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The new school year is underway, and many of us are carrying last year's anxiety and struggles. In this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla explore how relationships, stress, transitions, and a child’s window of tolerance can affect behavior and learning. They challenge parents to reject “here we go again” thinking, consider the many variables affecting their child, and approach this year with curiosity and compassion. They also remind us to give our children a clean slate while continuing to advocate for the support they need. One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

There are days when It's easy to say that parenting with connection isn't working. We may even ask if it's worth it and want compliance more than we want relationship. In this episode, Ryan, Kayla, and Chris discuss how parents need to stay faithful to the task of connected parenting, even when their kids don't respond to their parenting. One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

It's easy to get distracted by the newest video or latest parenting trend, but are these things really the right thing for your family? When it comes to connected parenting, it helps to find your trusted voices and to go back to those resources that helped you find your way in the first place. New is not always better. In this episode, Ryan, Kayla, and Chris discuss the tried and true parenting that will help you take practical steps today to move your family on the path of connected parenting. Books mentioned in this episode:  Mindset The Connected Child Atomic Habits One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

When it comes to parenting, do you give up too soon? Do you struggle to get out of your comfort zone and try something new? If you're new here, or you've wandered away from the connected parenting approach, this episode is for you. Join Ryan, Kayla, and Chris in a discussion about our on-demand and attention-deficit society, and how that impacts our connected parenting approach. Share it with a friend and let us know what you think! Mentioned in this episode: The Kids Are Going to be as Good as We Are with Daren Jones - S11 E13 (#173) One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla continue their discussion on trauma-informed care. They share stories and examples of the practical application of connected parenting ideas and how they can be used to build trust. One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla take a long, hard look at trauma-informed care. They discuss what it is, what it isn't, and what it's become. As the ideas become more widely accepted, they can become more misunderstood, leading to actions that don't help those who have experienced trauma. One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla continue the discussion on how we can learn more about attachment in the Bible. In this episode, they discuss what we can learn about attachment, forgiveness, and reconciliation in the parable of the prodigal son. Leaving us to ponder, "Can I continue to love and pursue my children when they don't respect me and push me away?" One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla discuss how Biblical love and secure attachment work together. Many of us hear Jesus’ command to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” But we rarely stop to ask what that actually means in our homes, or consider our children as our neighbors. Loving your neighbor isn’t just about being nice; it’s about wanting what is best for someone else, in the same way that you want what’s best for yourself. One Big  Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

WE'RE BACK! After a break that was much too long, Chris, Ryan, and Kayla return and take a deeper dive into the topic of attachment. Listen as they discuss how the four attachment styles manifest in relationship with our kids and make a strong case for caregivers to make sense of their histories so they can break the negative generational cycles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to make sense of their past as well as have healthier relationships with those closest to them. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are still getting back to basics and are talking about attachment in this episode. Understanding relationships (attachment) is foundational in understanding why we relate to other people the way we do. It also helps us understand why our children relate to us the way they do. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are taking listener questions in this episode and they start with a fairly common one: food hoarding. One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are still getting back to basic and are talking about the brain in this episode again. They discuss how your brain creates, stores, and recalls memories and why it is an important survival mechanism.   One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are back after a short break and have decided to get back to basics. In this episode, they start with a conversation about the brain. They discuss how your brain was formed, how it processes information, and so much more.   One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by Jamie Finn to discuss birth family relationships. They talm about the importance of advocating for and honoring the children's birth families, and in doing so create a network of support for the children and their families.   One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan sat down with their friend Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, to discuss marriage. With almost 100 years of wedded experience, they shared what they've learned about themselves, their spouses, and how they've managed to stay connected while parenting their kids.    One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Email Produced by Dallas Stacy