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The Basics of Attachment S08 - E03 Jan 24, 2021

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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

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Fear and Felt Safety S08 - E02 Jan 13, 2021

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Ryan and Kayla are without Chris for this one where they discuss a foundational idea in trauma-informed care, felt-safety. They discuss the differences between being safe and feeling safe, and share a few strategies to help you create an environment where your kids feel safe.

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What Is Trauma? S08 - E01 Jan 06, 2021

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To start out the new year Ryan, Kayla, and Chris are getting back to the basics. In this episode they breakdown what trauma really is. From in utero trauma to various forms of abuse they break down the effects it can have and what you can do as a parent to help your kids through it.

Mentioned in this episode

Adverse Childhood Experiences Study (ACES) [CLICK HERE to take the ACE Assessment]
BUILD: Creating a Foundation of Connection [CLICK HERE to learn more about BUILD]

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Help For The Holidays (Part 2) S07 - E18 Dec 21, 2020

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Ryan, Kayla, and Chris are back for part two of Help For The Holidays. In this episode, they focus on the importance of setting expectations for your families and for your kids. They discuss being mindful of the desires of others, while also setting important boundaries for your family as things may look entirely different this holiday season. They also end this episode with an important debate, the merits of a fanny pack.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

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Help For The Holidays (Part 1) S07 - E17 Dec 15, 2020

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Christmas time is here and Ryan, Kayla, and Chris reflect on holidays past while also looking ahead to this year. They encourage parents to not be afraid of changing things up this year to accommodate these unique times. They also share some tips to stay in charge of your emotional state during the holidays as they can create some stressful and emotional situations.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

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Compromises S07 - E16 Nov 25, 2020

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In another episode of "Give Me an Example!" Ryan, Kayla, and Chris talk about compromises. Compromises, as opposed to bribes, can be such a powerful tool in our homes. It can be a difficult and confusing tool to employ. When used correctly parents can empower their kids and help to give them a voice.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

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Let's Hear From The Dads (Part 2) - S07 E15 Nov 17, 2020

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For part two of Let's Hear From The Dads, Ryan and Chris dig deeper into moments that impacted them at the start of their connected parenting journey, and how it compares to where they are now. They also discuss how moms can encourage dads and help foster healthy relationships throughout the home.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

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Let's Hear From The Dads (Part 1) - S07 E14 Nov 10, 2020

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After intently discussing how kids can create funny names for grandparents, Chris turns hosting duties over to Kayla for this episode. When it comes to connected parenting, at times the dads may be a bit hesitant. Chris and Ryan share about their early days of being introduced to connected parenting concepts and why it impacted them so much.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

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Trauma And Its Impact S07- E13 Oct 29, 2020

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Trauma can have an impact on parents and their children in ways we may not be aware of or expect. Fear can manifest itself in children as something innocent or seemingly harmless. Kayla, Ryan, and Chris talk about how trauma can impact children and how parents can show compassion and care to help love children through it.

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Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

Caregiver Burnout - S07 E12 Oct 18, 2020

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Many of us are growing weary of video calls and spending so much time at home in 2020. Making time for yourself and maintaining a community is even more important now than ever. Kayla, Ryan, and Chris talk about the importance of self care and ways to avoid burnout.

One Big Happy Home

Music: "Home" by Moses Uvere

Engineered and Produced by Dallas Stacy

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