla are without Chris for this one. Together they discuss two valuable tools that any of us can have; flexibility and creativity in parenting. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families worldwide. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we can pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy...