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
what can we do when the toddler hits the baby
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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