
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
Bonnie Landry
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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give-away, dear listeners...30 seconds, a draw for six books!
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
08/28/21 • 0 min
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talk about burnout
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
02/17/24 • 30 min
This is a live talk I did online when covid happened, and I've decided to produce a few of them here, converted into a podcast episode.
3:01 - Relationships first
5:58 - Develop a plan
7:12 - Simplicity in our homes
14:54 - Taking time off homeschooling
16:22 - Ideas for getting help
20:18 - Investing in yourself
25:12 - Creating your village
28:15 - Living in a functional community
Homeschooling simplified series
Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
#makejoynormal #homeschooling #relationships #attachment #selfcare #priorities #order #curriculum #simplicity #community #planning #perspective
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Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus Education Survey: a conversation with co-author Albert Cheng
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
03/14/25 • 41 min
A fascinating conversation on a recent study of homeschooled adults. Co-author Albert Cheng, PhD, is a Cardus senior fellow and associate professor in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas.
Among his many achievements and areas of study, his research interests include character formation, school-choice policy, faith-based schooling, and homeschooling. Our conversation about this study, Diverse Outcomes for a Diverse Population, reveals some interesting data about home educated adults as well as food for thought on our goals for family education.
00:40 - Welcome
5:16 - About Cardus
9:08 - The study sample
13:12 - Gathering data on homeschooling
16:56 - Religious engagement in homeschoolers
20:37 - Civic behavior results
22:58 - Family formation and adoption of values
26:04 - Geographical demographics
28:16 - Structured vs. unstructured homeschooling
31:07 - Parent and child relationships
35:48 - Most important takeaways
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Classical education on the day to day: part two
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
01/04/22 • 52 min
Well, this episode we cover science, social studies, second language, physical education and the fine arts. Crystal and I compare our approaches and the advantages and shortcomings we have with our kids!
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children's author, Sylvia Dorham
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
08/20/22 • 37 min
Today I interview Sylvia Dorham, children's author. The beginning of the interview had a glitch so we miss some of Sylvia's biographical information!
Sylvia is a Catholic mother of ten, who has a great love of beauty and recognizes that we learn better through rhythm, rhyme and beauty. We discuss her "Monks" books and her newest book, Our Lady, Undoer of Knots.
Sylvia Dorham’s accomplishments are best summarized in the words, "wife" and "mother." She appreciates truth, goodness and beauty and is grateful for skilled artists with whom she can collaborate.
1:02 - Delivering truth in writing for children
3:12 - Not another cheesy children's book
11:40 - About Our Lady Undoer of Knots and new book
27:36 - Hymns - Rhyme, Rhythm and Music
28:51 - About the illustrator
33:44 - Best advice for keeping our children close to us
Sylvia's books
How to Pray the Mary Undoer of Knots Novena
Books by Paul Thigpen
Books by Regina Doman
eyes to see (blog post)
#makejoynormal #homeschool #faith # relationships #literature #music #ourladyundoerofknots #prayer
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two minute public service announcement: coaching
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03/15/25 • 2 min
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this month...updates to life
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
04/20/22 • 1 min
Join us for our next adventure.
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meeting the needs of our eldest when we have a mittfull of littles
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
04/22/23 • 35 min
Elizabeth and I take on this question, and then I get two other mothers near and dear to me to weigh in on this topic. Zoe and Rachel share their thoughts on how they make (made) it work with a lotta young ones.
1:54 - Acknowledging the needs of our eldest
6:46 - Opportunities to connect
9:02 - Caring for children with learning disabilities
13:32 - Stepping back and assessing things
19:36 - Crowdsourcing interview with Zoe
23:27 - Crowdsourcing interview with Rachel
our airbnb (link)
homeschooling children with special needs: an interview with Maureen Wittman (podcast)
from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey (podcast)
tea with girls (blog post)
#makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #relationships #planning #readaloud #gratitude
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revolution of mercy, part four
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
07/06/23 • 31 min
00:44 - Carrot and Stick discipline
3:45 - Chapter 5 - Filling our children's tanks
3:57 - Disinterested service
5:29 - Gentle discipleship
7:45 - Controlling our reactions
10:36 - Striving for perfection
13:30 - Chapter 6 - Our tanks need filling too
15:49 - Seeking God in the Sacraments
20:11 - Prayer and fasting
Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall
Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe
Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues by Fr. Robert Barron (YouTube) fasting is good (blog post)#makejoynormal #homeschooling #prayer #sacraments #discipline #gentleness #charity #attachment #connection
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loneliness in motherhood and finding solutions
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
03/10/25 • 29 min
Christina and I discuss a listener’s experience of loneliness in motherhood.
1:35 - Dealing with loneliness as a mother
3:46 - Deep, interior loneliness vs. physical loneliness
8:15 - Ways to reach out for community
13:55 - Creating a schedule for yourself
16:21 - Seeking spiritual direction
18:53 - Taking care of oneself
23:35 - Filling a need
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make joy normal: cozy homeschooling currently has 276 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Catholic, Christianity, Homeschooling, Parenting, Kids & Family, Teaching, Joy, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Homeschool and Christian.
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The episode title 'Done by noon: efficient homeschooling' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on make joy normal: cozy homeschooling is 37 minutes.
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The first episode of make joy normal: cozy homeschooling was released on May 11, 2020.
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