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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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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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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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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

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

history with Phillip Campbell 

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I chat with Cheryl and Garreth about this beautiful labour of love that they are creating.  A collection of the beautiful stories in audio so that our kids can have access to rich and beautiful literature. Such a great addition to family reading.  

1:29 - Welcome and about the project
9:30 - Listening to audiobooks as a family 
11:47 - Every book is an adventure
12:40 - Audiobook production
17:19 - What are the age categories? 
21:38 - What was the source of inspiration? 
28:18 - How to listen 
36:41 - Books available on the podcast

The Thousand Good Books Project 

HeWo Catholic Audio Player 

Yoto Audio Player 

Recommended reading: 
The Restoration of Christian Culture by John Senior 

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Suzanne and I chat abut her beautiful new book: She Loved.  Thanks Suzanne for what you offer mothers . 

1:58 - Reaching out to others in time of need
4:54 - Welcome and about Suzanne 
10:45 - Suzanne's new book She Loved
18:31 - What impact do you hope this book will have?
22:21 - As parents we are always amateurs
25:12 - The vital role of motherhood 
35:00 - Remembering our vision and what truly matters

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Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts (podcast)

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A fascinating conversation on a recent study of homeschooled adults.  Co-author Albert Cheng, PhD, is a Cardus senior fellow and associate professor in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas.

Among his many achievements and areas of study, his research interests include character formation, school-choice policy, faith-based schooling, and homeschooling.  Our conversation about this study, Diverse Outcomes for a Diverse Population, reveals some interesting data about home educated adults as well as food for thought on our goals for family education.  

00:40 - Welcome 
5:16 - About Cardus 
9:08 - The study sample 
13:12 - Gathering data on homeschooling 
16:56 - Religious engagement in homeschoolers  
20:37 - Civic behavior results 
22:58 - Family formation and adoption of values 
26:04 - Geographical demographics 
28:16 - Structured vs. unstructured homeschooling 
31:07 - Parent and child relationships
35:48 - Most important takeaways

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