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
344 episodes
chastity, purity, modesty: an interview with John Paul Meenan on guiding young adults
“Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being.” (CCC 2337) John Paul Meenan, assistant professor of theology at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom C...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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1:09:01
my take on it: unmotivated young teens
https://www.neufeldinstitute.org/editorials/where-has-my-sweet-child-gone-the-challenge-of-holding-on-to-our-youn...
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21:04
moving from theory to practice, part three on DISCIPLINE with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Our final segment in this mini-series, Dr. Deborah and I discuss what discipline is, understanding the developmental milestones of the child and viewing discipline in the context of connection, dignity and growth in maturity.00:53 -...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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33:11
when your brain gets scrambly
fret and regret, two bad dogs building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post)
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7:13
moving from theory to practice, part two on BEHAVIOUR with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
How do we make dealing with our kids behaviour easier? Dr. Deborah and I discuss key principles for strengthening connection and compliance in our children. 1:21 - Resilience is the fruit of good development 4:32 - Tears, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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49:53
little ways to develop discipline
honing discipline always spills over to other areas of our life Hallow.com Where to find my pdfs
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5:09
moving from theory to practice, a three part mini-series with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace. 1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work 3:53 - I...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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40:12
homeschooling high school, part two
In this part two I discuss more practical aspects of record keeping, transcript writing and building healthy communication with our teens. 1:02 - What is a transcript? 4:15 - Systems for assigning credits 7:16...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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21:56
the discipline of order
good habits spill over to other good habits making things beautiful (blog post)
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5:32
homeschooling high school, part one
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 alon...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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21:29
pregnancy and motherhood in difficult seasons: strategies for the early years
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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32:29
my take on it: starting homeschooling with only have little ones
It's hard. Don't make it harder.
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12:16
homeschool dads, the joy of homeschooling and finding motivation: an interview with Nick Robinson
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 a...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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44:05
my take on it: helping kids notice happy moments
Such a great question! Eye-spy for joy. things that kill joy (blog post)
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5:53
how much is too much: discerning our kids activities
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!
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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17:45
PSA! British Columbia Home Education Conference!
Here's all the links!Website:bchec.ca (http://bchec.ca/)Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579017518570lnstagram:http://www.instagram.com/bchomeeducationconfere...
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1:37
why order matters
it matters because we can find our stuff it makes us feel good it's a form of beauty
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6:20
growth and connection for homeschoolers: The Canadian Online Homeschool Conference with Lisa Marie Fletcher
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 th...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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24:55
take aways for household order
three things that got me started it's about love order can be accomplished in little chunks it's about discipline, which is virtue
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4:26
my take on it: when to begin history studies
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. ...
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7:37
the first two reasons to rethink carrots and sticks
1. you have to be pretty creative, and you're probably already tired2. it requires a lot of energy to determine what rewards/consequences work with whom, and you're probably already tired
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8:59
when it's time to get off social media a discussion with Jenna Beaugh
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. <...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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46:17
