We have just completed another commencement season here in Texas. High schools and colleges were graduating people by the thousands most weekends between mid-May and mid-June. In the midst of it all, I attended a high school graduation and was very impressed as I listened to the kids speak and as I heared about their [...]
Author: Ryan North
Ryan North is the Co-Founder of One Big Happy Home and creator of The Empowered Parent Podcast. He is a recognized expert on childhood trauma, a TBRI Practitioner, and develops training materials for parents, schools, churches, and child-placing agencies. Ryan is a sought-after speaker known for his engaging and practical approach to communicating complex issues clearly and relatable to a wide range of audiences.
Why Changing a Child’s Story Matters
One of the most helpful things ever shared with me is the idea that we spend as much time managing perceptions as we do dealing with reality. That rings true in almost every avenue of life and perhaps none more so than with our kids, especially as it relates to their self-worth and self-image. Some [...]
How Long Do I Have to Parent This Way?
Watch as Dr. Karyn Purvis encourages adoptive and foster parents to embrace trust-based parenting as the ânew normalâ that God has called them to as an essential part of the journey. This video originally appears on Empowered to Connect.
When Fear Looks Like Control
Some of my favorite works of art are Julian Beever's sidewalk illusions. If you haven't seen them they are truly amazing! He employs a technique called trompe l'oeil which is French for deceive the eye. He creates images that, when viewed from the correct angle, are optical illusions that appear to be three dimensional. It [...]
Who Has The Greater Responsibility?
One of the biggest struggles I've had as a parent is a pretty common one. And that is requiring better behavior from my children than I require from other adults or even myself. One of the ways I usually justify the higher standard for my kids is that I am teaching them and training them [...]
One Day Without Shoes
Change the road ahead for millions and join in on April 29, 2014. One Day Without Shoes is the annual day when we take off our shoes to raise global awareness for children's health and education. Start a conversation for change by going without shoes and sharing what you're doing, outside or online.   Like us on Facebook | [...]
That’s My King
Playing this video on Easter Sunday is a tradition at our church. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upGCMl_b0n4
Are You Stuck on Friday?
Today is Good Friday and all over the world Christians will gather to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. Churches will be full of the faithful and the marginal (outside of Motherâs Day and Christmas Eve, Easter is the most attended church service) all participating in one of the most somber services on the calendar. [...]
You’ve Got Perceptions, I’ve Got Reality
One of the most helpful things ever shared with me is the idea that we spend as much time managing perceptions as we do dealing with reality. That rings true in almost every avenue of life and perhaps none more so than with our kids, especially as it relates to their self-worth and self-image. Some [...]
We Don’t Need More Rules, We Need Better People
We live in a world with too many rules, and I donât think that many people would disagree with me. We are reminded daily that someone (person or entity) has taken it upon themselves to determine what is best for the rest of us. I guess thatâs OK if you like being micromanaged, but I [...]