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
247 episodes
hearts that are aching: become the parents we want to be
I am responding to a fan mail that I answered in short form, just taking a deeper dive into the factors that played into my own (very not-linear and still incomplete) journey of growth as a mother. Here are some things that I mention duri...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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33:36
HeWo: a fun and meaningful audio player for kids - an interview with Elie and Viviana
Such a delight to speak to HeWo founders Elie and Viviana! With a growing library of Catholic audio stories, music and prayers, HeWo is a gift that is sure to provide hours of entertainment while at the same time helping kids grow in their Cath...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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42:27
Christmas food traditions
Jenna and I chat about food! Advent and Christmas traditions from a food framework. But before we get into the thick of it, Jenna talks about a recent experience with dictation and her son. So it led me to wonder if anyone ...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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58:13
hating school, helping our children along and dealing with perfectionism
Elizabeth and I discuss kids who struggle with certain subjects, how to incentivize in nurturing ways; as well as helping them develop their unique strengths and gifts. 5:16 - Helping a child who struggles to focus 9...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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39:02
my take on it: hearts that are aching
A fan mail I received a few days ago uncovers the nature of our collective aching hearts and desire to be better humans.
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11:02
intentional gifts, affordable gifts, finding the time
Zoe brings these great questions to the show around gift giving. Keeping spending, stuff, emotions and mom's sanity all within a reasonable limit. Hard to do at Christmastime! Join us for some discussion about how ...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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54:29
Catholic owned: building the new Catholic economy
Dear friends. This is a bonus episode that I wanted to get out quickly. Brooke and her husband Matteo, a homeschool family, started a business last year that gathers Catholic business owners under one platform to make supporti...
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32:19
playthings: the fun and the problem of toys
Christina joins me to discuss all things toys - curating, storing them, communicating our needs around gift giving and sharing some family favourites. 6:16 - Keep stuff or donate? 10:52 - Giving clear directives for gift...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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43:20
it’s a process
1:29 - joy is a choice 4:36 - homeschooling out of love 8:14 - connecting with your child11:17 - being polite and friendly 14:44 - avoid pouncing on your kids 18:34 - developing relationships
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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20:55
homeschooling a handful: a chat with Zoe
a lovely chat with my guest co-host Zoe2:32 - Homeschooling all ages 3:48 - HOW do you do it!???6:48 - What it looks like day to day 10:57 - Making curriculum work for the needs of your family 15:42 - When learning to re...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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47:36
teaching creative writing: an alternate approach
Feel free to disagree. blog posts on writing
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3:47
being both a disciple and an imperfect human
How do we spread joy and profess a life in Christ when we're so messed up? Some thoughts on this ever so human experience. This is the last of a series of episodes on the basics of joy. The other episodes are:<...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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18:40
living joyfully when it's hard
a few thoughts on personal growth and acceptance of God's will through joy and suffering 1:37 - Can we find joy in suffering? 5:25 - Being angry with God and accepting what is 13:54 - Facing tragedy by God's grace 17:53 - Co...
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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24:22
public service announcements
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the story of the two moms
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) ...
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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18:43
what is joy? back to basics
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 becam...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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29:25
kindness - affability of speech
Another element of kindness, broken down into something doable and digestible. Affability of speech - AKA, tone of voice...
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5:33
homeschooling when it's hard
Dear friends. I've picked up blogging again as I've missed writing. I'm writing my story as a way of getting back into it. Part the first, HERE.E...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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34:40
when your child refuses to cooperate and other daily struggles
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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50:00
Managing our anger one baby step at a time: a fundamental conversation for the beginning of a new school year Episode
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 sustaini...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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57:39
my take on it: order, where to start when you're feeling overwhelmed
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 des...
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