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    make joy normal: Catholics in the new springtime

    The Church is experiencing a profound renewal — a new springtime of faith. But what does that look like in your home? In your parish? In your daily life?

    We are living in a time of tremendous opportunity for renewal: a new springtime. As Catholics, we aren’t called to retreat from the world, but to become leaven within it—to live so fully in the joy and freedom of the Gospel that our lives might become an invitation.

    Let’s explore what it means to live as an authentic Catholic family in our time: the beauty of the Faith, the reality of raising children in Christ, the struggles and triumphs of Catholic life, and how ordinary families become instruments of the New Evangelization. From marriage and parenthood to education and community, let’s look at joy—rooted in Christ and His Church—might become the normal rhythm of Catholic life.

    Let’s usher in the New Springtime Pope John Paul II proclaimed. Catholic family life doesn’t have to look perfect to be beautiful. The world doesn’t need more noise. It needs to see Catholics living with conviction, charity, and contagious joy.

    Let’s make joy normal.

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    my take on it: avoiding bedtime battles Jul 29, 2025
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    send us a text via Fan Mail!

    A quick fan mail question spinning off the previous sleep episode!

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    my take on it: cosleeping and safety Jul 27, 2025
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    send us a text via Fan Mail!

    A lovely fan mail from a listener with little ones. How do we keep babies safe for sleep once they are mobile? My own experience and some ideas from friends.

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    my take on it: addressing the why of being at home Jul 26, 2025
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    A short episode from a fan mail...such great questions. Is it a rough season? Why does having a home centred life matter?

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    defiance, disobedience and acting out Jul 18, 2025
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    In today's episode I answer questions on discipline from two moms who share similar challenges. What can we actually do when our kids are being defiant and disobedient? What if we are concerned that a gentle approach may be perceived as permissiveness? What if we feel that we have failed as a mom? Ohhhh how we all can relate!


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    Baby and Beyond by Allison Auth

    Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching with Heather Boyd
    Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry
    the earthquake zone - disciplining in distress (blog post)


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    fan mail catch up! Jun 25, 2025
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    Just catching up on some fan mail over the last month or so, apologies for late replies my dear listeners! I'll produce a few episodes over the summer, but looking forward to attending to our family and having a little rest.
    1:40 - Fanmail #1 : Toddler bangs head on the ground intentionally
    11:50 - Fanmail #2 : Toddler is pushing bed time and won't go to sleep
    20:24 - Fanmail #3 : Comment from a listener on a prior episode
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    Faith and family based emotional regulation (podcast episode)
    Catholic Parenting | Interior Kingdom
    Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers by Deborah MacNamara
    Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids by Deborah MacNamara (Audible Audiobook)
    Dr. MacNamara Instagram @drdeborahmacnamara
    walk at home (blog post)


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    art and beauty: an interview with artist Chris Lewis Jun 06, 2025
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    Chris Lewis is the creator and artist behind Baritus Catholic and joins me today for a discussion on art and the transmission of beauty in modern day living. We discuss his beginnings as an artist, teaching art appreciation and commentary on his very own works of the saints. Please view his various items on his Etsy shop here.

    00:52 - Welcome, family and work
    6:15 - What led to you becoming an artist?
    7:54 - Homeschooling and art appreciation
    13:52 - Art process and products
    19:26 - St. Joan of Arc illustration
    23:30 - King St. Louis IX illustration
    27:38 - St. Philip Neri, the patron of joy
    30:07 - Where would you like to travel for inspiration?
    33:15 - Final thoughts // education, discipline and screen time
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    & on instagram @barituscatholic
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    Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry
    Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most: securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness by Bonnie Landry
    List of art resources I have used and recommend

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    boredom and burnout May 30, 2025
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    Elizabeth and I talk about what we can do when kids are bored. And also when moms are burned out.
    2:39 - My child doesn't cope well with boredom
    8:04 - Providing structure and giving purpose
    11:30 - Creating a space or boredom cupboard
    14:35 - Fun ideas and tools
    21:59 - Accepting our limits and saying no
    26:40 - Stacking and making things special
    30:03 - Simple ways to make them feel loved
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    Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry
    Homeschooling, simplified: chocolate chip math: introducing arithmetic for little people, kindergarten to grade three, without programs or workbooks by Bonnie Landry
    maintain intimacy, maintain influence (blog post)

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    what can we do when the toddler hits the baby May 23, 2025
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    A long time listener, Sofia, brings this question to the show...such a difficult time of life when you have two littles! We discuss some strategies helping the toddler cope and managing the environment.
    1:22 - Welcome Sofia!
    3:45 - How to protect baby from hitting toddler
    8:42 - Busy basket and activities
    10:09 - Babywearing, having older siblings
    12:02 - Talking to her outside of the circumstances
    13:28 - Storybooks
    15:28 - Giving the toddler something to care for
    17:41 - There is always room on my lap
    20:10 - Helpful distractions
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    Boba Ultralight Baby Carrier

    Toddler activities:
    Wikki Stix
    Duplo - Town Truck and Excavator
    Math Manipulatives - Math Link Cubes
    Toddler books:
    Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
    The Monks Make Amends

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    PSA. Two, in fact. Updated resource page! May 10, 2025
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    check out the daily reflection here with yours truly

    I've updated my resource page and SO MUCH MORE TO COME!

    Main page HERE.

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    work-life balance as a homeschooling mom: an interview with Dr. Christine Schintgen May 09, 2025
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    Dr. Christine Schintgen is a mom, homeschooler, professor and President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry's Bay, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the home-life and work-life balance when God calls us to work outside the home.
    3:45 - Importance of flexibility
    7:06 - Answering the call to work outside the home
    8:45 - Coping with difficulties
    12:14 - Madonna House and Catherine Doherty
    19:11 - Daily prayer
    23:43 - Developing routine and connecting with family
    31:22 What are your biggest takeaways?
    34:03 - Taking time to assess things over the summer
    40-53 - About Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
    48:11 - Advice and encouragement for working moms
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    Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts in Christian Humanities; a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a choice of majors in History, Literature, and Classical and Early Christian Studies; and one-year and two-year Certificates in Christian Humanities.
    Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
    Treasure in Heaven by Fr. Mark Goring (free PDF)
    Treasure in Heaven : Journal Edition by Fr. Mark Goring (Amazon)
    reflecting, part one (blog post)

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