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life in chunks, try it, you might like it15 Nov 202500:15:18

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a means of adapting

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a litany for pregnant women12 Nov 202500:03:54

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Martha, Martha episode 6: Sharing with you a litany to pray for the pregnant women in your life!

funny saints and helpful saints (blog post)


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my take on it: when kids won't show weakness11 Oct 202500:13:19

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Bravado. Toughness. When a child won't show their feelings, even thought we know they're there.  

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igniting a passion for learning: online courses with Homeschool Connections - and upcoming conference!13 Apr 202400:42:36

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Homeschool Connections founders Walter Crawford and Maureen Whittmann join me to discuss the online platform and how it is unique for homeschooling elementary through high school. We also discuss the upcoming online conference *click here for early bird pricing available until April 26, 2024*

2:11 - Welcome Walter and Maureen
6:52 - The beginnings of Homeschool Connections
11:20 - Live and recorded classes
20:59 - Enthusiasm and Dante
23:33 - Upcoming online conference
36:35 - Rooted in faith, growing in knowledge
40:19 - Everyone can benefit

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2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference
Homeschool Connections - Catholic Homeschool | High-Quality Courses
For the Love of Literature by Maureen Whittmann (Amazon)
big news, people (blog post) 

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Raising Critical Thinkers: foundation, practice and application - an interview with author Julie Bogart 06 Apr 202400:57:41

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Such a pleasure to have Julie Bogart join me to discuss her upcoming book and the importance of teaching writing and critical thinking skills in  our homeschool. 

00:41 - Welcome Julie / Beginnings in teaching writing 
4:27 - Becoming critical thinkers 
8:35 - Differing opinions in families/communities  
17:32 - Teaching children how to think, not what to think  
25:25 - Separating facts from fiction 
36:28 - Assumptions, biases and group think
45:10 - Debate and analysis of news articles 
52:08 - The importance of asking questions

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Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in an Age of Disinformation by Julie Bogart
Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in a Digital Age by Julie Bogart
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning and Life by Julie Bogart
language arts in high school (blog post)  

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #writing #criticalthinking #thinkingskills #discpline #research #study #parenting #opinion #debate 

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time for joy, time for housework30 Mar 202400:22:08

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Another repurposed episode from the pre-podcast days...

1:15 - Finding time, creating time
2:10 - Slowing down    
9:13 - Using a timer
12:06 - Make mealtimes easier
13:03 - A good day starts the night before
13:50 - Working alongside our children
18:23 - Managing during crisis

Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
indentured servants (blog post)
a day without programs or workbooks, part two: and all the rest (blog post)

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #planning #housework #organization #productivity #order #chores #joy 

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simplify your life23 Mar 202400:23:00

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Repurposing a YouTube live from a while back....

At the beginning of covid I did some YouTube live, and thought they’d be worthiwhile sharing.  Here’s where I make the bold statement that I can out talk covid 19.  And I did.  

1:20 - Why simplicity matters
6:31 - Start your day with a list
7:44 - Read to your kids
9:09 - Chaos undermines joy
14:35 - Assessing your life
18:40 - Slowing down and finding order

the law of diminishing returns (blog post)
the experience of reading (blog post) 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #order #simplicity #readaloud #planning #activities #joy 

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church and state: the importance of forming our children in the affairs of both16 Mar 202400:57:47

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Welcome to our guest, Patrick Brown, homeschool dad and host of the podcast Crown and Crozier. 

2:28 - Welcome Patrick, family life and podcast
13:14 - Raising our kids to be politically, economically awake
17:11 - Educating ourselves as parents
21:30 - Great resources available
32:08 - Voting, freedom and virtue
40:39 - Instilling a love of history
52:09 - Great examples of citizenship

Crown and Crozier Podcast
Twitter: crownandcrozier

US Conference of Catholic Bishops - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard Maybury
Usbourne Books - Politics and Government for Beginners
Thomas D'Arcy McGee: Canada's Greatest Catholic Statesman?  - Crown and Crozier     
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Thomas More: A Man for All Seasons

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how to get started homeschooling and dealing with resistance12 Mar 202400:46:26

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Christina and I discuss where to begin if you are new to homeschooling, especially if your child has already been in school.  How to establish a routine and create a playful, joyful environment for learning. We also discuss teaching a second language and using curriculum. 

