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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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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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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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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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Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate
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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

Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most by Bonnie Landry

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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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Help! My Kid Hates Writing: How to Turn Struggling Students into Brave Writers by Julie Bogart
Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age by Julie Bogart
Brave Writer | Writing Programs and Online Classes

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