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Whether sharing tips for loving your body after pregnancy, setting personal goals amidst the chaos of childrearing or troubleshooting potty training, these experienced moms bring both wisdom and hilarity to motherhood.
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In this episode Bonnie and Audrey share all their favorite books in a multitude of categories and genres. From classics to DIY, from fiction to poetry, we go through what we're reading, which books are good enough to make it into our home libraries, and where we find our next read!
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Healing Power of Stories by Daniel Taylor
The Well Educated Mind by Susan Wise Bauer
Episode 25: How to Afford Kids
Classics:
Self Help Authors:
Relationship Books:
Financial Book Authors:
Poetry/Philosophy/Plays Authors:
DIY Books:
Fiction Books and Authors:
We all intrinsically know that playing outside is beneficial for our kids...but do we know just HOW beneficial it is? Did you know, for example, that there are not only physical and health benefits to being outdoors but even psychological, social and spiritual benefits?
In this time of "crisis schooling", increased screen addictions and soon-to-be colder weather, we have every excuse to stay indoors...which is why it's more crucial than ever that our children develop a healthy relationship with nature. We can't wait to share our tips and tricks for getting outside more!
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Resources:
Silo & Sage Nature Adventure pack
Wild & Free
Handbook of Nature Study
Delia Creates - nature mandalas
Reference articles:
https://www.miracle-recreation.com/blog/why-should-my-child-play-outside-benefits-of-outdoor-play-for-kids/
https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/risk-taking-benefits-children
https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/risky-play-for-children-why-we-should-let-kids-go-outside-and-then-get-out
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Sickness and health are a pretty hot topic right now! In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share what they do to keep their kids (and themselves!) healthy during winter. They also share what they don't do to stay healthy (you might be surprised!) Next, they share their experience with caring for sick kids; what they do and don't do. Finally, Audrey shares her family's experience fighting covid-19 in early 2020.
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Episode 27: Mother's Intuition
Good quality multivitamin for kids
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Most parents have some anxiety about the day they'll finally have to allow their children to leave the nest and enter the real world. Most of us just want to protect our sons and daughters forever! But in reality, adulthood is inevitable and we parents have so many opportunities to teach and mold our kids while they're young.
In this episode, we address logistical aspects of preparing for adulthood like teaching cooking and financial skills, as well as the tricky transition between parenting little ones and simply supporting young adult children as they make all their own choices (and face the consequences!). Audrey especially lends her expertise as a mom of several young adults who are succesfully making their way in the world!
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Recommendations:
The Entitlement Trap by Richard & Linda Ayres
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Self care for busy moms sounds like polar opposites, right? However, we happen to think self care is important enough, ESPECIALLY for busy moms (and dads!), that we've dedicated this episode to it. We share 4 main areas to practice self care; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. In each of these for areas, we share ways to care for yourself and tips for finding time to care for yourself.
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Sign up here for Bonnie's email series on finding time for yourself.
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We are HUGE fans of books - both for ourselves and for our kids! Today's episode covers exactly why we love board, picture and chapter books for our children, a list of just a few of our favorite tomes and tips for where to find more recommendations when you run out.
We hope these ideas and tools help your children become voracious lovers of reading and learning. This is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list of good books, but merely a place to get started. We firmly believe that great books lead to great lives!
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Recommendations:
Everyday reading blog & book lists
Book subscriptions like Bookroo
Well Trained Mind
Sonlight homeschool curriculum
Award winners: Newbery, Caldecott, National
Episode 30: Janssen Bradshaw of Everyday Reading
Board Books:
DK books
Time for bed
Daddy Kisses
I Love You As Much
Press Here
ABC books
Picture Books:
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
The Little House on the Prairie (picture books)
Bark George
Tuesday
Do you want ot spend all your free time managing your home? If you'd like more time to do what you love, you'll need a smooth home management system. In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss the 5 steps to organizing any space. They provide clear examples and funny stories about organization.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 79 - Smooth Home Management part 1
Episode 23 - Kids and Toy Management
Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Bonnie's school room reveal post
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2020 is a time of critical decision-making when it comes to the education of our children. Regardless of what you've chosen for your children's education during the COVID-19 pandemic, today's episode will explore the benefits of homeschooling with a special guest!
Jason Harney is the father of 6 homeschooled children, a public school teacher and the author of the blog School Off-Ramp. Join us as Jason eloquently explores the option of guiding our children through their formative years through our own home-based educational model.
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Resources:
Homeschool Planet (online planner)
Apologia (Christian Science Curriculum)
CHEA - Christian Home Education Association (California chapter)
HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense Association
Spiritual and Moral Training in the Homeschool (Jason's post)
Voddie Baucham Jr.
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Self motivated kids are every parent's dream! In this episode we discuss in depth the 3 components of raising self motivated kids; autonomy, mastery and purpose. We share how to encourage and discourage each of these elements in kids. Finally, we give examples from our own experiences of raising self motivated kids.
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In depth article on 8 ways to raise self motivated kids
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Our regular listeners know that we're big fans of homeschooling, but we realize how daunting the idea can be for many of you. We've received countless requests for more insight in to the how and why of homeschooling and so we devoted this entire episode to getting you started!
We'll walk you through how to decide on an overarching goal for your homeschool, choosing the proper method that fits your goals and then outlining a structure that will allow for you and your family to meet those goals.
So, ditch the anxiety and join us for a fun discussion about starting to teach your little ones at home! We promise it will be worth it.
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Resources:
Homeschooling Methods
Our homeschooling podcast episodes:
35 - Homeschooling 101
65 - Homeschool Obstacles
68- Teach the kid, Not the Lesson
69- Circle/Morning Time
Homeschool Legal Defense Association
Bonnie's homeschool goals: Helping kids learn in unconventional ways, from classical literature, at their own pace and without unnecessary busywork
Audrey's homeschool motto: Learning to learn - Anything is possible once kids learn how to learn
The baby is the lesson reference
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