x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

All Episodes

21:29

homeschooling high school, part one

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/02/13

send us a text via Fan Mail! Building a secure and trusting relationship with our teenagers is at the heart of this episode. I discuss practical information, credits most post-secondary institutions are looking for and supporting our teenagers in their decision making along the way. 1:45 - Laying the foundation 3:26 - It's okay if it's a confusing time 5:19 - Allowing our teens to make decisions 7:52 - Relationship is vital 12:50 - A typical course of study 18:54 - Unschooli...

en-us

32:29

pregnancy and motherhood in difficult seasons:...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/02/06

send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I take a listener's questions on motherhood in a difficult season and strategies for keeping joy in the picture. 1:57 - A listener's question 4:49 - Practical ideas for clingy little ones 9:27 - Collecting and unifying activities 18:36 - Feeling low and caring for children during pregnancy 23:57 - Bringing in extra care, nanny or mother's helper 26:58 - Our little ones are getting older 30:34 - Praying for the graces of our Marriage adding...

en-us

12:16

my take on it: starting homeschooling with only have...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/02/02

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!

en-us

44:05

homeschool dads, the joy of homeschooling and finding...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/30

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 assessment 15:21 - Freedom in homeschooling 16:26 - We're not trying to recreate public sch...

en-us

5:31

START HERE: a five minute guide to this podcast

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/26

send us a text via Fan Mail! Welcome! 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!

en-us

5:53

my take on it: helping kids notice happy moments

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/26

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!

en-us

17:45

how much is too much: discerning our kids activities

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/23

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.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

en-us

1:37

PSA! British Columbia Home Education Conference!

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/23

send us a text via Fan Mail! Here's all the links! Website:bchec.ca (http://bchec.ca/) Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579017518570 lnstagram:http://www.instagram.com/bchomeeducationconference Email:mailto:info@bchec.ca 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!

en-us

24:55

growth and connection for homeschoolers: The Canadian...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/16

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 Canada!) 1:09 - About Lisa Marie and The Canadian Homeschooler 3:31 - Structure and daily themes of th...

en-us

7:37

my take on it: when to begin history studies

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/12

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 different historical eras and reading suggestions for each: SOCIAL STUDIES Contact On Instagram a...

en-us

46:17

when it's time to get off social media a discussion...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2026/01/10

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 Families Will Survive by Robert J. Fox Blessed Is She - Community Homeschool Connectio...

en-us

47:14

Real life with Zoe: how do you do that?

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/12/30

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 Lilies Podcast with Cameron Fradd career woman to stay at home mom: an interview with...

en-us

8:21

my take on it: a Christmas tradition to share

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/12/17

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!

en-us

7:37

audiobooks for the win

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/11/26

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 offer: Try Audible for $0.99/mo for the first 3 months + $20 Audible credit Give ...

en-us

30:30

marriage routines

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/11/25

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!

en-us

15:18

life in chunks, try it, you might like it

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/11/15

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!

en-us

30:07

hitting, biting and aggressive behaviours - what do...

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/10/18

send us a text via Fan Mail! How should we approach and discipline a young child who is hitting, biting or showing physical forms of aggression towards siblings or peers? Christina joins me to discuss and share practical solutions. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry authority (blog post) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by to...

en-us

2:09

PSA: distracted by many things AND a link to follow

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/10/14

send us a text via Fan Mail! https://heeltotoe2025.blogspot.com/ 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!

en-us

11:43

my take on it: lying

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/10/14

send us a text via Fan Mail! When kids lie - what are parents to do?! here's the instagram post on lying I mention. 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!

en-us

13:19

my take on it: when kids won't show weakness

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling ·

2025/10/11

send us a text via Fan Mail! Bravado. Toughness. When a child won't show their feelings, even thought we know they're there. 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!

en-us

319 results

Similar Podcasts

Tale Teller Kids™

Sarnia de la Mare

米克馬故事坊

咪萊

Imagination Station

Imagination Station

Die Pferde sind nicht das Problem - und du bist nicht zu blöd. Der Aha-Podcast für Pferdemenschen

Silke Jahn & Maren Diehl

Hanna fragt Papa - Der Podcast für neugierige Kinder und Eltern

Hanna und Thomas Schamberger