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make joy normal: cozy homeschooling — 426 episodes
rediscovering rest: an interview with Hannah Chartier and a life update :)
Conception, pregnancy and birth: Catholic moms share their stories
talking to young children about human sexuality
guard, reveal, communicate, witness
sphere of influence
something I learned during Lent
Pope John Paul II and all his awesomeness
motherhood
Justice
practicing Catholics
gratitude
managing depleting activities
taking care of ourselves
setting goals
why did God make me
babies and the village
the role of love in education
talking about mercy
the spiritual riches of a new human life
fasting, prayer and almsgiving in our own households
family, become what you are
maintaining stability
why not how
What is a family and why is it so hard?
remembering is the hard part
START HERE: a five minute guide to this podcast
date night with the Landrys
snacks at our house
the theology of the body and dignity in relationships
receptivity
some scrambly thoughts
Listeners! major news, podcast pivot coming soon
our tanks need filling, too
filling our children's tanks
more on the four temperaments
self awareness and resilience
three habits to build resilience in one commitment
some qualities of resilience
what is resilience?
when your child is in the middle of a crisis
we all want happiness
The kindness you do
good ways to learn
Interview with Father Harrison: the parent's role in educating their children
more thoughts on streamlining meals
streamlining meal time
How are we supposed to be perfect?
responding vs. reacting
the gift of empathy
it's that simple, it's that difficult
walking with you
can you evangelize others before you're a model Christian?
what does pray always even mean?
agitation, discord and grace
Why I'm Catholic, standing on holy ground
Why I'm Catholic pt. 2
magnanimity
don't make discipline a place of contention
kissing chaos goodbye
what makes it hard to be kind
what kind of adults do we want to raise
why I'm Catholic, pt. 1
compliance
you're the hero of this story
God defines success differently
distractions
Walk with
training ourselves to press the pause button
does the punishment fit the crime?
the virtue of friendliness
not perfect but faithful: Catholic Community part two
not perfect but faithful: Catholic community
Gentle parenting large families
Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family - an interview with author Josée Bergeron
reflecting on thirty years of marriage (today!!)
turn off the screen, turn on your imagination: an interview with writer and director of Hope Springs audio drama series, Paul McCusker
suffering
my take on it: doing this with a new baby part two :)
the role and significance of a godparent
my take on it: what does this look like with a new baby?
just pick one thing
my take on it: should I homeschool?
launching our children: joy and heartache
chastity, purity, modesty: an interview with John Paul Meenan on guiding young adults
my take on it: unmotivated young teens
moving from theory to practice, part three on DISCIPLINE with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
when your brain gets scrambly
moving from theory to practice, part two on BEHAVIOUR with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
little ways to develop discipline
moving from theory to practice, a three part mini-series with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
homeschooling high school, part two
the discipline of order
homeschooling high school, part one
just one small thing every day
pregnancy and motherhood in difficult seasons: strategies for the early years
my take on it: starting homeschooling with only have little ones
homeschool dads, the joy of homeschooling and finding motivation: an interview with Nick Robinson
my take on it: helping kids notice happy moments
how much is too much: discerning our kids activities
PSA! British Columbia Home Education Conference!
why order matters
growth and connection for homeschoolers: The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference with Lisa Marie Fletcher
take aways for household order
my take on it: when to begin history studies
the first two reasons to rethink carrots and sticks
when it's time to get off social media a discussion with Jenna Beaugh
if not carrot and stick, then what
Real life with Zoe: how do you do that?
people before things
my take on it: a Christmas tradition to share
gaining order
a little prayer
Luke 12:48
audiobooks for the win
marriage routines
the covenant of marriage
embracing Advent
life in chunks, try it, you might like it
a litany for pregnant women
in dark places
mystical experiences
Jesse Tree
paradise was not made for cowards
behind the curtain
hitting, biting and aggressive behaviours - what do our children need?
