Well we start with dictation but move into some great conversation about "to push or not to push, to plan or not to plan" and Elizabeth brings her honesty to the table about the hard moments and the great moments. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New4:26 - When dictation is not working 11:32 - Learning skills along the way for teaching our children  16:02 - Dealing with a child's anger and frustration 24:20 - New year planning and finding order again31:01 - Being clear with our kids about chores 36:58 - Responding in a matter-of-fact way Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Done by noon: efficient homeschooling (podcast)what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones (podcast)sit down work at different ages (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #planning #order #dictation #language #teaching #kindness #fun Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform.  I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters.https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnieBuzzsprout makes podcasting simple.  I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!