We believe that overcoming blocked care is best in community. In this episode, we explore the power of community and compassion in the journey of foster care and adoption. Kayla North generously shares her experiences of blocked care and how support, self-care, and practical strategies can lead to resilience and healing. They also talk about how mom’s found hope through attending Reclaim Compassion book clubs last summer.
Ryan and Kayla North are a dynamic husband-and wife duo who have dedicated their careers to helping adults create environments where children feel safe, welcome, and loved. Through their work, they have become trusted voices for parents, professionals, churches, and educators. They are Co-Founders of One Big Happy Home and the Empowered Parent Podcast.
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#126: [Mentor Moment] “You’re not my real mom!”
#125: Why You Should Play Games with Your Kids with Jack Berkenstock Jr., MHS
#124: [Mentor Moment] How can the Enneagram help adoptive parents?
#123: Play for the Exhausted Parent with Michelle Batten
#122: [Mentor Moment] How can I become a peaceful parent?
#121: An Introduction to Trauma & Tension Release Exercise (TRE) with Christa Bevan
#120: [Mentor Moment] How do I find the confidence to know what is best for my child?
#119: Prioritizing Your Marriage as Adoptive Parents with Currey and JJ Blandford
#118: Connecting Through Cooking with Chef Kibby
#117: Military Service and Your Teen with LTC (Ret) Colette Topfer
#116: [Mentor Moment] How do you connect well with kids over a large range of stages?
#115: How Understanding Childhood Trauma Will Transform your Parenting with Kristin Berry
#114: Enneagram Wisdom from Four Adoptive Moms
#113 [Mentor Moment] What is the most memorable gift you’ve received?
#112: Finding Hope as a Birth Mother with Hope O Baker
#111: Equine Therapy for Children with Early Adversity with Rebecca Britt
#110: What do I do if my teen wants to move out?
#109: Adoptee Reflections with Shelby and Veronica
#108: More Connection and Less Stress for the Holidays with Marie Fiebach
#107: Helping Children Understand Their Big Feelings with author, Jessica Sinarski
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