PSA: distracted by many things AND a link to follow
my take on it: lying
my take on it: when kids won't show weakness
seeking joy and finding purpose: an interview with Cathy Jo Lang
when boys play rough - weaponry, battles and heroic virtue
my take on it: finding good examples of writing to share with kids
Baby and Bedsharing Solutions: holistic, gentle sleep coaching with Heather Boyd
raising a voracious reader
my take on it: follow up to dealing with boredom
my take on it: managing meltdowns
the many benefits of soft sole barefoot shoes for baby and toddler - an interview with Sofia Walker
my take on it: fractured wrist and dealing with kids boredom
my take on it: doubts and isolation and the beginning of the school year
my take on it: how much time is enough time to give my kids
my take on it: meeting the needs of our older kids when babies abound
my take on it: avoiding bedtime battles
my take on it: cosleeping and safety
my take on it: addressing the why of being at home
defiance, disobedience and acting out
fan mail catch up!
art and beauty: an interview with artist Chris Lewis
boredom and burnout
what can we do when the toddler hits the baby
PSA. Two, in fact. Updated resource page!
work-life balance as a homeschooling mom: an interview with Dr. Christine Schintgen
fostering obedience and handling big emotions as they get older
boys and boundaries
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - an interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
getting through difficulties and overwhelm in motherhood
Help! My kid hates writing! Julie Bogart, fired up.
interview with grandkids
1000 good books project
She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood - an interview with author Suzanne Bilodeau
two minute public service announcement: coaching
Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus Education Survey: a conversation with co-author Albert Cheng
random tidbits with Zoe
loneliness in motherhood and finding solutions
how to organize events
my take on it - when to start school
living the season of Lent as a family
streamlining meals for convenience
my take on it - can a child be too attached/when kids goof off during prayers
my take on it - learning sign language and filling tanks
being faithful through difficult seasons, teaching virtue and answering tough questions
speaking the language of math
the fruits of a homeschool life: homeschool saints podcast
PSA - pre-recorded dictation class available for purchase
baby steps for converts, homeschool with little ones and remembering to sparkle
Breastfeeding through the ages and stages: child-led weaning, tandem nursing and co-sleeping
high schoolers, moving right along
this one's for you, high schoolers (and your parents too)
fan mail thoughts and the problem of yelling
PSA: dictation master class confirmed for Jan. 18th
my take on it: keeping littles happy while we read
hearts that are aching: become the parents we want to be
HeWo: a fun and meaningful audio player for kids - an interview with Elie and Viviana
Christmas food traditions
hating school, helping our children along and dealing with perfectionism
my take on it: hearts that are aching
my take on it: fear
intentional gifts, affordable gifts, finding the time
Catholic owned: building the new Catholic economy
playthings: the fun and the problem of toys
my take on it: you are enough
it’s a process
homeschooling a handful: a chat with Zoe
teaching creative writing: an alternate approach
being both a disciple and an imperfect human
living joyfully when it's hard
public service announcements
the story of the two moms
kindness: forgiveness of injuries sustained
what is joy? back to basics
kindness - affability of speech
homeschooling when it's hard
growing in kindness: generosity of spirit
when your child refuses to cooperate and other daily struggles
Managing our anger one baby step at a time: a fundamental conversation for the beginning of a new school year Episode
my take on it: order, where to start when you're feeling overwhelmed
my take on it - further questions on co-sleeping, toddler edition
cooking, love and rest with Zoe: creating more ease in the kitchen and our brains
my take on it: struggling with spelling and kids who are behind
my take on it: children and chores
co-sleeping: sharing our experience
getting kids to do things they don't want to do, like math for example
my take on it - what to do after chocolate chip math
keeping homeschooling fresh for the long game
my take on it - supporting left handed kids
creating high school credits out of our kids passions and some things happening currently
high school: balancing highschoolers with little ones and helping highschoolers flourish
avoiding comparison and getting boys to do stuff
home birth, home life and owning our womanhood: an interview with Amber
igniting a passion for learning: online courses with Homeschool Connections - and upcoming conference!
