Ep. 7 | New Season! Why I'm not overwhelmed by my minimal home, where I'm NOT minimal, which items to treasure, donating my husband's things and more.
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Ep. 6 | burnout vs. survival mode, family "quality vs. quantity" of time, how to choose the best schooling for the whole family and a husband's wise leading
This marks Part II of my time chatting with my dear sister, Laura, Connecticut homeschooling mom to four. We hope you leave encouraged! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenotsoangrymom.substack.com
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Ep. 5 | Bonus Sister Chat I: financial stress, 4 kids in 4 years, a learning-culture for any home, holding your tongue, parent-child feedback loops and more.
So, we did it! My sister, Laura, and I hid away on our Ontario vacation for an hour and chatted like we would IRL but pressed record in hopes to encourage any listeners. We share insights on our experiences raising eight children ages 1-13, homeschooling, private-schooling, and a little of everything in between. Ever Warmly,Olivia (and Laura) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenotsoangrymom.substack.com
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Ep. 4 | squandering "me time"?, training kids: duty v. desire, a family dynamic tipping point, my TOP tip for adding a baby close in age and more
Some housekeeping…* The idea of “Containment” goes with you wherever you are. For example the stroller for being in public places (i.e. strapping in the toddler while changing the babies diaper; “if you run away from mama when I say ‘time to go’ you will go in the stroller” type idea.)* Scripture reference: Psalm 90:12* I knew the Toronto Maple Leafs was spelled incorrectly…just wanted to make sure I said it incorrectly, correctly. ;)* Rachel Norman from Mother U talks more about benevolent deprivation in her podcast with the same title.Thank you, thank you, thank you for the love and support of this “summer podcast trial” series. Here’s to seeing what the future holds!Ever Warmly, Olivia This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenotsoangrymom.substack.com
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Ep. 3 | q&a: quitting a cycle of yelling & irritation, tips for crazy bedtimes, room sharing, a minimal wardrobe for childbearing years, top baby items and more
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Where Olivia speaks on ungodly anger, parenting in the young years, school choice, having a well-rounded family culture, local church life, the comfort of theology and more. thenotsoangrymom.substack.com
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