make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

Bonnie Landry
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make joy normal: cozy homeschooling Podcast

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 five, 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. 3 DAYS AGO

    when your child refuses to cooperate and other daily struggles

    send us a text via Fan Mail!Christina and I address a few issues that crop up regularly in our family life, included, but not limited to, children flopping on the floor when we ask them to do something. 0:49 - Homeschool beginnings 3:28 - The mystery of readiness 6:48 - Comparing ourselves 9:30 - Learning is a lifelong endeavour 13:30 - It's okay to take time off 16:20 - What if your child refuses to cooperate?25:15 - The value of humour 30:25 - Attachment is not permissiven...

    49 min

  2. SEP 4

    Managing our anger one baby step at a time: a fundamental conversation for the beginning of a new school year Episode

    send us a text via Fan Mail!My listener and guest, Kimmy, and I, address the topic of anger, learning to pause, growing in holiness and - aaaah - EXPECTATIONS. 2:08 - Kimmy's questions on managing anger and structuring the day8:01 - Creating and sustaining a loving environment 12:21 - Planning time for yourself 18:58 - Camp style learning 22:40 - Practices that help us deal with anger and develop self-control 40:53 - How to respond to our kids anger 51:45 - Know...

    57 min
  3. my take on it: order, where to start when you're feeling overwhelmed

    SEP 2

    my take on it: order, where to start when you're feeling overwhelmed

    send us a text via Fan Mail!I received this fan mail a few days ago, and wanted to respond with my take on it. This mom is doing so many good things already, please know I pray for you all and hope this helps!Hi Bonnie -- I am really struggling. I deeply desire a joyful home and yet every day , without fail I am yelling, the kids are fighting, the baby is overtired and the house is a mess. I'm at a loss at where to even begin. I know my discipline for cleaning and keeping order nee...

    11 min

  4. AUG 10

    my take on it - further questions on co-sleeping, toddler edition

    send us a text via Fan Mail!After listening to the episode on cosleeping, a listener submitted these questions:So this mum has a large family. She has a baby who's just over one, that this is usually around the time that she has stopped co -sleeping and transitioned to a crib. She'd like to keep co -sleeping, but a couple of things are frustrating at this stage of babyhood, how do I manage these particular things? How do get yourself ready in the morning? Shower, get dressed, have some t...

    7 min

  5. JUL 31

    cooking, love and rest with Zoe: creating more ease in the kitchen and our brains

    send us a text via Fan Mail!My dear friend Zoe joins me to discuss how she mentors moms to take a look at how we can create more ease and joy in the daily task of meal prep and menu planning. Dealing with decision fatigue and how to create an environment that is more streamlined and restful. We talk about Sunday as a day of rest, and what that can look like in our busy family lives. Spend some time with us, chatting about the joys and challenges of keeping all the people fed...

    43 min
  6. my take on it: struggling with spelling and kids who are behind

    JUL 22

    my take on it: struggling with spelling and kids who are behind

    send us a text via Fan Mail!I received great question(s) yesterday, what do we do when our kids can't spell...what do we do when they're behind....what do we do when our head's not in the game."Hi Bonnie! I have a question! My 10 year old son is very very very much a struggling speller. I mean, I’m sure he is dyslexic. He can’t spell at all and I’ve tried everything. What would you do? Just dictation?""I admit I hit very much a rough patch with general overwhelm this summer and almost put two...

    17 min
  7. my take on it: children and chores

    JUL 21

    my take on it: children and chores

    send us a text via Fan Mail!Short answer to an important question...our experience and how it changed over the years: "Hi Bonnie! I’m thinking about our daily/weekly routines for this school year and wondering if you have thoughts on chores for kids. I’m looking at how many hours we have in the day and plugging in reading aloud, a little sit down work, more reading aloud, practicing piano, and then chores on top of that I just wonder am I asking too much of my kids (ages 6 and 8). On the...

    15 min

  8. JUL 10

    co-sleeping: sharing our experience

    send us a text via Fan Mail!Haley and I discuss co-sleeping and breastfeeding, I chat about my journey into co-sleeping and the benefits I’ve observed. Overall, the conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of co-sleeping and offers insights into creating a safe and comfortable sleep environment for the whole family. We share our personal experiences and offer thoughts on how to navigate these situations. co-sleeping, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, sleep environment, nigh...

    37 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 five, 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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