39. A Philosophy of Education and the First Five Years of Homeschooling
No, this isn’t turning into a homeschool podcast. But I got enough questions about our homeschool journey that I decided to put our experience thus far into a podcast episode-- fitting as we wrap up our fifth year of formal homeschooling.**This episode is sponsored by SubLuna! Their Cool Girl Matcha makes the perfect iced matcha latte for spring. Visit shopsubluna.com and use code HAPPYMAMA to get 10% off your order!**||Books to Consider||Balanced and BarefootMere MotherhoodThe Brave LearnerThe Call of the Wild and FreeFor the Children's SakeA Charlotte Mason CompanionTeaching from RestMama, Why Am I Homeschooled?This is my Home, This is my School||Favorite podcast episodes about educational choices in the early years||-Kids are Play-Deprived and Paying the Price-Freedom in Education on Risen Motherhood: Public, Private, and Homeschool-Homeschooling with Babies and Toddlers-It's Time to Put Some Pinecones Back-How to Teach from Rest-What Worked? What Didn't? Looking Back on Homeschooling-Am I Doing Enough?-Homeschooling with Confidence-Homeschooling Boys||Homeschooling Podcasts I Love||1000 Hours OutsideRead Aloud RevivalThe Brave WriterDurenda WilsonThe Greta Eskridge PodcastThe New Mason JarThe CommonplaceWild + FreeA Delectable EducationThe Homeschool Made Simple Podcast||Curriculum I love||Beautiful Feet Books (living books-based history and nature study)Noeo ScienceThe Good and the Beautiful (math and handwriting)Latin Song SchoolBrave Writer (writing and grammar)Reading Simplified or Rooted in Language (reading and phonics)
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38. Homeschoolers, Brave Learners, and Reluctant Writers with Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart (@juliebravewriter) is a veteran homeschool mom and author. She's the creator of the Brave Writer programs, host of the Brave Writer podcast, and the author of several parenting and homeschooling books.This episode is for any parent who's invested in their child's education. We talk about why some people choose to homeschool, the different stages of homeschooling, and the different stages of learning.Then we discuss how kids learn to write, what to do if they (or you) are struggling, and how technology can help or hurt young writers.Julie's websiteBrave Writer writing programs**This episode is sponsored by SubLuna! Their Cool Girl Matcha makes the perfect iced matcha latte for spring. Visit shopsubluna.com and use code HAPPYMAMA to get 10% off your order!**--Julie's books:-The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life-Raising Critical Thinkers-Help! My Kid Hates Writing! pre-order bonuses for Help! My Kid Hates Writing! (if you order before April 15)--Reading/phonics programs we discussed:Reading SimplifiedRooted in Language--Please leave a podcast rating or review if you loved this episode! Sign up for my monthly email and get a free freezer meal PDF here. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby.
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37. Does Tallow Balm Cause Acne and Why is my Postpartum Skin so Dry?
In this fun episode, aesthetician and Weston A. Price chapter leader Marissa (@grittybeauty) and I talk about why womens' skin is different, how hormones affect our skin, and what we can do for specific skin concerns in pregnancy and postpartum when we are wanting to be extra conscious of product safety. Is there a middle ground between edible skincare that's safe but doesn't work well for all skin types and greenwashed skincare brands? Links we discuss:4-Step Skin Reset Routine (what I use on my skin now)Pregnancy/Breastfeeding-Safe Acne SerumHydrating Sheet Masks Stunning Skin CourseGritty Beauty Approved Membership (acne-safe product recommendations)Gritty Beauty Community (free)Right now, Marissa has a pay-what-you-can sale running! Use the code you need:SAVE10 - Get 10% off your entire order with a minimum purchase of $100SAVE15 - Enjoy 15% off your entire order with a minimum purchase of $100 SAVE20 - Take 20% off your entire order with a minimum purchase of $100 SAVE25 - Receive 25% off your entire order with a minimum purchase of $100
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36. Don't Get Burned by the Iron Controversy in Your Childbearing Years
In this episode, nurse practitioner Karin Ashley (@karinashleynp) and I discuss why iron needs nuance and why you don't have to guess if you're low in iron or low in iron-supporting co-factors. In a social media world that proclaims iron is all good or all bad, we tread the fine line in the middle to equip you to make the best health decisions for yourselves in a life stage that requires a lot of nutritional resources.Karin also has an amazing ebook that she wrote for anyone listening who wants more details and a supplement and food guide... you can find that HERE.You can learn more about working with Karin at karinashleynp.com//This episode is sponsored by my affiliation with Perfect Supplements. Use code HAPPYMAMA10 to get 10-30% off your order!//For further listening:How I got to the "root cause" of my iron deficiency: Ep. 29: New Stages of Matrescence and Informed Healthcare DecisionsThe Iron Recycling System explained by Amanda Montalvo, RDAnemia, Iron Deficiency, and IV iron//Please leave a podcast review or rating if you enjoyed this episode! You can also follow me on Instagram @happy.mama.healthy.baby and find my breastfeeding course and cookbooks HERE
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35. The Parenting Antidote to a Pornified Culture with Greta Eskridge
If you have children, you need to listen to this episode. The idea that our kids could be exposed to pornography without their consent (or ours) is a very real concern in today's age, but Greta graciously shares the antidote to these fears, and it's so simple: conversation and connection.Her new book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, is hopeful, encouraging, and so practical. In this interview, Greta and I talk about some of these hard subjects, as well as the hope we have as parents for providing a louder and more loving voice in our childrens' lives.you can find Greta on Instagram @maandpamodernor her website www.gretaeskridge.comyou can order Greta's new book HEREyou can sign up for pre-order bonuses HERELinks to other things we mentionGood Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.Fight for Love by Rosie MakinneyIntimate Deception by Dr. Sheri KefferGreta's podcast episode on talking about puberty with our daughters||If you liked this interview, please leave a comment, rating or review so others can find it!
A podcast companion for moms searching for contentment, wholeness, confidence, & strength in a season that can feel lonely, overwhelming, exhausting, & depleting.
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I interview guest experts on physical, mental, & emotional health needs of mothers and children. We will also dig into the theology of motherhood, contentment, and loving boundaries through the lens of birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, and matrescence.