Two lovely moms meet with me today to chat about what it's like raising and homeschooling an only child.  These delightful ladies have so much insight and so much to offer.  So worth a listen, even if you don't have an only...take a peek inside their world, the challenges and blessings that come with a one child family from two deeply thoughtful moms. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New4:33 - Welcome Sarah and Jena 6:43 - The blessings of an only child 11:23 - Challenges and sadness over not having siblings  20:44 - How does it play out in terms of educating? 30:35 - How do you address socialization? 32:35 - Dealing with judgement from others 36:53 - Needing respite as a mom of an only child43:05 - Creating opportunities for delayed gratification46:43 - Montossori technique for waiting 49:42 - Sarah and Jena's services2023 Catholic Day Planner: A 54-Week Planner for Canadian Catholics Rooms Need Love | Professional Organizing for Moms #makejoynormal #homeschooling #parenting #onlychild #community #education #routine #joy  Contact 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!