My wife and were reading through Proverbs together at night after we put the kids to bed. When we read chapter 27 I had to stop and re-read verse 7. “He who is full loathes honey, but to the hungry even what is bitter tastes sweet.” The catch 22 of parenting has never been more [...]
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.
It ain’t easy
Being a foster parent is hard. I thought it would be easier when we started fostering all those years ago. And to some degree it was easier. We were younger. We didn't have any other kids. Starry eyed idealists I guess. But things are changing. We're getting older. We have three kids now and there [...]