2:51 - Facing loneliness in motherhood
7:55 - Where do you start if you want to homeschool?
14:27 - When the social life of school is appealing to the child 
22:16 - Approaches to raising bilingual children
25:58 - Teaching language arts in a second language
34:00 - Dealing with and avoiding resistance
40:01 - Child led learning

How do we start to make joy normal? Episode one. (Podcast)
Done by noon: efficient homeschooling (Podcast)
how do we know when to begin homeschooling and other very large questions (Podcast)
which curriculum to use for a preschooler - a longer answer than you probably want (Podcast)
Dictation workshop (Youtube)
actual dictation lesson (Youtube)
unsolicited advice: dictation is the answer (Blog post)
unsolicited advice: mastery in dictation (Blog post) 

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homeschooling and bioethics: the curricula of human dignity starts at home, an interview with Samantha Stephenson08 Mar 202401:06:42

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Homeschooling mom and author Samantha Stephenson joins me to discuss the moral formation of our children and how to discuss sensitive topics with our kids.

3:10 - Welcome Samantha!
6:19 - What is bioethics?
18:15 - How to approach difficult questions
23:19 - Using dignified language with our children
29:14 - Answering questions in an age appropriate manner
37:52 - Teaching the dignity of the human person
42:38 - Recommended movies and books
55:11 - What if our teens are pushing back?
1:02:40 - Final thoughts/advice for parents

Samantha Stephenson - mamaprays.com
On instagram:  @catholicmamaprays

Mama Prays Devotional by Samantha Stephenson
Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad by Samantha Stephenson
Prairie and Pine - Homeschool Literature Unit Studies
The Seven Big Myths about Marriage by Christopher Kaczor

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marquette - why talk about NFP on a homeschool podcast?01 Mar 202400:42:30

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Well.  If it makes your life simpler, let's try that out.

 2:10 - Welcome Ashlee!
3:30 - How did you learn about Marquette?
6:18 - What is ecological breastfeeding?
10:06 - NFP, FAM and how Marquette differs from other methods
18:42 - Would you use Marquette postpartum or while breastfeeding?
20:01 - Is it a challenging method to learn?
22:31 - Isn't NFP the same as contraception?
28:48 - Recommended reading
31:31 - Should you take a course to begin?
34:41 - Career, vocation and homeschooling

Vitae Fertility - Marquette Method 
Contact Ashlee:   Ashlee@vitaefertility.com

NFP Methods Comparison Chart - Vitae Fertility
How to Talk about the Use and Abuse of Natural Family Planning - Dr Kevin Miller
Marquette Method Professionals
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley
The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding by Sheila Kippley
Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley
The Catechism in a Year Podcast
Contraception: Why Not - Free Digital Download by Janet E. Smith
 Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden
Catholics and NFP (blog post) 

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oral reports - where are we going with this24 Feb 202400:33:27

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2:07 - What do you make of oral reports?
5:04 - Learning speech arts through coop activities 
14:26 - Historical fiction and memorization 
30:05 - Playing with dress up clothes

Homeschooling, simplified: great books to study Canadian history
The Poet's Eye by Arthur Alexander
Make Joy Normal Podcast by topic 

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talk about burnout17 Feb 202400:30:15

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This is a live talk I did online when covid happened, and I've decided to produce a few of them here, converted into a podcast episode. 

3:01 - Relationships first
5:58 - Develop a plan
7:12 - Simplicity in our homes
14:54 - Taking time off homeschooling
16:22 - Ideas for getting help
20:18 - Investing in yourself
25:12 - Creating your village
28:15 - Living in a functional community

Homeschooling simplified series
Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley 
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #relationships #attachment #selfcare #priorities #order #curriculum #simplicity #community #planning #perspective 

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seeking joy and finding purpose: an interview with Cathy Jo Lang 11 Oct 202500:39:43

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Cathy Jo Lang is a certified life coach and host of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast. We discuss our journey in embracing the Catholic faith, navigating tragedy, and finding support in creating and attaining our goals. 


 Cathy Jo Lang LLC - Coaching, Training and Speaking
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The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast

indelible marks (blog post) 


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realistic expectations 09 Feb 202400:07:40

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 Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most: securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness

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when fertility is winding down: an interview with Abbey31 Jan 202400:42:41

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Such a lovely interview where one of my sweet listeners, Abbey, brings questions about the bittersweet time when fertility is "pending" - the onset of menopause and the challenge of not knowing. 

