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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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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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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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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

compassion (blog post)

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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

if not carrot and stick, the WHAT (blog post)

feeding boys (blog post)

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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
Neufeld Institute | Gordon Neufeld PhD
Neufeld Institute Free Resources

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