Raising Critical Thinkers: foundation, practice and application - an interview with author Julie Bogart
time for joy, time for housework
simplify your life
church and state: the importance of forming our children in the affairs of both
how to get started homeschooling and dealing with resistance
homeschooling and bioethics: the curricula of human dignity starts at home, an interview with Samantha Stephenson
marquette - why talk about NFP on a homeschool podcast?
oral reports - where are we going with this
talk about burnout
realistic expectations
when fertility is winding down: an interview with Abbey
educating ourselves
co-sleeping
What about college? And so much more.
Christmas message!
an interview with my 20 year old son, Abel
How much is too much for teens, and what about all those quizzes and tests??
ADVENT and CHRISTMAS: Albert and I share family traditions
Just do it: building community with Rebecca Genuis
Celebrating life, one crumb at a time - an interview on food, family and love with Jenna Beaugh
closeness and learning: getting school work done without strife
Catholic Stories for Children: an interview with Trevor Rothaus
Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book
a conversation with Father Paul, our Holy Land pilgrimage chaplain
feeling like a brand new homeschool mom: exploring high school years with Ashley
making kids do stuff we want them to do and making them stop doing stuff we don't want them to do
back to school resources linked in the show notes
seven strategies for simpler homes
defining joy and why homeschooling with joy matters
random discussion about why we do the things we do
which curriculum to use for a preschooler - a longer answer than you probably want
Concerns about post secondary? An interview with Oceana, enrolment advisor at Trinity Western University.
revolution of mercy, part five and final segment
revolution of mercy, part four
revolution of mercy, part three
revolution of mercy, part two
revolution of mercy, part one
poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce
harsh realities
transcendentals: that which transcends and why it matters (an interview with John Paul Meenan)
mom guilt: moving forward
meeting the needs of our eldest when we have a mittfull of littles
career woman to stay at home mom: an interview with Zoe
only child: boy edition
a gift for my listeners
writing: when to start
ecological breastfeeding and natural family planning
snapping at the kids: it's a spiritual battle
Am I doing it right?
The only child: an interview with Sarah and Jena
processing preteens
some truths in family life ~ part two
some truths in family life ~ part one
teeeeeeeeeenagers....what to do...what to do
baby and beyond: a love story
differences in discipline
getting ready for high school
troubleshooting dictation...and household order...and the rest of life
how to plan a family Ball
Christmas message, 2022
primer on dictation
Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: a new book and Christmas traditions in our family life
raising holy children
Crystal on classical education - introducing a new podcast!
building resilience
exploring the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education with author Leah Boden
carrot and stick
when are they ready...?
big questions on parenting and discipline
pilgrimage two minute info session ❤️
things I've said "no" to
breastfeeding, homeschool, attachment, connection
encouraging children to write and other matters
family catechesis with Father Harrison
how to get along
learning with littles: Julia's questions
the joy of nourishment should never be sacrificed - Fallon Lee
homemaking, path to holiness
children's author, Sylvia Dorham
home management: an interview with Kelly
listener questions - welcome Bianca!
creating homes: record keeping and home education, part two, high school
creating homes: cultivating ourselves
creating homes: planning out the year
creating homes: recording keeping and home education, part one
creating homes: pursuing health and holiness in the domestic church: an interview with Mariette, the natural Catholic mom
creating homes: well ordered lives
creating homes: talking marriage with Monica and Renzo from Two Become Family
road tripping
when to push, when not to push
why order matters
my friend and mentor, Katherine the Awesome
Krista from Tan: homeschooling with the whole family in mind
"Adventure is the vehicle, connection is the destination." author Greta Eskridge
An interview with Vivian Dudro, editor Ignatius Press: homeschooling, literature and getting to heaven
favourite topic: favourite books
my conversion
sleep matters: an interview with Heather, a woman supporting tired parents
sibling adventures
the rut of negative thinking
meet life coach mama
Saintmaker....I need this. We all need this.
best resources for: minimalist days/science/history
time for reading and other reasons to slow down
questions about discipline: a listener brings her questions to this episode
a gentle Lent, a holy Lent: an interview with Father Jeffrey Kirby
why community matters and how to be part of one
homeschool DADS: the importance of our relationships with our children
what order should we teach things in...and what if we miss something?
