The Empowered Parent Podcast

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are back with a new season and a new episode. They discuss how connected parenting works in big families. In part one, they discuss how being proactive is a foundational component of connecting at home.  Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

She's back! Chris and Ryan welcome Kayla back for this episode and they're talking about consequences. They talk about how to use them effectively and in ways that can help the parent-child relationship.  As mentioned in this episode Connection Over Consequences S08 - E17 Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris and Ryan are without Kayla again for this episode. They decide to hit record and see where the conversation takes them. Where it takes them to is a discussion of Ted Lasso and the importance of good leadership amongst other things. As mentioned in this episode Ted Lasso Darts Scene The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode. They discuss why the holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year as well as a very difficult time for us as well. They remind us that we need to "keep our balance" especially at this time of the year.  Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are back and discussing something important, gratitude. We often talk about how we wish our kids had more gratitude, but they discuss how we need to model lives of gratitude for our kids. They share some of the things they are thankful for and why our circumstances sometimes make it hard for us to be thankful. Become a Patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla are back and take on the topic of consequences. But before they discuss how to effectively use consequences, they talk about why connection can help make consequences less necessary.  Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan and joined once again by Chris's wife Kelly to continue the discussion on parenting teens.  Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

This episode of the podcast is a special one because Chris, Kayla, and Ryan and joined by Chris's wife Kelly to discuss parenting teens. They don't often discuss this subject, but as the number of teens is growing in their families they thought they would give it a shot. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode again and pick up where they left off talking about the power of being present with our kids. They share some practical things they have done in their families too. Resources Mentioned in this Episode BUILD: Creating a Foundation of Connection Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris and Ryan are without Kayla for this episode and they discuss the importance of being present and available for our kids. The boys share from their experiences as dads, they focus on the 5 Household Dysfunction ACES, and share why we need to maximize our time with our kids.  Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by their good friend Allison Highton for this special Mother's Day episode. They discuss the joy and struggles for moms and their kids and how their expectations of the day have changed over the years. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan pick up where they left off in the previous episode (Getting the Relationship Back on Track) and discuss how we can repair after rupture. They offer why it is important to make things right between us and our children and remind us of the important things to remember when trying to make things right. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan tackle a potentially difficult topic in this episode, repairing your mistakes with your kids. They discuss how apologizing and seeking forgiveness is a wonderful relationship tool as well as a great way to teach how to take responsibility for words and actions. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Following up on Episode 7 of this season, Chris gets practical and discusses strategies for managing transitions and meltdowns with Ryan and Kayla. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Kayla, and Ryan are joined by a very special guest for this episode, our very own Dallas Stacy. He is usually happiest producing, but we asked him to join us on the air to talk about recently becoming a dad.  Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris, Ryan, and Kayla the difficulties our kids experience with transitions. But they don't leave you hanging, they also share ideas to empower you to manage those transitions well.  Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

In our previous episode, Chris, Kayla, and Ryan discussed Challenging Behaviors. In this episode, they discuss how we can proactively build skills in our children to help them when they are struggling. Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Ryan, Kayla, and Chris discuss challenging behaviors. How do we figure out what our kids are trying to communicate to us? What part of the interaction stems from our own triggers, and how can we respond well? Mentioned in this episode The Whole-Brain Child BUILD: Creating a Foundation of Connection Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

In this episode, Ryan and Kayla discuss Jude Cassidy's Hallmarks of Secure Attachment and provide some practical tips to help you work on attachment with your kids. Resources mentioned in this episode The Strange Situation [watch video] The Power of Showing Up [buy book] Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy

Chris is back and in this episode, he discusses The Basics of Attachment with Ryan and Kayla. They talk about the stages of regulation, the cycle of attachment, and how our kids were likely to have missed these necessary stages of development. Also, Kayla shares how she has been a bad influence on Ryan Become a patron of the Empowered Parent Podcast We love that we can play a part in bringing hope, encouragement, and healing to families across the world. We are so thankful for the people who have poured into us so we could pour into others. Would you consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a patron of our podcast? One Big Happy Home Web | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Email | Trauma School | Patreon Produced by Dallas Stacy