34: Bop that Buckle! – Car Seats & Your Big Family
7 out of 10 children aren’t in their car seats properly. Even big families aren’t immune! In this episode, discover how and why to up your car seat game.
3 Unique Tips for Making Sure You Hit Your Goals
Have you set a lofty goal lately? Have a big goal that’s been on your list for a while – months or even years? And now you’re ready to re-commit and make it happen this time? Take it to the next level and give yourself the best chance at achieving what you’ve set out to do. If you’ve already made your plans using the “5 musts” we talked about in Episode 33, use these three additional techniques we culled from a Daily Mail article for extra help. 1. Find your why Some reasons for setting goals are pretty basic. You want to lose weight so your clothes fit better. Or you want to spend your money more wisely so you can amp up your retirement fund. But sometimes there’s a deeper meaning behind your goals. What if your goal of losing weight is more tied to not feeling bad when you take your kids to the beach? Or what if your spending is out of control because you go shopping when you’re a little blue? A Harvard psychology professor, Dr. Ellen Langer, told the Daily Mail Online: “‘If you don’t know what leads to the behavior in the first place, it’s only a matter of time before you’ll break [your resolution] in the second place.” Whether it’s a simple resolution or a serious goa, ask yourself, “Why am I choosing these plans?” Then take some time to genuinely think through your rationale and understand your thinking. You may find some new inspiration in truly committing to your goal “no matter what,” or you may even discover that you’ve set a...
33: Why You Should Ditch Your Resolutions
Ditch your resolutions, and instead learn how to actually accomplish what you want, and discover why it matters to your family.
32: Punch Out – Confession
Notes on frustrations and solidarity in big family parenting.
31: Happy Ho-Ho-Holidays!
Making the most of the holidays with your big family.
30: Raising Thankful Kids – Attitudes & Gratitudes
We’ve broken down this topic into two parts: talking and doing. When you’ve got a bunch of kids, both are important!
8 tips for instilling the virtue of chastity in your children
Ways to prepare and protect your kids’ hearts, bodies, and souls. Taken from our Above Average podcast interview with chastity speaker & author Jason Evert.
29: Interview with Jason Evert, author and speaker on the virtue of chastity
Lance interviews author and speaker Jason Evert about the importance of teaching chastity to your children, especially when you have a big family.
We’re All in for Owen
We’re All in for Owen! Toddler Owen Torti was born with a condition called LCHAD that requires him to eat hourly. Here’s why we’re helping spread the word!
28: MAILBAG – “When did you decide to have a big family?”
We were recently asked by a listener: “When did you decide to have a big family?” And we’ve got easy answers! (Just kidding. Listen to get the full story!)