19: Pros & Cons of a Big Family… according to an Irish Newspaper
If you already have a big family, you could write a “pro / con” list in a heartbeat. But an article we came across had a short list like this that was worth poking fun at.
18: Making Time for Each Kid – Ways to give them individual attention
One of the classic challenges with (or objections to!) a big family is lovingly giving all your kids individual attention. Here are some ways to fix that.
17: You’re About to Get Schooled – Public vs. Private Schools vs. Homeschooling
Let’s talk about the options you have when it comes to educating your big family. We look at the big three – Public Schools (free! close to home!), Private Schools (high quality! faith formation!), and Homeschooling (environment! flexibility!) – and share our experiences with each.
16: Bedroom Arrangements (Do you even *need* beds?)
With lots of kids in your fam, who sleeps where in your house? With lots of kids, who sleeps where in your house? Who gets their own room? Do they make quadruple bunkbeds? When you’ve got an Above Average family, sometimes it’s complicated figuring out this stuff. Lance and Bobby cover all this and more in this episode. You can listen to the show on iTunes or Stitcher, or in the player below: Photo by vastateparksstaff / CC BY...Heads Up: Summer Break 2015
We’re taking this week off, but we’ll be back next week with a brand new show! Here’s the “heads up” message Lance recorded from the...
15: Expert guest Chris LoCurto – Personality Styles in Your Big Family
LifePlan & leadership expert Chris LoCurto discusses how knowing your family’s and your own personality styles improves communication and strengthens bonds.
14: The Doctor Is In – Guest: Pediatrician Dr. John Phillips
A pediatrician shares ways to improve doctor’s visits and much more. Dr. John Phillips with Owensboro Health in Owensboro, Kentucky sits down with Lance and discusses taking your big family to see the doctor (specifically cramming lots of bodies in a tiny room), the “screen time” problem, and the benefits he has seen kids experience when they have many siblings. One thing you won’t hear on the show is something you can only see here – this great image from a marketing campaign with Dr. John joined the Owensboro Health / OneHealth Pediatric Center team. John and his wife Holly have 3 wonderful kids, so they know what it’s like to have a “busy” household! Subscribe and listen to this episode on iTunes or Stitcher, or play it...
13: Hit the Road Jack – The Travel Show
How to make your big family’s road trip a little better It’s summertime! And for many families that means some road tripping is about to go down. Lance and Bobby tackle a ton in this episode, from tips for trip planning to how to stay sane in the van (or – in some cases – bus), and from eating healthy on the road to dealing with digital devices while traveling. The podcast is live on iTunes now or you can play the episode below: In this episode we mentioned… Bobby and Kat’s favorite list app, Listary:...
12: Fame, Fortune, and Feeding Many Mouths – Celebrities with big families
What do Bill Murray, Elon Musk, and P. Diddy have in common? Big fams!