4:05 - Welcome Abbey!
10:24 - Miscarriage and pregnancy after 40
13:53 - Being open to God's will
18:29 - Suffering and grace, the sense of loss and mourning
21:26 - Accepting changes in the body
24:41 - Offering up our suffering
32:18 - Menopause as being actually easier
36:23 - Healthy cycles and wholesome food

Are You Menstrual Podcast
The Freely Rooted Podcast
Fallon's Table - Recipes and Meal Plans 

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educating ourselves26 Jan 202400:44:46

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Literature for life: and interview with Joseph Pearce.  As always, Joseph Pearce has great insight and wisdom on literature and how we, as busy parents, can pursue educating ourselves alongside our children. 

6:31 - The desire to fill the gaps in our own education
16:04 - Creating habits of reading
24:55 - Increasing our knowledge of language and vocabulary
27:33 - Poems and authors that are accessible 
36:27 - Ignatius Critical Editions : Great works of civilization
42:47 - Should you always read the book before watching the movie?

Joseph Pearce - Member site : The Inner Sanctum
Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know by Joseph Pearce
Poems Every Catholic Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce
Poems Every Child Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce
Ignatius Critical Editions
poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast)
Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast)
the experience of reading (blog post) 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #literature #education #study #classics #technology #spirituality #reading #leisure #poetry 

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co-sleeping19 Jan 202400:59:45

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Jenna Beaugh and I chat about co-sleeping and attachment.
 
10:32 - Openness to life and relaxed parenting
14:21 - Co-sleeping and how it changed us
18:35 - Books and resources
24:28 - Until what age should you breastfeed your baby?
29:43 - What about kids who keep wanting to sleep with you?
32:33 - Growing in our faith journey 
40:03 - Spanking and aggression
46:20 - When older kids want to stay up with you
50:20 - Having babies later in life and menopause

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Sweet Sleep - La Leche League
Sleeping with Your Baby by James J. McKenna
The Baby Sleep Book by Dr. Sears
Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development
Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley
Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley

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What about college? And so much more. 13 Jan 202400:42:45

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In this episode, we talk about the why of college, intentionality in our choices and the pros and cons of going straight into college after high school.  But we also talk about a whole lotta random stuff - including, but not limited to: blending family traditions, the occult, homeschooling during crisis, the value of a hot water bottle and 1000 hours outside.  Enjoy!

1:28 - Blending family traditions
3:40 - Paganism, occult and shopping
8:31 - Do kids even need to go to college?
16:05 - Being prepared with a high school transcript
19:54 - Doing a gap year
22:18 - Finding Catholic community
25:43 - Homeschooling through sickness and crisis
37:38 - What if you fear you aren't doing enough?
40:00 - Don't debate with people who disagree with you

1000 Hours Outside Challenge 

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Christmas message!29 Dec 202300:05:09

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an interview with my 20 year old son, Abel16 Dec 202300:29:56

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Abel and I chat about homeschooling pros and cons, looking back on our family life and transitioning to post secondary.  Shout out to Abel's fans. 

2:00 - Graduating high school, transition to University
7:34 - What about essay writing?
11:54 - What were the strengths and weaknesses of your homeschool experience?
15:53 - Self learning in homeschooling
18:36 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
23:38 - Do you feel like you should have gone into a trade first?
25:02 - Playing video games 

Homeschool Connections

Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College

Trinity Western University

offensive posts (blog post) 

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How much is too much for teens, and what about all those quizzes and tests??09 Dec 202300:28:33

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Elizabeth and I take a listener's question and share some of our favourite Christmas storybooks and movies along the way.

00:53 - Enjoying a slow Advent  
5:37 - Favourite Christmas storybooks
9:33 - How much homework is too much for a 14 year old? 
14:14 - Figuring out what our family needs 
16:14 - Creating a family vision
18:48 - Quizzes and tests in homeschool learning 
25:15 - Top three Christmas movies

Star of Wonder - Advent Pilgrimage of Peace

enjoying your kids even more, family philosophy (blog post) 

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ADVENT and CHRISTMAS: Albert and I share family traditions02 Dec 202300:30:33

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My husband and I chat about things that we did over the years to mark Advent and Christmas!

