by Lance Osborne | Jun 17, 2015 | Episodes
In this episode, we unpack a recent study from Ohio State University researchers that shows when it comes to preventing divorce in adulthood, the more siblings the better. This is BIG news for big families!
by Lance Osborne | Jun 10, 2015 | Episodes
When you take your big ol’ family out to eat, is it an adventure or pure torture? In Episode 10, the guys discuss the pros and cons of taking a bunch of kids to fast food places and restaurants with table service. And if you listen all the way to the end and finish your food, you get to play on the play place! You can listen to the episode below, but we’d love it if you could subscribe. Don’t know how? Check this out: “How to listen to the show” Show notes: Bobby talked about Michi’s Ladder; Lance talked about Menchie’s Frozen...
by Lance Osborne | Jun 3, 2015 | Episodes
Part 2 of the “*another* new baby” discussion. Lance and Bobby walk through some of their experiences with the hospital stay and the eventual return home with a new baby. You can listen to the episode below, but we’d love it if you would subscribe. Don’t know how? Check this out: “How to listen to the show”...
by Lance Osborne | May 27, 2015 | Episodes
Your family’s already big. So, what’s it like when you add another baby to the mix? In the first part of a two-part series, Lance and Bobby go over some of the prep Above Average families do immediately before the new addition arrives. You can listen to the episode below, but we’d love it if you would subscribe. Don’t know how? Check this out: “How to listen to the show” Show notes: We talked about the “meal train” idea. Check out mealtrain.com, but let us know if you’d suggest any...
by Lance Osborne | May 20, 2015 | Episodes
Can you relate to ALL THE STUFF an Above Average family has? Is your garage and endless pile of children’s toys, bikes, and balls? Do you store it away? How much do you keep? Tune it to this episode to hear the guys discuss and offer practical tips and simple encouragement. You can listen to the episode below, but we’d love it if you could subscribe. Don’t know how? Check this out: “How to listen to the show” Show notes: We discussed Bobby’s bike-rack-thing. See pictures here. You can check out this awesome DIY post with more instructions and photos on building something similar. Listen to this episode on iTunes or Stitcher, or in the player below: Photo by Kevin Utting / CC BY...
by Lance Osborne | May 13, 2015 | Episodes
When you already have a lot of bodies in your home, what are some practical things to consider when you’re hosting even more bodies! In this episode the guys talk about some general ideas to consider when you have family or even another “Above Average” family from out of town coming to visit and stay with you! You can listen to the episode below, but we’d love it if you could subscribe. Don’t know how? Check this out: “How to listen to the show” Show notes: We mentioned our new Facebook page. If you get a sec, go “like” it. That date night we discussed? We spent some time on the pedestrian bridge in downtown Nashville. If you’re ever in town, check it out for some amazing views of the...
by Lance Osborne | May 8, 2015 | Blog
You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers. Here’s a quick video we made on how to rate and review Above Average (or any podcast) from your phone. (Source:...
by Lance Osborne | May 6, 2015 | Episodes
“Are those all yours?” asked the stranger at the grocery store as you maneuvered your brood through the aisles. “Oh my – *another* baby?!” said your mother-in-law after you revealed the big news. In this episode Lance and Bobby discuss catchphrases like these and share how they deal with the pressure society and relatives often put on a growing big family. We also talk about a rockin’ video from the Chapman family from North Carolina. Click here for the story, and here’s the...
by Lance Osborne | Apr 29, 2015 | Episodes
Lance and Bobby are joined by their wives, Sarah and Katherine. They introduce themselves, discuss their roles in our big fams, and share some of their favorite “momma moments.“ Photo by Pete Unseth / CC...
