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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


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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 

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Such a great question!  Eye-spy for joy.  

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A listener asks a great question: how much is too much?  And of course, that's for each family to decide themselves according to where you are at in life, but also your collective capacity.   So let's dive into that big question!

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Here's all the links!

Website:bchec.ca (http://bchec.ca/)

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579017518570

lnstagram:http://www.instagram.com/bchomeeducationconference

Email:mailto:[email protected]

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it matters because 

•  we can find our stuff
•  it makes us feel good
•  it's a form of beauty

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Today I welcome Lisa Marie Fletcher founder of The Canadian Homeschooler to discuss the upcoming Canadian Online Homeschool Conference (Feb. 2-6th 2026). We discuss what inspired the conference, what Lisa Marie is looking forward to the most and a look at this year's lineup including yours truly (Note: the Conference is open to everyone, even if you're not in Canada!)


1:09 - About Lisa Marie and The Canadian Homeschooler
3:31 - Structure and daily themes of the conference
11:43 - Attendance cost and resources for homeschoolers
14:32 - Watch party idea and kid specific sessions
17:43 - Lisa Marie's highlights for this year's conference
20:35 - Wrap up party
23:09 - Open to everyone, not just Canadians


The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference 

The Canadian Homeschooler: Homeschooling Resources for Families 

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three things that got me started

•  it's about love
•  order can be accomplished in little chunks
•  it's about discipline, which is virtue
  
  

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I address a fan mail inquiry about homeschooling resources for history, particularly for young children. What are the merits of Philip Campbell's history books and audio resources and the importance of read-alouds and interactive play.  Totally looking for that balance between structured education and free play.

If you scroll down on this link, you'll read different historical eras and reading suggestions for each:

SOCIAL STUDIES

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