Speaking with People at the Bring Change to Mind Revels & Revelations in New York City on Monday, Ryan said: “It’s genuine when I say I take a huge interest in their days and how things are going.”

Detailing how modern parenting has allowed for better understanding of the ins and outs of children and their upbringing, he said: “I think as parents, we are so much better equipped to handle the rigors of childhood through our kids now than when I was a kid,” adding: “It’s just totally different now.”

He continued: “People are much more self-aware. And that’s the thing we sort of hang our hat on the most is self-awareness with our kids. Not be happy, not be anything, just be self-aware and welcome everything in.”

Ryan, who along with Blake is raising  his four kids in their home in Bedford, New York, also gave insight into what the family’s day to day looks like, or at least his favorite part of their routine.

He continued: “I cannot speak for my wife, but it’s just from what I’ve observed,” adding: “But we love it. You know, we would be idiots to do this again if we didn’t love it.”

Plus, both Blake and Ryan know a thing or two about big families, and he noted: “I come from four [siblings]; Blake comes from five… Both of us are the youngest.”