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In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace. 


1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work
3:53 - I need to know what to do with this child!
5:04 - Email from a mom : concerns about 4.5 year old 
12:02 - When parenting feels like a nightmare // always tip toeing
14:50 - How can parents take the lead better?
18:14 - What do I do with a temper tantrum?
19:14 - If you're stuck 
26:13 - Staying in the moment with your child // caring
29:04 - Adapting our language to attachment
33:55 - Curiosity to connection and care
37:20 - Simple strategies to connect and build relationships


Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website)


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Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

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

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate


More podcast episodes featuring Dr. MacNamara:


Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book 

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In this part two I discuss more practical aspects of record keeping, transcript writing and building healthy communication with our teens. 


1:02 - What is a transcript? 
4:15 - Systems for assigning credits 
7:16 - Required and elective courses
9:30 - Importance of record keeping
13:23 - Our role as a parent
18:23 - Support and communication

Planning pages for high school 

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

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good habits spill over to other good habits


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Building a secure and trusting relationship with our teenagers is at the heart of this episode. I discuss practical information, credits most post-secondary institutions are looking for and supporting our teenagers in their decision making along the way.
 

1:45 - Laying the foundation
3:26 - It's okay if it's a confusing time
5:19 - Allowing our teens to make decisions 
7:52 - Relationship is vital
12:50 - A typical course of study
18:54 - Unschooling and conventional transcripts


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Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld

Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry

Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall

Getting along: the foundation of successful homeschooling (podcast)

maintain intimacy, maintain influence (blog post)

homeschooling high school (blog post + additional resources) 

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and yes, it affects your spiritual self ❤️


Sink Reflections

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Elizabeth and I take a listener's questions on motherhood in a difficult season and strategies for keeping joy in the picture.


1:57 - A listener's question
4:49 - Practical ideas for clingy little ones
9:27 - Collecting and unifying activities
18:36 - Feeling low and caring for children during pregnancy
23:57 - Bringing in extra care, nanny or mother's helper
26:58 - Our little ones are getting older
30:34 - Praying for the graces of our Marriage


adding homeschooling with a houseful of littles (blog post)

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It's hard.  Don't make it harder. 

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Nick Robinson joins me to talk about being a homeschooling dad. We also discuss the importance of finding your "why" for homeschooling, how seeking your teens input on their education can be super beneficial and wisdom on motivating ourselves and our children. 


00:40 - Involvement as a father in homeschooling 
11:36 - Expectations and taking time for assessment 
15:21 - Freedom in homeschooling 
16:26 - We're not trying to recreate public school in our homes 
19:39 - What if you're getting push back from the kids? 
23:01 - Acknowledging and negotiating with our teens 
28:31 - Record keeping resources 
35:40 - Is homeschooling right for your family
40:00 - Developing a family mission statement 
41:04 - Tip for motivating ourselves and our children

The Homeschool Helper + On Instagram @the_homeschoolhelper 

Planning Pages for High School 

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

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Such a great question!  Eye-spy for joy.  

things that kill joy (blog post)

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