make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
when to push, when not to push
Elizabeth brings some great questions today. When do you force a child to push through something difficult. The importance of math facts. Addressing grade appropriate milestones.
00:15 - What is your favourite mom hack?
5:19 - When a child pushes back out of laziness or stubbornness
12:48 - Practicing math facts, math support
20:40 - How do you gauge if your child is on track for educational milestones?
31:40 - How to be gentle with a child who is not grasping a concept
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