1:45 - Midnight mass 
7:54 - Learning about the Sacramentals
15:18 - Blessing of the Christmas tree
16:49 - Advent family procession
19:37 - Jesse Tree tradition
22:46 - Christmas eve celebration meal
25:30 - Feast of St. Nicholas puppet show
28:33 - Creating a family culture

A Handbook of Catholic Sacramentals by Ann Ball

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Just do it: building community with Rebecca Genuis 25 Nov 202300:41:23

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Such a lovely conversation with my dear listener Rebecca! She shares some great ideas for gathering people and growing community.   

00:33 - Prayer request
1:11 - Welcome Rebecca, family and vocation
3:13 - Preconception, pregnancy and fertility health
8:04 - Professional development for homeschoolers
16:11 - Format for homeschool gathering
18:45 - Growing a community
23:31 -  How to reach out to other families and keep communication open
27:51 - Parenting issues are the most significant
32:37 - Supporting and loving our children
37:20 - Holiness and learning from our mistakes

Dr. Rebecca Genuis - Infertility, PCOS, preconception 

Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld 

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when boys play rough - weaponry, battles and heroic virtue 04 Oct 202500:31:34

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Elizabeth and I discuss boys and their tendency to play war-like games. Is it a cause for concern? Is it appropriate for boys being raised with Christian values? 

3:25 - Question from a listener 
6:41 - Elizabeth shares how she manages this issue in her home 
9:47 - Bonnie shares her comfort level with battles and weaponry in games 
13:12 - Could playing these games help our boys to develop virtue? 
15:04 - Finding them an outlet 
26:39 - Age appropriateness and book recommendation


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A Landscape with Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind by Michael D. O'Brien 


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Celebrating life, one crumb at a time - an interview on food, family and love with Jenna Beaugh22 Nov 202300:36:02

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Jenna Beaugh joins me to discuss family life and culture around the table. We discuss how to encourage our children in a love of cooking, setting the atmosphere around the table and how to increase joy in our homeschooling.

1:01 - Welcome Jenna, family and faith journey
6:30 - How did you start homeschooling?
9:40 - Importance of food and family culture
14:54 - What led you into culinary school?
17:04 - Encouraging a love of cooking, love of table
22:33 - Liturgical living, Advent and Christmas
29:01 - Book and future plans
31:33 - Final thoughts on how to instill a love of family time through food

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The Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz

SALT FAT ACID HEAT 

Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhD

Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book (podcast)

convoluted Christmas with joy (blog post) 

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closeness and learning: getting school work done without strife 02 Nov 202300:41:39

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Christina brings a great topic of discussion - can kids be trusted or will they take advantage of our goodness towards them?  We discuss productivity, discipline, authority and how to handle kids with controlling or manipulative behaviours. 

4:50 - Learning to trust our children
6:46 - Education as a place of building relationship
10:09 - What should we do when we get pushback? 
17:18 -  Learning to empathize with our children
21:39 - What if a child is manipulating you?
26:58 - Leadership and authority in parenting
30:29 - Respect goes both ways 
36:51 - Approach to conflict and relationships

Author Julie Bogart on Instagram @juliebravewriter

Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld

Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry

authority (blog post)

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Catholic Stories for Children: an interview with Trevor Rothaus14 Oct 202300:35:02

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Trevor Rothaus, creator of Catholic Stories for Children  joins me to discuss a fun and engaging way to teach the Catholic faith to children!

00:29 - Welcome Trevor & faith journey
4:15 - What is Catholic Stories for Children?
6:23 - Video production and animation
9:35 - How can people support you?
14:12 - Mass Guide and Feast Day Calendar
19:14 - Printable prayers and Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for kids
24:00 - Growing in virtue
28:28 - What do you have in store for the future?
32:57 - Where to start and encouragement

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forever learning (blog post) 

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Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book07 Oct 202301:05:57

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Wow, what a profound episode with Dr. Deborah MacNamara who joins me to discuss her new book Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids.  We discuss relationship as the foundation to our health, how food and attachment are interconnected and how to create a family culture where food draws us together, is joyful and life-giving.   
 
