make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
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.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
boredom and burnout
Elizabeth and I talk about what we can do when kids are bored. And also when moms are burned out.
2:39 - My child doesn't cope well with boredom
8:04 - Providing structure and giving purpose
11:30 - Creating a space or boredom cupboard
14:35 - Fun ideas and tools
21:59 - Accepting our limits and saying no
26:40 - Stacking and making things special
30:03 - Simple ways to make them feel loved
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry
Homeschooling, simplified: chocolate chip math: introducing arithmetic for little people, kindergarten to grade three, without programs or workbooks by Bonnie Landry
maintain intimacy, maintain influence (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!