Why and how can we teach current events? A deeper dive.
when parents disagree about discipline
screen free options for a screen-centred world
kids helping out around the house
Faith and family based emotional regulation
SERIOUSLY? This is the actual part two of classical education
Classical education on the day to day: part one
eight minute Christmas message
dealing with the Santa question, and, can Christmas break come without guilt?
working with the big emotions of holidays and celebrations
The Way of Beauty - the power and meaning of beauty in our family lives
our role as Christian parents in educating our children
how do we nurture children through their upset
family traditions: November, Advent and Christmas
mom guilt
Can I be both a good homeschooler and a good housekeeper?
Discernment: how do we know if we're making the right decisions - an interview with John Paul Meenan
how to repair the day, how to repair the damage
phonics, dictation and learning language arts in context
questions about obedience: impulse control
homeschooling with a new baby and other charming and challenging times in our lives
laundry: how not to let it ruin your life
chocolate chip math, audio book version with commentary
obedience, real life questions part two
travel, learning and life: an interview with Alice
obedience - real life questions
I prefer to be called the matriarch: reflections on choosing to be a stay at home mom
obedience: just cooperate, kid
socialization
Dictation - audio book version
homeschooling with JOY workshop, part four
First, breathe: comparing, streamlining your day, calming your nerves
homeschooling with JOY workshop, part three
Grace: an interview with John Paul Meenan
homeschooling with JOY workshop, part two
raising boys and raising girls - different
homeschooling with JOY workshop, part one
a nothing-short-of-thrilling public service announcement
Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children’s Great Books and How to Experience Them: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them ~ an interview with author Cheri Blomquist
how do we know when to begin homeschooling and other very large questions
homeschooling children with special needs: an interview with Maureen Wittman
Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce
The purpose and beauty of homeschooling: it's universal
classical education is a disposition, not a curriculum: an interview with Crystal
what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones
prepping for next year: what we really need
Are rewards and consequences different than incentives?
how to read a book so it becomes the curriculum - focus on the Middle Ages
Why does history matter? An interview with Phillip Campbell
getting to graduation with grace
Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
thoughts on when and how to wrap up your school year
Connecting with Homeschool Connections
An interview with Jena: rooms need love
from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey
thoughts on meals for busy moms
perseverance in homeschooling: remembering what matters
mom guilt
talking depression and homeschooling with Kileah
winter blues
An interview with the Latte and Laundry ladies about friendship!
Toniebox - just have a listen. Wow.
confessions of a homeschool skeptic
burnout and motivation
some common problems in homeschool life
having babies and homeschooling
getting the most out of family reading
Interruptions to our day, prudent technology and books for the season.
The one with the Drinking With The Saints Guy: an interview with Michael P. Foley
Keeping it simple: an interview with Kelly
More on dictation, handling opposition and confidence in decision making
Working and homeschooling
Discerning family commitments and activities
Interview with Janelle Yasinki, faith and fitness
Matthew and Esther of Veritas Current Events
Dealing with lying and kids who don't fit the mold
Done by noon: efficient homeschooling
homeschooling during pregnancy and illness
Homeschooling and Husbands
A homeschool coach who understands self-care
Developing a routine that encourages kids to focus
Growing alongside our kids in faith.
Sibling Relationships, Toddler Strategies and Co-op Ideas
Curriculum Options Part 2
dictation, children who know everything, teaching spelling and English as a second language….seriously
Interview with Philip Campbell, history nerd
Curriculum options, part one
Developing a plan for the school year
Get Organized!
using literature for social studies, salting the oats
chocolate chip math, what is it??
Discipline, friendships and getting kids to help around the house
Summer break and choosing curriculum
Our favourite story books
Questions about dictation
Getting along: the foundation of successful homeschooling
Wow, did we ever cover a lot today!
family prayer life, responding to angst, and when do we know it’s not working?
How do we start to make joy normal? Episode one.