make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

send us a text via Fan Mail! thoughts on dealing with our own sorrow, loss or trauma at Christmastime   Originally recorded on Dec. 23, 2020 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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! Some follow up questions from our listener...establishing routine in the early years.  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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! Of course, the main thing is praying for our godchildren but today, Christina joins me to discuss some ideas for stepping up to the godparent role, how our own godparents have played an important role in our lives and how to choose godparents for our children.  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal   By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by top...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Fan mail question... 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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! get better at being human   Originally recorded on Dec. 20, 2020  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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! great question from a listener 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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! As the nest is emptying, what does that look like and what does that feel like? This is a little opening up of my own heart, sharing my own experience. Looking to the positive side of things despite the sorrow that accompanies change.  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal   By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic   www.bonnielandry.ca S...

send us a text via Fan Mail! “ Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being .” (CCC 2337)  John Paul Meenan, assistant professor of theology at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College joins me to help deepen our understanding of the virtues of chastity, purity and modesty. We discuss guiding principles for approa...

send us a text via Fan Mail! https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/editorials/where-has-my-sweet-child-gone-the-challenge-of-holding-on-to-our-young-teens https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/editorials/the-counterwill-storm-making-sense-of-adolescent-resistance Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal   By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic   www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my reco...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Our final segment in this mini-series, Dr. Deborah and I discuss what discipline is, understanding the developmental milestones of the child and viewing discipline in the context of connection, dignity and growth in maturity. 00:53 - Giving a definition to discipline 4:05 - How do we learn our lessons? 5:04 - Different perspectives and the root issue 6:15 - Does pain t...

send us a text via Fan Mail! fret and regret, two bad dogs    building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post)    micro listing (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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! How do we make dealing with our kids behaviour easier? Dr. Deborah and I discuss key principles for strengthening connection and compliance in our children.  1:21 - Resilience is the fruit of good development 4:32 - Tears, sadness and facing futility 7:15 - Make it safe to feel 11:46 - How our brain is shaped 15:22 - Show up, care and decide 20:06 - It's a relatio...

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! 

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...

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 sch...

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! 

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...

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! 

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 h...

send us a text via Fan Mail! It's hard.  Don't make it harder.  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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! Nick Robinson joins me to talk about being a homeschooling dad. We also discuss the importance of finding your "why" for homeschooling, how seeking your teens input on their education can be super beneficial and wisdom on motivating ourselves and our children.  00:40 - Involvement as a father in homeschooling  11:36 - Expectations and taking time for assessme...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Such a great question!  Eye-spy for joy.   things that kill joy (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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! A listener asks a great question: how much is too much?  And of course, that's for each family to decide themselves according to where you are at in life, but also your collective capacity.   So let's dive into that big question! Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal   By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic   www.bonnielandry....

send us a text via Fan Mail! it matters because   we can find our stuff  it makes us feel good  it's a form of beauty 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! 

send us a text via Fan Mail! Today I welcome Lisa Marie Fletcher founder of The Canadian Homeschooler to discuss the upcoming Canadian Online Homeschool Conference (Feb. 2-6th 2026). We discuss what inspired the conference, what Lisa Marie is looking forward to the most and a look at this year's lineup including yours truly (Note: the Conference is open to everyone, even if you're not in...