Hi! I’m Catherine Boucher
I'm a Catholic homeschooling mother of six. My husband, Philip, is a pediatrician, and we've been married for 14 years. I created the podcast, While You Were Folding, to continue the conversations about things that matter in domestic life. I've learned a lot (usually in messy or painful ways), and I have so much more to learn! I hope you'll get in touch and that I can feature your voice on a future episode of the podcast.
Season 2 Episode 1 Acting Like a Daughter
While You Were Folding is back with Season 2! The last time I recorded was back in March 2020, so we have a lot to catch up on! This episode, I did a quick catch-up, talked about today's topic (Acting Like a Daughter), and introduced a new segment called Show &...
read more060: Coronavirus Chronicles – Boundaries – Two Weeks In
This week is all about BOUNDARIES! Fighting for them might cause initial discomfort, but they're essential for healthy relationships--especially during pressure cooker moments like the coronavirus pandemic! Links/resources mentioned this week: Boundaries by Cloud...
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059: Coronavirus Chronicles – One Week In
What's working one week in to school at home: Routine (shared below) Lots of recess and walks Each kid has a job after each meal Rotate who plays with the baby or toddler during school time Journaling Mindset stuff There is no getting "behind" right now, so keep...
read more058: What a Week!
What a week it's been! Great news: I went to the Great Homeschool Conference in Texas and got to meet Sarah Mackenzie and Pam Barnhill! Bad news: It got shut down halfway through, and I regret going I came home a homeschooling mom because our kids' school is closed...
read more057 A Mother’s Rule of Life: Provider
Today concludes my series on Holly Pierlot's book, A Mother's Rule of Life! I'm talking about the Fifth "P": Provider. It's finally to make *ALL* the chore charts! Provider is all about: the time, talents, specific tasks God gave us in this season of our vocation...
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