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Elizabeth brings some great questions today.  When do you force a child to push through something difficult.  The importance of math facts.  Addressing grade appropriate milestones.

 
00:15 - What is your favourite mom hack?
5:19 - When a child pushes back out of laziness or stubbornness
12:48 - Practicing math facts, math support
20:40 - How do you gauge if your child is on track for educational milestones?   
31:40 - How to be gentle with a child who is not grasping a concept



Ever Ancient, Ever New:
Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula


Wordle

Vacation Fun Mad Libs : World's Greatest Word Game



reasons not to homeschool #4 - I won't know what to do at each grade level (blog post)



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This short talk was previously given at a conference, I know I'm on this rant all the time, but I think it needs to be shared, so once again, a balance of order is so important for increasing the peace in our lives. 

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One of the people who lifted me up and encouraged me to look at what God has given me more closely, Katherine is one of my dearest friends.  We talk about being awesome, and how to help others be awesome.  


00:12 - Welcome Katherine, how we met and things you do
13:14 - Creating interesting experiences around the liturgical seasons, history 
16:57 - It doesn't have to be one more subject, organic learning 
17:54 - A Thousand Hours Outdoors challenge for families 
20:29 - How do we access our gifts and how can we grow with them? 
24:55 - Importance of speaking positively 
27:00 - We get energized when we recognize our strengths and gifts  
28:42 - Building up our kids and helping them be aware of their gifts
31:10 - Best piece of advice for moms with busy families 

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1000 Hours Outside

Called & Gifted Discernment Process by Catherine of Siena Institute 

Aptitude Testing  by Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation



building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post)



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Tan has developed a homeschool support system worth taking a look at.  Krista from Tan books is so full of enthusiasm for her work supporting parents and families with what Tan has to offer.  We talk about what homeschooling can look like, and de-stressing the parents who want to create a joy filled environment. 


2:12 - Welcome Krista and about Tan books
5:06 - About TAN Academy and how it operates
19:11 - Support for learning disabilities and when your child is behind 
26:35 - You don't need to sweat it over testing
27:58 - Preparation for college or university and negotiating tuition
30:52 - Is TAN Academy available to international families?
39:01 - Homeschool one year at a time, one day at a time 
43:16 - Mentorship and finding community
47:06 - Story of Civilization, Story of the Bible, Story of the Church
52:23 - TAN Academy is like a blend of Seton and Mother of Divine Grace


TAN Books
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Ever Ancient, Ever New:
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Classic Learning Test (CLT)

 
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Phillip Campbell : Story of Civilization, Story of the Bible, Story of the Church


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Greta is a lovely human being.  Second generation homeschool mom with a husband,  four kids and a great attitude.  Adventure, big or small, is a place where we can connect with our family and community.  Greta shares her story, her desire and purpose in adventuring, and her passion. 


3:51 - Being a 2nd gen homeschooler and joys of homeschooling
7:49 - About Greta's new book "100 Days of Adventure"
10:24 - Where creativity comes from and how to foster it
18:15 - What kind of adventures do you share in your book? 
29:06 - Ideas for starting an adventure club or a book club
33:53 - How would you encourage another mom to start something? 
38:10 - Give your kids the opportunity to take charge and lead you
40:39 - For someone starting out in homeschooling and in adventures


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100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects and Field Trips for Every Season by Greta Eskridge


Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids by Greta Eskridge




living the dream (blog post)




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Vivian is so lovely.  Her love of family, literature and God (not in that order) filters out so tangibly to our listeners.  Ignatius has been a remarkable part of our family and faith journey over the years, we're so grateful that they do what they do. 


