98 // Communicate Love and Peace at Home Using the Five Love Languages by Dr Gary Chapman, with Jolene Philo (Part 2)

Would you like to help your extended family understand you or your child more compassionately? Do you dream of having more support from grandparents, therapists, or medical staff? Would you like to increase the strength in your marriage and parenting relationships? This week Katie and Steve interview Jolene Philo in part 2 of a 2 part interview. Jolene Philo grew up in a caregiving family and raised a son with medical special needs. As a teacher, she created an inclusive classroom for children with disabilities for 25 years. Her books for the special needs and disability community, include Sharing Love Abundantly with Special Needs Families: The 5 Love Languages® for Parents Raising Children with Disabilities and Does My Child Have PTSD? She hosts the award-winning blog, www.DifferentDream.com. See Jane Run!, the first two mysteries in her series featuring characters with disabilities, was published in June of 2022. Jolene offers simple and practical information on how to reduce the emotional and physical overwhelm that can be found in a special needs family with exhausted caregivers who want to parent well. Grab a warm come of something good, and come sit with Jolene and I for a minute, to let her words bring you peace, hope, and encouragement on this special needs homeschool-parenting journey. Connect with Katie and Steve: linktr.ee/familysuccess Connect with Jolene: Special Needs Website: Home | Different Dream Living Fiction Website: Blog - Jolene Philo Facebook: A Different Dream for My Child Instagram: @downthegravelrd Twitter: @jolenephilo

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Simplifying Routines for Overwhelmed Christian Homeschool Moms Seeking Peace and Joy ★ TOP 1% Parenting + Family Life Podcast ★ Do you ever feel like your days are a whirlwind of lesson plans, laundry, and "Mom, can you help me?" moments? You're juggling homeschooling, faith, and the everyday chaos of motherhood — and sometimes, it can feel overwhelming, especially when life doesn’t look as “perfect” as you imagined. But what if you could simplify your routines, reduce the chaos, and build a joyful, faith-filled home that nurtures your family's heart? This podcast is for you, mama! I'm Katie Keene — Christian homeschool mom of 5, lover of simple systems, and passionate about helping moms create peaceful homes rooted in faith. Each week, I’ll share practical tips, Biblical encouragement, and real-life rhythms to help you thrive — not just survive — as you balance homeschooling, homemaking, and heart work. We embrace a love-of-learning lifestyle inspired by heart-centered homeschooling methods like Charlotte Mason, Unschooling, Classical, Special Needs homeschooling, and peaceful eclectic approaches — always adapted to fit your unique family and season. If you're ready to ditch overwhelm, embrace grace, and build a homeschool and home life you love (without losing your joy), you're in the right place. 🎙️ Press play, grab your tea, and let’s create simpler, happier days together. — Love this podcast and want to help other mamas find it? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and share the love! 💛 ✨ Connect with Katie: hello@herhomeandheart.com ✨ All the INSIDER goodies for you: https://bit.ly/m/HerHomeandHeart