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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.

kids & family parenting

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0:58

public service announcements

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/10/07

send us a text via Fan Mail!join us here for all the funhttps://youtube.com/@hellosray?si=zkiKwiPzq79s8euySupport the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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18:43

the story of the two moms

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/10/05

send us a text via Fan Mail!a story from when I was expecting my first daughter and reflections on the type of mom I want to be you deserve to be lifted up (blog post) simplify your life (podcast) the fundamental elements of kindness part one (blog post)Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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8:37

kindness: forgiveness of injuries sustained

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2024/10/01

send us a text via Fan Mail!The hardest road to kindness.Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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28:37

what is joy? back to basics

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2024/09/27

send us a text via Fan Mail!So much back ground noise in the episode. I think my husband and son may have been reenacting the battle of the Rohirrim. Apologies on that. Just me on this episode sharing well, why joy? How did it happen that joy became my personal little mission. And why does it matter?1:40 - Using and sharing our gifts 4:24 - Where my journey began 9:20 - Taking charge of our own lives 12:34 - Unearthing joy 17:06 - Tackling some impediments ...

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5:33

kindness - affability of speech

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2024/09/23

send us a text via Fan Mail!Another element of kindness, broken down into something doable and digestible. Affability of speech - AKA, tone of voice...Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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33:52

homeschooling when it's hard

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/09/20

send us a text via Fan Mail!Elizabeth and I discuss the hard seasons (Elizabeth's baby is due any day...) how we can manage them, discern them, work with them. 2:27 - Homeschooling through pregnancy 7:31 - Hiring out schooling when needed 9:42 - Discipline and routine with boys 14:53 - Stepping back and observing our life 21:59 - Afraid of not giving enough to our kids 31:49 - Taking time offJacko Willink books low days (blog post)Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.norma...

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5:55

growing in kindness

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/09/19

send us a text via Fan Mail!What does it take?Support the showContact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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49:12

when your child refuses to cooperate and other daily...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/09/14

send us a text via Fan Mail!Christina and I address a few issues that crop up regularly in our family life, included, but not limited to, children flopping on the floor when we ask them to do something. 0:49 - Homeschool beginnings 3:28 - The mystery of readiness 6:48 - Comparing ourselves 9:30 - Learning is a lifelong endeavour 13:30 - It's okay to take time off 16:20 - What if your child refuses to cooperate?25:15 - The value of humour 30:25 - Attachment is not permissiven...

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56:52

Managing our anger one baby step at a time: a...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/09/04

send us a text via Fan Mail!My listener and guest, Kimmy, and I, address the topic of anger, learning to pause, growing in holiness and - aaaah - EXPECTATIONS. 2:08 - Kimmy's questions on managing anger and structuring the day8:01 - Creating and sustaining a loving environment 12:21 - Planning time for yourself 18:58 - Camp style learning 22:40 - Practices that help us deal with anger and develop self-control 40:53 - How to respond to our kids anger 51:45 - Know...

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10:52

my take on it: order, where to start when you're...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/09/02

send us a text via Fan Mail!I received this fan mail a few days ago, and wanted to respond with my take on it. This mom is doing so many good things already, please know I pray for you all and hope this helps!Hi Bonnie -- I am really struggling. I deeply desire a joyful home and yet every day , without fail I am yelling, the kids are fighting, the baby is overtired and the house is a mess. I'm at a loss at where to even begin. I know my discipline for cleaning and keeping order nee...

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6:34

my take on it - further questions on co-sleeping,...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/08/10

Send us a Text Message.After listening to the episode on cosleeping, a listener submitted these questions:So this mum has a large family. She has a baby who's just over one, that this is usually around the time that she has stopped co -sleeping and transitioned to a crib. She'd like to keep co -sleeping, but a couple of things are frustrating at this stage of babyhood, how do I manage these particular things? How do get yourself ready in the morning? Shower, get dressed, have some time t...

