make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

Bonnie Landry
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In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined. 

  1. little ways to develop discipline

    17H AGO

    little ways to develop discipline

    send us a text via Fan Mail! honing discipline always spills over to other areas of our life   Hallow.com   Where to find my pdfs   Tyranny of the Urgent chart Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    5 min

  2. 6D AGO

    moving from theory to practice, a three part mini-series with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

    send us a text via Fan Mail! In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace.  1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work 3:53 - I need to know what to do with this child! 5:04 - Email from a mom : concerns about 4.5 year old  12:02 - When parenting feels like a nightmare // always tip toeing 14:50 - How can parents take the lead better? 18:14 - What do I do with a temper tantrum? 19:14 - If you're stuck  26:13 - Staying in the moment with your child // caring 29:04 - Adapting our language to attachment 33:55 - Curiosity to connection and care 37:20 - Simple strategies to connect and build relationships Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate More podcast episodes featuring Dr. MacNamara: Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    40 min

  3. TRAILER

    START HERE: a five minute guide to this podcast

    send us a text via Fan Mail! Welcome! Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    6 min

  4. FEB 20

    homeschooling high school, part two

    send us a text via Fan Mail! In this part two I discuss more practical aspects of record keeping, transcript writing and building healthy communication with our teens.  1:02 - What is a transcript?  4:15 - Systems for assigning credits  7:16 - Required and elective courses 9:30 - Importance of record keeping 13:23 - Our role as a parent 18:23 - Support and communication Planning pages for high school  homeschooling high school: a typical course of study, what does that even mean? (blog post)  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    22 min
  5. the discipline of order

    FEB 18

    the discipline of order

    send us a text via Fan Mail! good habits spill over to other good habits  making things beautiful (blog post) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    6 min

  6. FEB 13

    homeschooling high school, part one

    send us a text via Fan Mail! Building a secure and trusting relationship with our teenagers is at the heart of this episode. I discuss practical information, credits most post-secondary institutions are looking for and supporting our teenagers in their decision making along the way.   1:45 - Laying the foundation 3:26 - It's okay if it's a confusing time 5:19 - Allowing our teens to make decisions  7:52 - Relationship is vital 12:50 - A typical course of study 18:54 - Unschooling and conventional transcripts As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry Unschooling to University by Judy Arnall Getting along: the foundation of successful homeschooling (podcast) maintain intimacy, maintain influence (blog post) homeschooling high school (blog post + additional resources)  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    21 min
  7. just one small thing every day

    FEB 10

    just one small thing every day

    send us a text via Fan Mail! and yes, it affects your spiritual self ❤️ Sink Reflections https://bemorewithless.com/project-333/ Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    5 min

  8. FEB 6

    pregnancy and motherhood in difficult seasons: strategies for the early years

    send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I take a listener's questions on motherhood in a difficult season and strategies for keeping joy in the picture. 1:57 - A listener's question 4:49 - Practical ideas for clingy little ones 9:27 - Collecting and unifying activities 18:36 - Feeling low and caring for children during pregnancy 23:57 - Bringing in extra care, nanny or mother's helper 26:58 - Our little ones are getting older 30:34 - Praying for the graces of our Marriage adding homeschooling with a houseful of littles (blog post) actively connecting (blog post)  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

    32 min
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In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined. 

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