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In this episode Lesli and Kathy dive into the topic of Gentleness. Some parenting coaches to check out or follow if you are interested in learning more about Gentle Parenting: LR KnostMary Van Geffen Desitni DavisMoms of Spicy Ones sign-ups open September 1, 2023. Watch our Instagram stories, starting on 9/1 for a discount code. Additional Resources:Little Bear by Maurice SendakThe

In this episode, Kathy talks about the approaching school year and offers tips and suggestions for making the transition a smooth one for preschoolers. 1. Start by setting goals for you and your family. Kathy’s favorite way of doing this is to gather magazines, pencils, paper and glue and invite children to make goal posters and include topics they would like to learn about. 2. K

This month in our curriculum, A Year of Playing Skillfully, we are focusing on the character trait of forgiveness. Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines forgiveness as “to pardon, to overlook an offense and treat the offender as not guilty.” We thought this was a very matter-of-fact definition for such a complex emotional process. Listen to Episode 31 of the Play Skillfully wh

This is a rebroadcast of a favorite episode from 2020.Tips for building patience in yourself:1. Relationships over results. Also consider the fragility of the people you are dealing with. Be gentle. You honestly never know what other people are dealing with at home, or what broken system they are trying to work within. The way we respond to others is on display to our children. 2.

This week Kathy had the privilege to speak with Dr. Kathy Koch, founder of Celebrate Kids and discuss several hot topics for parents today. They talked about Kathy’s books 8 Great Smarts and Start with the Heart. Dr. Kathy shared some amazing wisdom about getting to the hearts of your little ones as well as your teens. You can learn more about Dr. Kathy Koch at celebratekids.com.

Last week, Kathy and Lesli hosted a webinar on organizing your day, your curriculum, your materials and more. Julia and Amanda, two moms currently using AYOPS shared their plans, pictures, and ideas on organizing. Webinar attendees asked questions and those questions are answered at the end of this podcast. Lesli suggested a book by Marcia Somerville entitled Love the Journey to he

Recently, Kathy had the privilege of spending the weekend with Rachel and Keri. During the visit they decided that their topics of conversation would make a great podcast, so they grabbed a computer and pushed record. In this episode, Kathy discusses many “hot” topics of today. They talk about reading, parenting, self-care, podcasts, and the balance of it all. You will want to

This week on the Play Skillfully Podcast, Lesli finishes her series on cultivating beauty in your home school through ritual, sensory experiences, and developing yourself as a teacher. This week’s focus was on developing yourself as a teacher. Journal through these questions:What are three habits I can work on this year to improve the liturgy in our home school?What are some ways

I have had the privilege of being a mother for almost 26 years. During my time as a mother, I have adopted six children, had two failed adoptions, birthed two children, gained two children through marriage, and said goodbye to one of my children (as we lost him to Leukemia on May 16, 2020). Parenting has had many highs and lows over the years and I definitely have mad some mistakes