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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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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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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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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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• On Instagram at @make.joy.normal
• By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com
• Search podcast episodes by topic
• www.bonnielandry.ca
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