1:14 - Valuing the family meal, Bonnie's experience 
6:40 - Food will either serve attachment or soothe emotional distress 
11:50 - Receptivity and operating from the perspective of a role
13:48  What if we are met by resistance from our children? 
18:55 - Food culture in Italy: food draws people together, celebration, togetherness 
22:55 - The work of love and attachment was always meant to be invisible 
26:23 - Without connection children become more anxious, agitated, resistant 
28:58 - Attachment does not mean the kids run all over you 
34:11 - Not making an issue of food 
36:17 - How do you hold on to a teenager? 
38:24 - Food problems can become relationship problems  
49:25 -  Experiencing food, play, and invitation 
59:16 - Becoming your kid's best bet

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Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhD

Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or Anyone Else Who Acts Like One) by Deborah MacNamara

Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara (podcast)

respect (blog post)

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a conversation with Father Paul, our Holy Land pilgrimage chaplain01 Oct 202300:50:58

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Albert and I chat with Fr. Paul Houlis about pilgrimage, holiness, joy and blessings. 

Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New

2:11 - Welcome Fr. Paul and opening prayer
11:24 - Pilgrimages and greatest impact of being in the Holy Land
21:03 - What was your most profound experience?
25:46 - Feeling deeply, longing, and desire 
39:42 - About Fr. Paul's podcast : A Holy Mess Podcast
43:22 - What's your favourite thing about being Catholic?
44:42  - Securing joy,  gratitude and holiness

A Holy Mess Podcast

why I am catholic, chapter the first (blog post)

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feeling like a brand new homeschool mom: exploring high school years with Ashley15 Sep 202300:41:02

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It catches you by surprise. One day, they're all babies and little kids and you're having so much fun with all the schooling and suddenly, someone is 14 or 15!   It all seems to get a lot more serious and we find ourselves in a completely new landscape.  Thanks to Ashely for her willingness to share her questions and concerns on this podcast, as we explore that new landscape.

00:29 - Welcome Ashley!
2:03 - Developing a high school transcript
5:21 - Having a conversation with your teen about their future
7:48 - Write everything down that they do
11:02 - Discerning what's best for your family
19:20 - Developing a course and grading
28:25 - Coaching our children
34:52 - Family life and time management
38:35 - New school year, where to start?

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getting to graduation with grace (Youtube) 






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making kids do stuff we want them to do and making them stop doing stuff we don't want them to do01 Sep 202300:37:28

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2:11 - Welcome and gearing up for a new school year 
5:13 - How do you direct a 14 month old without rewards or consequences? 
11:13 - How do we get our kids to do things that they don't want to do? 
17:22 - Connect and direct
19:44 - Restricting computer time and video games
24:12 - Prevention and managing the environment for safety 
30:28 - Supportive parenting for creative and sneaky kids 

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back to school resources linked in the show notes29 Aug 202300:01:04

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my homeschool workshop in audio and video

Back to school free planning pages

Lydia's Catholic Saints timeline

Blog posts:

Planning your year with natural learning

Keeping track

Gearing up for the school year

Getting some mom time

Previous episodes:

What will you do all day? Developing routine with littles

Prepping for next year, what we really need


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seven strategies for simpler homes27 Aug 202300:44:17

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Thank you Kelly!  For more awesome tips on simplifying mom life, find Kelly here

https://www.simplehomemom.com/

1:09 - Welcome Kelly! 
2:37 - Strategy #1: Use Go-back Baskets 
5:43 - Strategy #2: Use loop planning for low stress chores 
11:41 - Strategy #3: Use blitz tidying as needed 
17:57 - Strategy #4: Commit to simple daily planning 
20:27 - Strategy #5: Use chore habits for less effort chores 
22:21 - Strategy #6: Commit to a weekly planning session 
24:40 - Strategy #7: Create a plan B chore routine
28:53 - How do you stay on-top of the basics? Meals, dishes? 
37:52 - How do you keep laundry flowing smoothly?

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defining joy and why homeschooling with joy matters 20 Aug 202301:02:21

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I have three lovely ladies, Teresa, Leah and Margaret bring their incredible and insightful questions to the podcast.  Honestly, I think this is one of the best episodes we've done...these gals are so insightful with wanting to understand such fundamental aspects of home education and family life.  Thank you, ladies, you are fabulous!

7:50 - How do you define joy? 
22:01 - Reactive response vs. tender response 
27:11 - Why the focus on joy?
41:30 - Growing spiritually with our kids
44:42 - Offering correction in a loving and dignified way 
50:19 - Where did you come across the philosophy of gentle parenting? 
59:55 - Combating angst and building resilience 


Homeschooling with JOY workshop videos

Searching for and Maintaining Peace

Let Beauty Speak

Bishop Barron seven deadly sins

Sheila Kippley

Hold Onto Your Kids

Episode on resilience


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my take on it: finding good examples of writing to share with kids29 Sep 202500:11:04

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my take on it, some thoughts on choosing writing samples

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random discussion about why we do the things we do15 Aug 202300:30:32

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Sorry sweeties, no show notes this time!!

