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.
Episodes
280 episodes
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 purpose11:30 - Creating a space or ...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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35:14
what can we do when the toddler hits the baby
A long time listener, Sofia, brings this question to the show...such a difficult time of life when you have two littles! We discuss some strategies helping the toddler cope and managing the environment.1:22 - Welcome Sofia!
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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23:58
PSA. Two, in fact. Updated resource page!
check out the daily reflection here with yours trulyI've updated my resource page and SO MUCH MORE TO COME!
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2:56
work-life balance as a homeschooling mom: an interview with Dr. Christine Schintgen
Dr. Christine Schintgen is a mom, homeschooler, professor and President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry's Bay, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the home-life and work-life balance when God calls us to work outside the home.
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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51:09
fostering obedience and handling big emotions as they get older
Elizabeth and I answer a listener's questions on discipline, boundaries and how to take charge of a situation without damaging the relationship.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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43:01
boys and boundaries
Christina and I discuss a few things, focusing on the particular discipleship of our beautiful boys. 5:41 - Healthy boundaries and transactional discipline 9:55 - Approach for young boys 12:45 - Discipline as the...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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39:39
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - an interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Such a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of the book Hold On to Your Kids of which I have discussed frequently on this podcast and creator of the Neufeld Institute. We discuss the heart of attachment parenting, common misc...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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57:44
getting through difficulties and overwhelm in motherhood
Elizabeth and I discuss strategies when things are difficult in our motherhood and homeschooling.1:35 - We all have bad days 6:30 - Getting through a crisis 9:52 - Lighthearted discipline 11:20 - Getting things d...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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39:58
Help! My kid hates writing! Julie Bogart, fired up.
Author Julie Bogart joins me to discuss her new book and the keys to teaching writing - hint, it's not supposed to be boring! 2:33 - What is the structure of your writing curriculum?6:05 - At the heart of writing 10:20 - Hel...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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40:34
interview with grandkids
We discuss many things. Kids are some of the most interesting people I know. https://beastacademy.com
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24:14
1000 good books project
I chat with Cheryl and Garreth about this beautiful labour of love that they are creating. A collection of the beautiful stories in audio so that our kids can have access to rich and beautiful literature. Such a great addition to family r...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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43:51
She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood - an interview with author Suzanne Bilodeau
Suzanne and I chat abut her beautiful new book: She Loved. Thanks Suzanne for what you offer mothers . 1:58 - Reaching out to others in time of need 4:54 - Welcome and about Suzanne 10:45 - Suzanne's new book She...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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43:56
Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus Education Survey: a conversation with co-author Albert Cheng
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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41:39
random tidbits with Zoe
Zoe's new FREEBIE!Where I randomly record a catch up conversation between Zoe and myself. We discuss many things, including, but not limited to:2:41 - I...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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48:59
loneliness in motherhood and finding solutions
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 commun...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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29:43
how to organize events
A chat with my accomplice Brian D and myself on the how, why, who, where, when and what of getting things done. Big emphasis on the why. 2:30 - Our intrinsic need for community10:27 - Cultivating ideas and gathering in per...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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1:09:46
my take on it - when to start school
A sweet listener sent this question in...I've dealt with it in the episodes below as well. "When kids are little, are we doing enough, when should we start school" - creating a rich environment for our children.
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7:35
living the season of Lent as a family
Elizabeth and I share our family traditions surrounding the Lenten season. 2:23 - Candlelit Stations of the Cross, Easter Vigil7:47 - Resurrection Rolls11:25 - Guiding children spiritually, what to "give up" 12:...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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30:15
streamlining meals for convenience
ideas for making meal prep more pleasant and efficientSearch podcast episodes by topic
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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15:27
my take on it - can a child be too attached/when kids goof off during prayers
A couple of fan mail questions came up, so I'm sharing my take on it
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14:45
my take on it - learning sign language and filling tanks
Just some quick thoughts from fan mail questions!
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10:58
being faithful through difficult seasons, teaching virtue and answering tough questions
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Subject matter warning: This episode contains discussion on how to talk to our kids about the virtue of chastity and of our sexuality. This would not be an episod...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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32:45