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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.

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41:39

Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus...

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2025/03/14

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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 Reform at the University of Arkansas. Among his many achievements and areas of study, his research interests include character formation, school-choice policy, faith-based schooling, and homeschooling. Our conversation about this study, Diverse Outcomes for a Diverse Populatio...

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48:59

random tidbits with Zoe

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2025/03/13

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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: Illness and natural remedies natural cleaning products Skin care Raw milk and the law The decision to homeschool Leaning in to family Let them by Mel Robbins Dealing with new circumstances States of overwhelm accomplishing household tasks Stacking AI tools for moms The value of writing by hand Support the sh...

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29:43

loneliness in motherhood and finding solutions

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2025/03/10

send us a text via Fan Mail! Christina and I discuss a listener’s experience of loneliness in motherhood. 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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69:46

how to organize events

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2025/03/08

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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. You can reach out to Brian regarding organizing all the stuff at ballycrochanfarm@gmail.com and to myself in the usual places. 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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69:31

how to organize events

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2025/03/07

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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. You can reach out to Brian regarding organizing all the stuff at ballycrochanfarm@gmail.com and to myself in the usual places. 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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7:35

my take on it - when to start school

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2025/03/05

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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. https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com/1052191/episodes/14648055-how-to-get-started-homeschooling-and-dealing-with-resistance https://makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com/1052191/episodes/11287685-learning-with-littles-julia-s-questions https://makejoyn...

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30:15

living the season of Lent as a family

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2025/03/01

send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I share our family traditions surrounding the Lenten season. 2:23 - Candlelit Stations of the Cross, Easter Vigil 7:47 - Resurrection Rolls 11:25 - Guiding children spiritually, what to "give up" 12:29 - Hosting a seder supper 14:22 - Storybooks for Lent 16:53 - Spiritual reading and progressive Lent 21:35 - The Passion of the Christ movie 24:51 - Hot cross buns 25:53 - Lenten food, go-to Friday meals As a...

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15:27

streamlining meals for convenience

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2025/02/22

send us a text via Fan Mail! ideas for making meal prep more pleasant and efficient Search podcast episodes by topic 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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14:45

my take on it - can a child be too attached/when kids...

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2025/02/19

send us a text via Fan Mail! A couple of fan mail questions came up, so I'm sharing my take on it 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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10:58

my take on it - learning sign language and filling tanks

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2025/02/14

send us a text via Fan Mail! Just some quick thoughts from fan mail questions! 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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32:45

being faithful through difficult seasons, teaching...

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2025/02/07

send us a text via Fan Mail! 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 episode to listen to in the presence of young children. 1:34 - Growing in wisdom and maturity as parents 7:51 - Surrounding ourselves with like-minded families 9:10 - Understanding the deepest needs of our children 13:53 - Growi...

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48:01

speaking the language of math

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2025/01/31

send us a text via Fan Mail!thank you, Sjeila for this fabulous episode on teaching math. Sjeila is a former teacher and math coach before she became a homeschool mom and shares with us the world of math so that we can approach it without fear.1:07 - Welcome Sjeila and background3:56 - Being nervous about math 8:00 - Understanding the language of math 12:35 - Learn from good mathematicians 18:02 - Being afraid to look stupid 21:50 - Growin...

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0:51

the fruits of a homeschool life: homeschool saints...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/01/30

send us a text via Fan Mail!Recently I was interviewed on a podcast, Homeschooling Saints - with Lisa Mladnich who is a gem. We talk about the ups and downs, successes and shortcomings of the journey, if you want to have a listen! video here!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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2:06

PSA - pre-recorded dictation class available for...

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2025/01/27

send us a text via Fan Mail!If you have contacted me via fan mail, please know that I can't respond except via an episode. If you would like to purchase the recorded class, please register and follow payment instructions on the registration form. Thanks for your interest!! REGISTRATION FORMSupport 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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30:56

baby steps for converts, homeschool with little ones...

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2025/01/25

send us a text via Fan Mail!Thanks for all the fanmail, my dear listeners! I'm so excited to be able to both engage and be challenged by your amazing questions. In this episode I respond to two recent fan mail, listed in the title of this episode. At the end of the episode, I reflect on something that I came across early on that had an impact on my desire to work toward holiness and also the creation of habits.1:17 - Overview of topics 2:16 - Growing alongside our kids in fai...

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48:19

Breastfeeding through the ages and stages: child-led...

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2025/01/17

send us a text via Fan Mail!For the last month I've received several questions about breastfeeding topics and even though this has nothing to do with homeschooling it has everything to do with homeschooling - it's how we nurture our children and I'm so grateful for these questions! Christina and I discuss the return of fertility postpartum and if early weaning is necessary to have another baby if our cycle has not returned, how to deal with a nursing toddler and a newborn and what to do if ou...

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27:05

high schoolers, moving right along

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/01/17

send us a text via Fan Mail!okay high schoolers. A little more info. 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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20:37

this one's for you, high schoolers (and your parents...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/01/11

send us a text via Fan Mail!First installment of a segment on high school and getting emerging adults participating in their own educational planning. Today I go over how the system works and the advantage of having agency over your education. 1:49 - Understanding how the system works 6:27 - What university/colleges are looking for 11:11 - Importance of learning how to write 17:09 - Sharpening math skills18:59 - Additional resources getting to graduation with grace (podcast)...

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12:07

fan mail thoughts and the problem of yelling

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/01/09

send us a text via Fan Mail!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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2:11

PSA: dictation master class confirmed for Jan. 18th

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/01/07

send us a text via Fan Mail!See registration form here for details! REGISTRATION FORMSupport 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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