Outnumbered

Contempt, criticism, defensiveness and stonewalling...the 4 big DON'Ts in marriage!  In this episode, we take on these 4 conditions by defining each one, sharing what it looks like in a marriage, and then most importantly, how to FIGHT each of them.  We really want your marriage to be successful, so this episode is for you! Mentioned in this episode: Marriage with Kids: The Essence of Communication {Episode 92} Original research on the 4 don'ts Gottman 4 Horseman article Life Coach School episode on Vulnerability vs Victim Mentality Life Coach School episode on Emotional Adulthood    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Making healthy food for kids is HARD no matter what the time of day, but coming up with nutritious, kid-friendly breakfast ideas is one of the most difficult tasks of motherhood! In this episode, we'll share all our tips for prepping and serving healthy, nutrient-dense, low-sugar foods that kids will actually eat. We hope you find some suggestions that work for you and your family! Dark Molasses pumpkin breadKeto waffles recipeAudrey's Egg casseroleBlender pancakesBonnie's favorite egg bakeBonnie's post about kids helping in kitchen    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Don't be intimidated about helping your kids learn math!  In this episode, we make it easy by breaking down math into 7 different learning styles.  For each of the 7 styles, we share how to help in the most effective manner and which resources will be the most useful. Recommended Resources: Time 4 Learning overview and in depth information on each of the 7 learning styles. Math Curriculums: Math U See Math Facts Mastery Khan Academy Teaching Textbooks Singapore Math CTC Math ST Math Life of Fred Math Supplements: Free math songs from Demme Learning Times Tales Tesselation blocks Math clock Cuisenaire rods Play money Math Games:  Matagascar Math Ops Monster Math Mathmateer  Tri-FACT-a    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

We can't wait for you all to hear from our guest today, Michelle Diaz from Michelle Marie Fit! Michelle is a married mom of 2 children who's helped thousands of women through her approachable fitness training programs and healthy eating tips. She has a passion for helping overwhelmed moms fully understand the importance of taking care of their bodies and shares so much great encouragement in this episode! Learn more about Michelle hereProtein Powder designed for pregnant and nursing moms    Sign up here for Bonnie's email course on finding time for yourself.  Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Large family, small space!  In this Epoisode, Bonnie & Audrey share 5 pros and 5 cons of living in a small(ish) house with a big family.  We also share our tips and experiences on how to make it work when everyone has to get along in a smaller square footage per person. Mentioned in this episode: Freedom Moms course (cleaning help extraordinaire!)  Live Free Creative podcast    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

An election year is a perfect time to talk about disagreements, don't you think? The internet is currently rife with opinions of all sorts, and the meetings of these differening viewpoints is usually anything but civil. We want to teach our children to grow up with the skills and emotional maturity to express themselves and their beliefs without criticizing or belittling others. It's a tall order to fill but we believe it can be done! Social media documentaryLife Coach School Episode 25 - Emotional AdulthoodThe Fallacy DetectiveThe Art of the ArgumentRed Herring MysteriesBuilding Thinking Skills - from Critical Thinking Books & SoftwareThe New Oxford Guide to WritingA Rulebook for Arguments    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Today we're tackling a tricky, sticky topic: how to teach values to our kids without condemning others.  As parents, we often run into situations where our kids want to know why they can't do what others are doing.  So we dive into 3 areas of this topic to give you tools to help teach your children values without condemning others.  The 3 areas are: condemnation vs judging, pity vs empathy vs compassion, and finally control vs influence.  Whew, big topics there, but never fear, you'll be armed with tools to teach your kids values without condemning others by the time you're finished listening to this episode. Mentioned in this episode: Life Coach School Podcast episode 11 on Manuals Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Welcome to our new series on marriage, with kids! Being a parent can be crazy frustrating, but parenting without a great spouse to support you and share the burden is even more difficult. We can't wait to share all our tips for making marriage work with kids at home. In this week's episode, we're starting off with the most essential of marital skills: communication! We broke this (huge) topic into three major areas: communicating when your spouse has a very different personality type, making time to communicate and tips for talking about sensitive subjects. We can't wait to hear what you think about this episode and what your big takeaways are!  Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Resources: Social Styles HandbookJohn Gottman's BooksVideo about Communicating    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

