About

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, equipping them with the tools to foster healing and connection.

Their commitment to empowering caregivers and strengthening families has earned them a well-deserved reputation as leaders in the fields of parenting and child development. Through conferences, workshops, online courses, articles, and personalized coaching, their transformative work continues to inspire and guide caregivers. Their passion is deeply personal—they have six children, four of whom joined their family through adoption from the foster care system.

As Co-Founders of One Big Happy Home, they provide valuable resources and support, offering practical strategies and emotional guidance to help caregivers address trauma, behavior challenges, and attachment issues. Their approach is rooted in empathy, understanding, and evidence-based techniques, creating a space where parents can learn and grow together. 

Kayla is a Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator, Ryan is Certified Praesidium Guardian, and they are both TBRI Practitioners.

Ryan is also the author of Wherever You Go: A 28-Day Devotional for Adoptive and Foster Parents, a heartfelt resource designed to encourage and uplift caregivers on their journey.

In addition to their work with families, Ryan and Kayla are the cohosts of Better Together, a marriage podcast that offers candid conversations, practical advice, and encouragement for couples seeking to strengthen their relationship.

They also cohost The Empowered Parent Podcast, where each episode delves into relevant parenting topics, offering insights and actionable strategies to help listeners navigate the challenges of raising children with trauma histories. Their warm and relatable on-air presence makes their podcasts go-to resources for those seeking wisdom, encouragement, and practical guidance.