make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

The only child: an interview with Sarah and Jena

March 03, 2023 Bonnie Landry Season 5 Episode 10
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
The only child: an interview with Sarah and Jena
Show Notes

Two lovely moms meet with me today to chat about what it's like raising and homeschooling an only child.  These delightful ladies have so much insight and so much to offer.  So worth a listen, even if you don't have an only...take a peek inside their world, the challenges and blessings that come with a one child family from two deeply thoughtful moms.

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4:33 - Welcome Sarah and Jena
6:43 - The blessings of an only child
11:23 - Challenges and sadness over not having siblings 
20:44 - How does it play out in terms of educating?
30:35 - How do you address socialization?
32:35 - Dealing with judgement from others
36:53 - Needing respite as a mom of an only child
43:05 - Creating opportunities for delayed gratification
46:43 - Montossori technique for waiting
49:42 - Sarah and Jena's services

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