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42:33

cooking, love and rest with Zoe: creating more ease...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/07/31

Send us a Text Message.My dear friend Zoe joins me to discuss how she mentors moms to take a look at how we can create more ease and joy in the daily task of meal prep and menu planning. Dealing with decision fatigue and how to create an environment that is more streamlined and restful. We talk about Sunday as a day of rest, and what that can look like in our busy family lives. Spend some time with us, chatting about the joys and challenges of keeping all the people fed. &nb...

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17:00

my take on it: struggling with spelling and kids who...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/07/22

Send us a Text Message.I received great question(s) yesterday, what do we do when our kids can't spell...what do we do when they're behind....what do we do when our head's not in the game."Hi Bonnie! I have a question! My 10 year old son is very very very much a struggling speller. I mean, I’m sure he is dyslexic. He can’t spell at all and I’ve tried everything. What would you do? Just dictation?""I admit I hit very much a rough patch with general overwhelm this summer and almost put two of m...

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14:46

my take on it: children and chores

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/07/21

Send us a Text Message.Short answer to an important question...our experience and how it changed over the years: "Hi Bonnie! I’m thinking about our daily/weekly routines for this school year and wondering if you have thoughts on chores for kids. I’m looking at how many hours we have in the day and plugging in reading aloud, a little sit down work, more reading aloud, practicing piano, and then chores on top of that I just wonder am I asking too much of my kids (ages 6 and 8). On the one ...

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36:48

co-sleeping: sharing our experience

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/07/10

Send us a Text Message.Haley and I discuss co-sleeping and breastfeeding, I chat about my journey into co-sleeping and the benefits I’ve observed. Overall, the conversation highlights the benefits and challenges of co-sleeping and offers insights into creating a safe and comfortable sleep environment for the whole family. We share our personal experiences and offer thoughts on how to navigate these situations. co-sleeping, breastfeeding, attachment parenting, sleep environment, night wea...

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42:16

getting kids to do things they don't want to do, like...

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2024/07/03

Send us a Text Message.In this conversation, Mariette and I discuss how to motivate children to do tasks they don't enjoy, specifically focusing on math. We explore strategies such as setting parameters, incorporating math into daily activities, and giving children a sense of control and choice. TakeawaysSet parameters and give children a sense of control and choice when it comes to tasks they don't enjoy.Incorporate math into daily activities to make it more engaging and relevant.Consid...

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9:41

my take on it - what to do after chocolate chip math

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/06/23

Send us a Text Message.Question submitted via text message - I’m wondering if you have any episodes or blog posts about math after chocolate chips - my oldest is 8 and about to start grade 3. We have been using your little yellow book along with The 3 R’s as a guide for our math learning so far. Would love to hear about where you went from there with your kids, any particular curriculums that you found helpful. I know nothing will be a perfect fit, I’m just looking for something to...

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39:18

keeping homeschooling fresh for the long game

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/06/23

Send us a Text Message.Sheila, a veteran homeschooling mother from Arizona, shares her experience with burnout and the challenges of homeschooling children with a large age gap. We touch on mothering teens and keeping the connection as they become adults. soundbites:"It's a beautiful thing that you're doing.""Nobody prepares us for what it's going to be like to have adult children and our role in that.""Implementing mentorship for older homeschooling moms could be a wonderful way ...

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14:18

my take on it - supporting left handed kids

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/06/14

Send us a Text Message.A short answer to a question submitted on buzzsprout's new "FAN MAIL" function. Support the Show.Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

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10:59

creating high school credits out of our kids passions...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2024/05/22

Send us a Text Message.Takeaways from this episode:Passions can be turned into high school courses, such as chessCourse titles can reflect the skills and concepts learned, like "applied mathematics through strategy." A high school course typically requires 120-150 hours of work, so what does that look like for their passions?A topical list of previous episodes is available for easy reference at the end of these show notes and also! A YouTube video featuring a dad's panel discussin...

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