1:08 - Welcome Vivian and about Ignatius Press
2:56 - What is your favourite children's picture book?
11:04 - What does Ignatius Press look for in good children's literature?
17:38 - Books with great reading lists
22:58 - It doesn't have to be Christian to be a good book
34:21 - What defines a great book and creating a reading culture
43:37 - Booklists, fairytales and importance of reading the originals 
50:29 - Reading and watching great films as a family
54:11 - Eating dinner together as a family, reading poetry and plays as a family
58:51 - Stacking your goals and forming our children


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Mary, the Mother of Jesus by Tomie dePaola
The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola
Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus by Tomie dePaola
The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander
Bethlehem Books - Literature to Feed the Imagination
New Vision Books
Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura M. Berquist
Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them by Cheri Blomquist
A Landscape with Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind by Michael D. O'Brien
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie



Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them - an interview with aut

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Elizabeth and I revel in our favourite books once again, story books, novels, parenting,  adult spiritual growth, historical fiction.  So much fun. 


1:43 - What is your all-time favourite easy family meal?
5:55 - Favourite story books
     Something from Nothing
     Our Lady's Wardrobe
     Frog and Toad are Friends
     Winnie the Pooh
     James Herriot's Treasury for Children
     Berlioz the Bear
     The Tale of the Three Trees
     Petook
     My Bible Friends
     Beauty and the Beast
     St George and the Dragon
     The Kitchen Knight
      Books by Tomie dePaola
     The Bookshelf for Boys and Girls
     The Night Knight
18:29 - Favourite non-fiction 
     The Miracle of Life, A Parent and Child Book about Birth
     The Something Egg
     Polar the Titanic Bear
     Eyewitness books
     Incredible Cross=Section Collection
23:27 - Favourite historical fiction
      A Christmas Carol
     The Witch of Blackbird Pond
     Books by E.B. White 
     Outlaws of Ravenhurst
     Fever 1793
     The Devil's Arithmetic
     Behind the Bedroom Wall
     The Winged Watchman
     The Wheel on the School
     The Vikings
     Rolf and the Viking Bow
     Way of the Warrior Kid
29:06 - Books for personal growth/homeschooling  
     The Dolores Passion of our Lord
     Favorite Poems Old and New
     The Three Rs
     The Temperament God Gave You
     The Life Giving Home
     The Life Giving Table
     Introduction to the Devout Life
     Books by Fr. Jacques Philippe 
     The Saints Who Saw Hell
39:05 - Favourite novels
     Fr. Elijah
     The Lord of the Rings
     To Kill a Mockingbird
     Books by P.G. Wodehouse
     Peter and the Starcatchers

 
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the bigger picture of reading story books (blog post)




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TRIGGER WARNING.  See below.  Dear friends...this is pretty raw.  Christina brings a listeners question to the show ~ tell us about your conversion.  It could have been raw-er, I suppose, but  raw enough that I'm not putting it up on social media...  Also, the editing is kind of poor.  Sorry, no excuses.   A while back, someone wrote in that they'd love to hear my conversion story.  And, my friends, trigger warning:  I experienced marital abuse.  Subscribers to the podcast will see it, and if you feel there's someone who needs to hear my story, for some reason, please share. 

Blessings to you. Bonnie

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If you have children, you need to hear this.  Heather Boyd is an occupational therapist, specializing in... sleep.

She is on a mission to help families navigate their baby’s sleep and development through family-centred therapy, evidence, attachment theory, and empathy.  She provides the information and tools you need to help your baby thrive, increase your confidence, and help parents thrive!


00:14 - Welcome and about Heather
5:48 - How does lack of sleep affect us?
12:50 - Are there safe ways to bedshare?
19:32 - How do we navigate all the conflicting advice around baby sleep? 
24:41 -Sleep training and leading baby towards sleep 
34:27 - What are your thoughts on baby crying himself to sleep?
39:32 - Accepting the challenges and parent wellness   
45:19 - Package sessions and free resources available
53:47 - Are there things that people can do prior to having children to help prepare?


Heather Boyd - Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development
             6 Stages to Understand Your Baby's Sleep from Birth to 5 Years
             Discipline - Five Ways to Use Connection To Get Cooperation

 
Safe Co-sleeping Guidelines by Dr. James McKenna
Thursday Tip: Breastfeeding and Bed Sharing | La Leche League Canada

Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive by Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Part 1 of 3)
Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 2 of 3)
Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 3 of 3)

why attachment (blog post)


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