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which curriculum to use for a preschooler - a longer answer than you probably want04 Aug 202300:24:53

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A listener submits a question, and well...I just launch.

Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New

2:32 - What curriculum do you recommend for a preschooler?
5:10 - How natural learning began in our home
11:41 - What I noticed over time
14:44 - Curricula stressors and math example
19:13 - Be the master of the curriculum
19:53 - Creating a loving learning environment

Bonnie Landry Youtube page 

The Three R's by Ruth Beechick

Homeschooling Simplified book series

gearing, part three, avoiding the things that kill joy (blog post) 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #preschool #curriculum #education #kindergarten #unschooling #discipline #math #natural #learning

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Concerns about post secondary? An interview with Oceana, enrolment advisor at Trinity Western University.25 Jul 202300:36:12

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1:42 - Welcome Oceana and about TWU
7:55 - What is the process for the homeschool student? 
12:55 - Support, financial aid and campus living 
19:00 - Athletic programs at TWU
20:03 - Catholic formation and transfer process 
23:25 - Travel study opportunities  
25:25 - When can you start your application? 
30:29 - Website and social media
31:40 - Details for application process and living on campus

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homeschooling high school: a typical course of study, what does that even mean? (blog post) 

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revolution of mercy, part five and final segment 14 Jul 202300:48:32

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The final component of "Revolution of Mercy" audio book version. 

00:47 - Chapter 7 - Be merciful and just
3:48 - Caring for our children's dignity
5:10 -  Forgiveness does not condone behaviour
11:19 - Chapter 8 - The Theology of the Body and dignity in relationships 
14:32 - The perfection of charity
17:31 - How we ought to respond to our children 
27:08 - Chapter 9 - Why not how
29:03 - Walking with our children 
31:49 - Acknowledging emotions and dealing with disappointment 
46:16 - What we are as families

Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything

Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall

Man & Woman He Created Them (Theology of the Body) by Pope John Paul II

Breastfeeding & Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley

it ain't a perfect world (blog post)

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revolution of mercy, part four06 Jul 202300:31:27

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00:44 - Carrot and Stick discipline
3:45 - Chapter 5 - Filling our children's tanks
 3:57 - Disinterested service
5:29 - Gentle discipleship
7:45 - Controlling our reactions
 10:36 - Striving for perfection
13:30 - Chapter 6 - Our tanks need filling too
15:49 - Seeking God in the Sacraments
20:11 - Prayer and fasting

Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall

Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe

Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues by Fr. Robert Barron (YouTube)

fasting is good (blog post)

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revolution of mercy, part three 01 Jul 202300:25:09

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I continue to read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way.

 Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New

2:31 - Chapter 3 - Agitation, discord and grace
5:07 - Living in a state of contradiction
7:28 - Ideals and expectations 
8:46 - Living in the moment
9:43 - Strong reactions and supernatural grace
13:20 - Chapter 4 - Relationships and transaction
14:28 - Rewards and consequences system
17:31 - God's love is not transactional

Hold On to Your Kids

attachment parenting and the sermon on the mount (blog post) 

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revolution of mercy, part two22 Jun 202300:25:36

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I read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way.

00:50 - Understanding the temperament God gave you
2:34 -Forming a receptive heart
4:35 - Walking beside our children in discipleship
9:24 - Chapter 2 - What is a family and why is it so hard?
12:27 - An intimate community of life and love
14:11 - Heroic virtue and holiness
17:33 - Our children are more responsive to tenderness
22:37 - Why did God make me?

Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything

The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett

Familiaris Consortio, Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II

motherhood: an apprenticeship in self-denial (blog post) 

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revolution of mercy, part one19 Jun 202300:14:29

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I read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way.

2:11 - Chapter One - Receptivity
3:05 - Love is an act of the will
3:32 - Remembering is the hard part
6:02 - Managing children's behaviour or securing cooperation
7:19 - Rewards and consequences
8:38 - Emotional distance compromises guiding influence
9:16 - Covenant implies a relationship of trust
10:15 - Conversion is a life long process

Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything 

dead and almost dead (blog post) 

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poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce02 Jun 202300:46:20

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Fantastic interview with Joseph Pearce, bringing clarity to the things that matter most. 

Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New

5:32 - Welcome Joseph and literary works
8:14 - Why does poetry matter? 
14:01 - Developing writing skills, vocabulary and memorization
18:52 - Where do silliness and funny poems fit in?
23:11 - Why/how did you choose these particular poems for your book?
28:40 - Teaching Language Arts through dictation
43:54 - Writing poetry as an adult

Poems Every Child Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce

The Inner Sanctum Membership

Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast)

Race with the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love by Joseph Pearce

Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa

Faith of Our Fathers by Joseph Pearce

Questions about dictation (podcast)

phonics, dictation and learning language arts in context (podcast)

primer on dictation (podcast)

Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis (audiobook)

poetry and Shakespeare for the uninclined (blog post)

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harsh realities17 May 202300:06:39

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Trigger warning.  Difficult topic. 

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Baby and Bedsharing Solutions: holistic, gentle sleep coaching with Heather Boyd 27 Sep 202500:47:56

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00:42 - Welcome Heather 
3:37 - The Baby Sleep Connection Podcast 
5:39 - What to do when spouse disagrees with bed sharing 
11:33 - Reducing the risk of sharing sleep space 
12:24 - Supporting the emotional and developmental needs of our toddlers 
19:11 - Counterwill and separation trauma
26:00 - Connection, feeling safe and unconditionally loved 
28:52 - Attachment and walking alongside our kids
38:27 - Safety tips for bedsharing when baby is mobile 


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On Instagram @familysleep.ca
On Facebook Family Sleep with Heather Boyd 

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transcendentals: that which transcends and why it matters (an interview with John Paul Meenan)06 May 202300:56:12

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We welcome once again Prof. John Paul Meenan to discuss the transcendentals (Truth, Goodness, Unity and Beauty) and how they manifest themselves in our lives. We discuss discernment in the moral life, how God draws us to deeper conversion and a few helpful resources. 

Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New

3:58 - Defining and understanding the transcendentals
12:46 - God's Law and the natural law
22:33 - Beauty and the science of Beauty
32:00 - On the moral life and conversion
42:37 - The role of Unity
46:15 - Simple ways to deepen our understanding 
51:02 - The transcendentals as the pathway to God

The Way of Beauty by David Clayton

Art and Scholasticism by Jacques Maritain

Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice

Discernment: how do we know if we're making the right decisions - an interview with John Paul Meenan (podcast)

eyes to see (blog post) 

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mom guilt: moving forward 29 Apr 202300:31:05

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We fall short.... so many times...but how do we handle the guilt from our shortcomings?  Elizabeth and I discuss possible sources of guilt, the importance of healing from our wounds and share some helpful resources.

00:36 - Holy Week and Easter family traditions
2:26 - How do we handle guilt from snapping at our kids?
5:57 - Importance of asking ourselves "why"
12:34 - Becoming aware of our negative thought patterns
18:06 - Learning to be okay with messing up
23:56 - Refreshing our attachment / kids with compromised attachment

Catholic All Year with Kendra Tierney

A Continual Feast by Evelyn Vitz

Adam Young Counseling - What Every Child Needs From Their Parents

111. Wounds: "You Can't Heal a Wound by Saying It's Not There"
Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts

112. Loving Through Our Wounds - Motherhood - with Dr. Bob Schuchts
Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts

CatholicPsych Institute

The 5 Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman

The Temperament God Gave Your Kids by Art Bennett

examination of conscience 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #patience #guilt #parenting #forgiveness #prayer #attachment 

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meeting the needs of our eldest when we have a mittfull of littles22 Apr 202300:35:34

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Elizabeth and I take on this question, and then I get two other mothers near and dear to me to weigh in on this topic.  Zoe and Rachel share their thoughts on how they make (made) it work with a lotta young ones. 

1:54 - Acknowledging the needs of our eldest 
6:46 - Opportunities to connect 
9:02 - Caring for children with learning disabilities 
13:32 - Stepping back and assessing things
19:36 - Crowdsourcing interview with Zoe
23:27 - Crowdsourcing interview with Rachel

our airbnb (link)

homeschooling children with special needs: an interview with Maureen Wittman (podcast)

from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey (podcast)

tea with girls (blog post)

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #relationships #planning #readaloud #gratitude

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