make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

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...

send us a text via Fan Mail! three things that got me started  it's about love  order can be accomplished in little chunks  it's about discipline, which is virtue 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! I address a fan mail inquiry about homeschooling resources for history, particularly for young children. What are the merits of Philip Campbell's history books and audio resources and the importance of read-alouds and interactive play.  Totally looking for that balance between structured education and free play. If you scroll down on this link, you'll read di...

send us a text via Fan Mail! 1. you have to be pretty creative, and you're probably already tired 2. it requires a lot of energy to determine what rewards/consequences work with whom, and you're probably already tired 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 f...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Jenna joins me once again on the podcast to discuss burnout, phone addiction and the difficult decision to leave social media  We naturally dive into the need for community and strategize on how to find and build community around us. Eat, Live, Run | Jenna Beaugh | Substack eatliverun.com As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Only Heroic Catholic Fam...

send us a text via Fan Mail! what do we want 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 chat with Zoe, that we co-published on both her *new podcast* and here on make joy normal...how do we do that?   Welcome, learn from my errors :).   Zoe's Website + Podcast Instagram: @realliferealkitchen As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The Pantry Reset Mini Course with Zoe building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post) Among the Lilie...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Martha, Martha: Distracted by many things episode 12: how a motto changes your life the best book I ever read (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! Blog post, Bride's tree Christmas traditions at our house, an episode from a couple of years ago 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! Martha, Martha: Distracted by many things episode 11: it's never too late to start... resources that fell into my lap and altered my universe (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! Martha, Martha: Distracted by many things episode 10: Lord, we beg you to visit this house and banish from it all the deadly power of the enemy.  May your holy angels dwell here to keep us in peace,  and may your blessing be upon us always.  We ask this through Christ, our Lord.   Amen family prayer life, responding to angst, and when do we know it's not working (...

send us a text via Fan Mail! Martha, Martha episode 9: To whom much has been given, much will be required. walk like a mammal (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! Audiobooks are a great resource for homeschoolers as a supplement in education and entertaining our children. I share a family favourite as well as a list of some of my own personal favourites.  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Tales from the Old Testament: Great Men and Women from Noah Through Solomon as told by Jim Weiss (Audible) Limited time...

send us a text via Fan Mail! And while we're on the topic of covenant...what are some routines in marriage that prevent our relationships from becoming "contractual?" 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! Martha, Martha episode 8: holding up our end of the bargain enjoying your kids (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! Martha, Martha episode 7: It's a unit study! Advent at our house  (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 means of adapting 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! Martha, Martha episode 6: Sharing with you a litany to pray for the pregnant women in your life! funny saints and helpful saints (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! Martha, Martha episode 5: Pulling ourselves out of a dark place.  low days (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! Martha, Martha: Distracted by many things (recorded in 2020): Moments that define us. religious experience (blog post) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Audible Premium Plus Monthly Membership (Limited time offer) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal   By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic   www.bonnielandry.ca...