In Episode 91 of Outnumbered the Podcast, Bonnie & Audrey chat with Ashley Buffa from Freedom Moms, a smooth home management expert.  Ashley shares her tips and tools for keeping your home running smoothly without going crazy in the process. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode:  Episode 20: Survival Times Freedom Moms Website Free gift from Ashley for survival times Smart Kids Chore System The Freedom Moms Challenge   Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Running a household involves lots of tasks, but none is quite as overwhelming as feeding the whole family healthy food! We get lots of questions all the time about the logistics and resources of attempting to feed our big broods the best food we can, so today we're pulling back the curtain and sharing about the following three aspects of our meal planning and preparation: 1. What we prepare and encourage kids to eat2. What we generally try to avoid3. How we fill in nutritional gaps for picky eaters Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Resources: Bonnie's Instantpot Bonnie's favorite recipe blogs:https://cookieandkate.com/https://thegirlonbloor.com/https://www.melskitchencafe.com/https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/ Audrey's smoker Audrey's favorite recipe blogs: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/https://getinspiredeveryday.com    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

In this episode Bonnie and Audrey share all their favorite books in a multitude of categories and genres.  From classics to DIY, from fiction to poetry, we go through what we're reading, which books are good enough to make it into our home libraries, and where we find our next read! Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode: The Healing Power of Stories by Daniel Taylor The Well Educated Mind by Susan Wise Bauer Well Trained Mind site Episode 25: How to Afford Kids Bonnie on GoodReads Tapestry of Grace Everyday Reading Classics: War and Peace Moby Dick  To Kill a Mockingbird Don Quixote Self Help Authors: Stephen Covey Brené Brown Malcolm Gladwell Relationship Books: 5 Love Languages Dr. Laura Schlessinger No More Headaches Richard & Linda Eyre Financial Book Authors: Robert Kiyosaki Dave Ramsey Poetry/Philosophy/Plays Authors: Wendell Berry Gene Logsdon Robert Frost Emily Dickinson William Shakespeare DIY Books: Craftsman home Homebody by Joanna Gaines Rais

We all intrinsically know that playing outside is beneficial for our kids...but do we know just HOW beneficial it is? Did you know, for example, that there are not only physical and health benefits to being outdoors but even psychological, social and spiritual benefits? In this time of "crisis schooling", increased screen addictions and soon-to-be colder weather, we have every excuse to stay indoors...which is why it's more crucial than ever that our children develop a healthy relationship with nature. We can't wait to share our tips and tricks for getting outside more! Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Resources: Silo & Sage Nature Adventure packWild & FreeHandbook of Nature StudyDelia Creates - nature mandalas Reference articles:https://www.miracle-recreation.com/blog/why-should-my-child-play-outside-benefits-of-outdoor-play-for-kids/https://www.brighthorizons.com/family-resources/risk-taking-benefits-childrenhttps://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/features/risky-play-for-children-why-

Sickness and health are a pretty hot topic right now!  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share what they do to keep their kids (and themselves!) healthy during winter.  They also share what they don't do to stay healthy (you might be surprised!)  Next, they share their experience with caring for sick kids; what they do and don't do.  Finally, Audrey shares her family's experience fighting covid-19 in early 2020. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode: Episode 27: Mother's Intuition Episode 60: Parasites Good quality multivitamin for kids Probiotic Electrolyte drink Liquid vitamin D Chewable vitamin C Kyolic garlic Essential oils for health Nux vomica homeopathic Cold Calm remedy Flu remedy Bone broth Throat Coat tea Elderberry syrup Coconut water Empty pill capsules Spearmint essential oil Peppermint essential oil Eucalyptus Essential oil    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Most parents have some anxiety about the day they'll finally have to allow their children to leave the nest and enter the real world. Most of us just want to protect our sons and daughters forever! But in reality, adulthood is inevitable and we parents have so many opportunities to teach and mold our kids while they're young. In this episode, we address logistical aspects of preparing for adulthood like teaching cooking and financial skills, as well as the tricky transition between parenting little ones and simply supporting young adult children as they make all their own choices (and face the consequences!). Audrey especially lends her expertise as a mom of several young adults who are succesfully making their way in the world! Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Recommendations:The Entitlement Trap by Richard & Linda Ayres    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Self care for busy moms sounds like polar opposites, right?  However, we happen to think self care is important enough, ESPECIALLY for busy moms (and dads!), that we've dedicated this episode to it.  We share 4 main areas to practice self care; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.  In each of these for areas, we share ways to care for yourself and tips for finding time to care for yourself. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode:  Bonnie's airplane mask video Salad in a jar Episode 64:Body Image  Episode 54:Everyday Intention Life Coach School Podcast Better than Happy podcast Productivity Boot Camp    Sign up here for Bonnie's email series on finding time for yourself.  Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

