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
processing preteens
Elizabeth and I talk preteens. How to respond charitably when facing defiance and giving them space to vent. How planning something different and fun can help the day improve. Finally, we chat about entertaining a young toddler.
3:55 - How do you motivate a preteen who is only motivated by fun?
10:33 - Responding to defiance and having practiced responses
14:02 - Allowing your child to being heard
17:55 - Preteens, boys and sassiness
20:09 - Inexpensive snacks and dealing with picky eaters
24:52 - How to keep the baby happy
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