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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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    fostering obedience and handling big emotions as they get older May 02, 2025
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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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    The Catholic Coaching Podcast (Metanoia Catholic)
    Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
    Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
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    boys and boundaries Apr 17, 2025
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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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    Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry
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    Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - an interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld Apr 11, 2025
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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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    getting through difficulties and overwhelm in motherhood Apr 05, 2025
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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
    Revolution of Mercy: How Kindness Changes Everything by Bonnie Landry
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    Help! My kid hates writing! Julie Bogart, fired up. Mar 28, 2025
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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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    interview with grandkids Mar 27, 2025
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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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    1000 good books project Mar 21, 2025
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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

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    She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood - an interview with author Suzanne Bilodeau Mar 17, 2025
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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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    two minute public service announcement: coaching Mar 15, 2025
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    Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus Education Survey: a conversation with co-author Albert Cheng Mar 14, 2025
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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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