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Elizabeth and I talk about what we can do when kids are bored.  And also when moms are burned out.


2:39 - My child doesn't cope well with boredom
8:04 - Providing structure and giving purpose
11:30 - Creating a space or boredom cupboard 
14:35 - Fun ideas and tools
21:59 - Accepting our limits and saying no
26:40 - Stacking and making things special
30:03 - Simple ways to make them feel loved


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Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry

Homeschooling, simplified: chocolate chip math: introducing arithmetic for little people, kindergarten to grade three, without programs or workbooks by Bonnie Landry

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A long time listener, Sofia, brings this question to the show...such a difficult time of life when you have two littles!  We discuss some strategies helping the toddler cope and managing the environment.


1:22 - Welcome Sofia!
3:45 - How to protect baby from hitting toddler
8:42 - Busy basket and activities
10:09 - Babywearing, having older siblings
12:02 - Talking to her outside of the circumstances
13:28 - Storybooks 
15:28 - Giving the toddler something to care for
17:41 - There is always room on my lap
20:10 - Helpful distractions


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Toddler activities:
Wikki Stix
Duplo - Town Truck and Excavator
Math Manipulatives - Math Link Cubes

Toddler books:
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
The Monks Make Amends

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Dr. Christine Schintgen is a mom, homeschooler, professor and President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry's Bay, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the home-life and work-life balance when God calls us to work outside the home.


3:45 - Importance of flexibility 
7:06 - Answering the call to work outside the home 
8:45 - Coping with difficulties 
12:14 - Madonna House and Catherine Doherty
19:11 - Daily prayer 
23:43 - Developing routine and connecting with family 
31:22 What are your biggest takeaways? 
34:03 - Taking time to assess things over the summer 
40-53 - About Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College 
48:11 - Advice and encouragement for working moms


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Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts in Christian Humanities; a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a choice of majors in History, Literature, and Classical and Early Christian Studies; and one-year and two-year Certificates in Christian Humanities.


Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College

Treasure in Heaven by Fr. Mark Goring (free PDF)

Treasure in Heaven : Journal Edition by Fr. Mark Goring (Amazon)

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Elizabeth and I answer a listener's questions on discipline, boundaries and how to take charge of a situation without damaging the relationship.


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The Catholic Coaching Podcast (Metanoia Catholic)

Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff

Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate

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Christina and I discuss a few things, focusing on the particular discipleship of our beautiful boys.   


5:41 - Healthy boundaries and transactional discipline
9:55 - Approach for young boys
12:45 - Discipline as they get older
17:04 - Swift action not reactive 
22:53 - Practicing humour and playfulness
26:02 - How to handle mouthy boys
34:12 - We model behaviour


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Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry 

if not carrot and stick, the WHAT (blog post) 

feeding boys (blog post) 

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Such a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of the book Hold On to Your Kids of which I have discussed frequently on this podcast and creator of the Neufeld Institute. We discuss the heart of attachment parenting, common misconceptions, and in depth on our need for connection and relationship. 

00:40 - Welcome and introduction
4:02 - Attachment misconceptions
5:45 - Your child's best bet
8:11 - Continuity of connection 
10:12 - Grace applied to parenting
12:21 - Facing togetherness not separation 
17:43 - Growing pains and healing
19:32 - Peer orientation
26:43 - Becoming the answer to your children
28:15 - Our need for togetherness
32:50 - Social media, technology and screens
36:02 - Knowing our children 
38:57 - Messiness is okay
40:27 - Upset is normal and natural
46:50 - How we build resilience
50:34 - Concise understanding of attachment


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Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
Neufeld Institute | Gordon Neufeld PhD
Neufeld Institute Free Resources 

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Elizabeth and I discuss strategies when things are difficult in our motherhood and homeschooling.

1:35 - We all have bad days   
6:30 - Getting through a crisis
9:52 - Lighthearted discipline
11:20 - Getting things done with a baby
20:34 - Pregnancy and coping with difficulties
23:02 - How it gets easier
26:17 - Attachment to adult vs. peers
34:04 - Screen time for education

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Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld

Revolution of Mercy: How Kindness Changes Everything by Bonnie Landry

Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most by Bonnie Landry 

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Author Julie Bogart joins me to discuss her new book and the keys to teaching writing - hint, it's not supposed to be boring!


2:33 - What is the structure of your writing curriculum?
6:05 - At the heart of writing
10:20 - Help! My Kids Hate Writing
15:01 - Teaching composition
18:38 - When to start and skills of writing
27:54 - Playful revision
32:54 - Speech arts
35:07 - Using technology and AI


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Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students into Brave Writers by Julie Bogart
Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age by Julie Bogart
Brave Writer | Writing Programs and Online Classes 

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We discuss many things.  Kids are some of the most interesting people I know.  https://beastacademy.com

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