make joy normal: cozy homeschooling Bonnie Landry

It's a great question - How do we approach the topic of differences in discipline with a young child who notices these things and is asking?   We also discuss how small families can approach their homeschooling communities despite large families being the norm.

2:00 - How do you explain parenting differences to a child? 
8:45 - When others are disapproving of your methods of discipline
13:32 - Choosing our words carefully and with great empathy 
16:13 - Small families, homeschooling communities and infertility

Neufeld Institute | Gordon Neufeld PhD

attachment parenting and the sermon on the mount (blog post)

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #attachment #revolutionofmercy #tenderness #community #family #charity

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Such a pleasure to welcome Lucero and Michelle who bring their questions about homeschooling into the teen years. We discuss challenges, counterwill and burnout. The importance of open communication and how community and fun are at the heart of a healthy wholesome homeschooling experience for the entire family. 

1:11 - Welcome Lucero and Michelle
6:23 - Importance of community and fun 
10:49 - How do you manage everything?
17:51 - Negotiating with our teenagers
21:28 -  What are the absolute basics we need in their schooling?
36:15 - Burnout and crisis years
42:05 - Provide opportunities for fun
52:39 - The cycle of family learning
58:14 - Developing your own homeschool high school transcript
1:03:22 - Motivating our children when they're struggling
1:18:34 - Not caring about what other people think

Catholic Heritage Curricula 

World Book Encyclopedia

Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 1/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 2/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 3/4
Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 4/4

Mother of Divine Grace Curriculum

Variation of "The Hat Game" 

High school transcript template - bonnielandry.ca 

#makejoynormal #homeschooling #highschool #dictation #reading #math #planning #routine #community #fun #history #science #socialization #support #cooperation #socraticeducation

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Well we start with dictation but move into some great conversation about "to push or not to push, to plan or not to plan" and Elizabeth brings her honesty to the table about the hard moments and the great moments.


Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New


4:26 - When dictation is not working
11:32 - Learning skills along the way for teaching our children 
16:02 - Dealing with a child's anger and frustration
24:20 - New year planning and finding order again
31:01 - Being clear with our kids about chores
36:58 - Responding in a matter-of-fact way 


Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

Done by noon: efficient homeschooling (podcast)

what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones (podcast)

sit down work at different ages (blog post) 


#makejoynormal #homeschooling #planning #order #dictation #language #teaching #kindness #fun 


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We do a Christmas Ball each year (except not during pandemics) and this year's Ball was a huge success as people are so ready to get some social life!  I thought it would be fun to share what we do and, more importantly, why we do it. 

Some tips for success, some ideas to get you started. 


Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New
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A blessed Christmas to you all!
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In today's episode, Elizabeth and I chat about questions that often come up about dictation.   When do we know our child is ready for dictation, where to begin and whether dictation can be used with an older child. And for practical tips, check out a new video of dictation with my six year old grandson.


1:12 -  How dictation works
8:00 - How to choose what to write for dictation
12:53 - Using dictation with older kids
23:44 - Adjusting for the needs of the child 
31:42 - How do I know when my child is ready for dictation?
34:00 - What if your child still struggles with writing letters?


A few more Youtube videos on dictation :

Dictation WORKS!

Dictation Example video

actual dictation lesson


unsolicited advice: dictation is the answer (blog post)


Too Far with Laura Horn


#makejoynormal #homeschooling #literature #languagearts #grammar #spelling #poetry #dictation 


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