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
What about college? And so much more.
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In this episode, we talk about the why of college, intentionality in our choices and the pros and cons of going straight into college after high school. But we also talk about a whole lotta random stuff - including, but not limited to: blending family traditions, the occult, homeschooling during crisis, the value of a hot water bottle and 1000 hours outside. Enjoy!
1:28 - Blending family traditions
3:40 - Paganism, occult and shopping
8:31 - Do kids even need to go to college?
16:05 - Being prepared with a high school transcript
19:54 - Doing a gap year
22:18 - Finding Catholic community
25:43 - Homeschooling through sickness and crisis
37:38 - What if you fear you aren't doing enough?
40:00 - Don't debate with people who disagree with you
1000 Hours Outside Challenge
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