Bonnie Landry

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

Kids EN ↓ 417 episodes

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. 

Author

Bonnie Landry

Category

Kids

Podcast website

www.bonnielandry.ca

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

some scrambly thoughts 11.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! I try to put the meaning of life into four minutes.   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! 

receptivity 11.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! What is receptivity, why do we want it? Hold Onto Your Kids Revolution of Mercy 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! 

the theology of the body and dignity in relationships 11.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! How does theology of the body relate to our relationships with our children?   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! 

snacks at our house 11.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! managing hunger and food prep 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! 

date night with the Landrys 11.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! what worked for us, spoiler: inexpensive, easy and yummy 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! 

Listeners! major news, podcast pivot coming soon 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! subscribe on YouTube HERE 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! 

what is resilience? 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! resilience is one key to living a life of peace with ourselves 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! 

some qualities of resilience 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Resilience matter because God is a God of peace.  And we want to be like Him.  He's the BEST. 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! 

three habits to build resilience in one commitment 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! I've talked about setting goals, taking care of ourselves and developing gratitude as the three easiest first steps toward resilience.  Here's a way we can practice all three at once! 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 li...

self awareness and resilience 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! tools for resilience - today: The Temperament God Gave You 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! 

more on the four temperaments 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! self knowledge and our relationship with God Bishop Barron's video on prayer 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! 

filling our children's tanks 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! It's actually chapter five.  Filling tanks and restraining reaction.   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! 

our tanks need filling, too 09.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! We must find ways to fill our own tanks if we are going to be able to fill our children's tanks... 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! 

good ways to learn 06.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Thoughts on learning  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! 

The kindness you do 06.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! What is the impact of our life in the big picture? The Lighthouse Hearts in Atlantis 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! 

we all want happiness 06.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Says St. Thomas Aquinas https://www.amazon.ca/One-Minute-Aquinas-Doctors-Fundamental-Questions-ebook/dp/B00I655UJM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+one+minute+aquinas&qid=1613570967&sr=8-1 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...

when your child is in the middle of a crisis 06.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! where earthquakes and emotions collide a couple of blips at the end of the recording.... 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! 

responding vs. reacting 05.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Sound is a bit glitchy on this episode...working on it! 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! 

How are we supposed to be perfect? 05.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Seriously, why are we being asked to be perfect.  I recorded this, and then, in one of those great God moments, I was led to read this quote from St. Augustine, who, as concise as possible, sums up life on earth: "Our meditation in this present life should be in the praise of God; for the eternal exultation of our life hereafter will be the praise of God, and none...

streamlining meal time 05.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Meal making for those short on time (that would be all of us...) and for those who don't find cooking a creative outlet.   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! 

more thoughts on streamlining meals 05.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! it was such a steep learning curve for me 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! 

Interview with Father Harrison: the parent's role in educating their children 05.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! A fabulous interview with my dear friend Father Harrison, who podcasts over at https://www.clericallyspeaking.com/ !   We delve into the Catechism of the Catholic Church...what is it, where did it come from and how it can teach us to be better parents...what is our role as Christians parents in educating our children.  Father brings so much depth into the words of the...

agitation, discord and grace 03.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! Living in the gap between ideals and reality.  It's uncomfortable.  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! 

what does pray always even mean? 03.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! thoughts on how the heck we can pray always 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! 

can you evangelize others before you're a model Christian? 03.06.2026

send us a text via Fan Mail! thoughts on family life and getting better at it 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! 

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