We are HUGE fans of books - both for ourselves and for our kids! Today's episode covers exactly why we love board, picture and chapter books for our children, a list of just a few of our favorite tomes and tips for where to find more recommendations when you run out. We hope these ideas and tools help your children become voracious lovers of reading and learning. This is by no means meant to be a comprehensive list of good books, but merely a place to get started. We firmly believe that great books lead to great lives! Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Recommendations:Everyday reading blog & book listsBook subscriptions like BookrooWell Trained MindSonlight homeschool curriculumAward winners: Newbery, Caldecott, NationalEpisode 30: Janssen Bradshaw of Everyday ReadingBoard Books:DK booksTime for bedDaddy KissesI Love You As MuchPress HereABC booksPicture Books:Chicka Chicka Boom BoomThe Little House on the Prairie (picture books)Bark GeorgeTuesday

Do you want ot spend all your free time managing your home?  If you'd like more time to do what you love, you'll need a smooth home management system.  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey discuss the 5 steps to organizing any space.  They provide clear examples and funny stories about organization. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Mentioned in this episode: Episode 79 - Smooth Home Management part 1 Episode 23 - Kids and Toy Management Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Live Free Creative Podcast More than Enough book Bonnie's school room reveal post Better than Happy podcast Life Coach School podcast    Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

2020 is a time of critical decision-making when it comes to the education of our children. Regardless of what you've chosen for your children's education during the COVID-19 pandemic, today's episode will explore the benefits of homeschooling with a special guest! Jason Harney is the father of 6 homeschooled children, a public school teacher and the author of the blog School Off-Ramp. Join us as Jason eloquently explores the option of guiding our children through their formative years through our own home-based educational model. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Resources: Homeschool Planet (online planner)Apologia (Christian Science Curriculum)CHEA - Christian Home Education Association (California chapter)HSLDA - Home School Legal Defense AssociationSpiritual and Moral Training in the Homeschool (Jason's post)Voddie Baucham Jr.     Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Self motivated kids are every parent's dream!  In this episode we discuss in depth the 3 components of raising self motivated kids; autonomy, mastery and purpose.  We share how to encourage and discourage each of these elements in kids.  Finally, we give examples from our own experiences of raising self motivated kids. Mentioned in this episode: Support us on Patreon! Episode 25 How to Afford Kids Episode 49 Raising Moral Kids Episode 77 Kids and Puberty In depth article on 8 ways to raise self motivated kids   Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE!

Our regular listeners know that we're big fans of homeschooling, but we realize how daunting the idea can be for many of you. We've received countless requests for more insight in to the how and why of homeschooling and so we devoted this entire episode to getting you started! We'll walk you through how to decide on an overarching goal for your homeschool, choosing the proper method that fits your goals and then outlining a structure that will allow for you and your family to meet those goals. So, ditch the anxiety and join us for a fun discussion about starting to teach your little ones at home! We promise it will be worth it. Follow us on Instagram Support the podcast on Patreon Resources: Homeschooling MethodsOur homeschooling podcast episodes:35 - Homeschooling 10165 - Homeschool Obstacles68- Teach the kid, Not the Lesson69- Circle/Morning TimeHomeschool Legal Defense Association Bonnie's homeschool goals: Helping kids learn in unconventional ways, from classical literature, at their own pace and without