make joy normal: cozy homeschooling (Bonnie Landry)

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	12 Feb 2022	what order should we teach things in...and what if we miss something?	00:43:37
send us a text via Fan Mail! We cover a lot in this episode! I make a proclamation about flying by the seat of one's pants. Elizabeth brings several questions to the table. Is there a correct order to teach topics what if we miss something how do we know we've covered everything how do we teach spelling how to choose dictation passages and, finally, should we make our kids apologize 1:36 - Is it important to teach subjects in a certain order? 14:36 - What if you forget something? 19:39 - What's your take on teaching spelling? 26:38 - Tips for choosing quotes/works for dictation 30:17 - When and how should we have our children apologize to each other? 36:57 - Apology walk through and how to dial back Toniebox www.tonies.com use code toniepodcast for15 % off! Mad Libs Spelling and the Brain Talk by Andrew Pudewa Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris The Sorry Plane by Dr. Deborah MacNamara How do we know if we're doing a good job? Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	19 Feb 2022	homeschool DADS: the importance of our relationships with our children	00:58:45
send us a text via Fan Mail! Our Dads weigh in on why attachment matters and what kind of relationships they desire to have with their children. Three Dads discuss how they came to understand gentle discipline, and their movement towards it. These guys share a range of experiences, long time dad of seven,(34 years,) Dad in the thick of it, baby-15 years seven children and newer dad, with two young children. 4:41 - How do you define attachment parenting? What is your philosophy? 11:43 - What was your first reaction to attachment over punitive parenting? 24:10 - What are the greatest rewards/challenges in pursuing gentle discipline? 33:12 - Did you have support and how might you support other men? 50:34 - What is one thing you would say to a skeptical dad? Veritas Current Events https://veritascurrentevents.com/ Enter the code "Fountains" for one month free trial Toniebox www.tonies.com use code toniepodcast for15% discount Recommended reading : Hold Onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Parenting with Grace by Greg and Lisa Popcak be invested in the relationship, not the emotions Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	26 Feb 2022	why community matters and how to be part of one	00:59:05
send us a text via Fan Mail! My husband Albert and I chat with our dear friends and co-conspirators in our beautiful little Catholic community, Brian and Laurie Dennison. We talk about why community matters, what it takes from individuals, how to be a part of community and what we can do to build communities. 1:04 - Welcome Dennisons and how our families met each other 8:33 - A snapshot of our community 20:44 - What is community, things we do and how personalities play in 28:04 - Everyone has something to give, how to add to your community 31:41 - What does it take to have a successful community? 50:19 - What is one thing you would say to a young family who desires community? Toniebox www.tonies.com use code toniepodcast for15% discount Only Heroic Catholic Families Will Survive by Fr. Robert J. Fox upstarts: how to build a community of people from whom you can borrow a cup of sugar Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	27 Feb 2022	a gentle Lent, a holy Lent: an interview with Father Jeffrey Kirby	00:38:53
send us a text via Fan Mail! Fr. Jeffrey Kirby shares insights for making this Lenten season a time of spiritual growth and how not to miss the opportunity for deepening of our faith and relationship with the Lord. 4:00 - A primer on Lent : what it is and it's purpose 7:06 - How does the individual and the Church benefit from Lent? 10:32 - How A Holy Lent program is structured 16:15 - What should you give up for Lent? 26:16 - Encountering God in the present moment and the purgative way 31:51 - Book recommendations for spiritual growth A Holy Lent program Books for spiritual growth: Be Not Troubled: A 6-Day Personal Retreat with Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby Glory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology by Fr. Jeffrey Kirby Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	05 Mar 2022	questions about discipline: a listener brings her questions to this episode	00:41:24
send us a text via Fan Mail! Brittany, a listener from Manitoba, brings her questions to the show, her questions reflect scenarios we've all experienced in our family life. If you are interested in bringing your questions to me in an episode, contact me here: makejoynormal(at)gmail.com 4:34 - How do you navigate an older child hitting the toddler out of frustration? 11:33 - How do you deal with a highly emotional child? 18:20 - How do you handle a child who retaliates at you for your discipline? 25:20 - How do you come up with a consequence in the heat of the moment? Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Toniebox Recommended reading : Hold Onto Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Discipline Without Distress: 135 tools for raising caring, responsible children by Judy Arnall Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry if not carrot and stick, then WHAT (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	12 Mar 2022	time for reading and other reasons to slow down	00:37:26
send us a text via Fan Mail! Today Christina and I cover an array of topics such as finding time to read aloud, managing our time and our stress, decluttering, slowing down our day and being mindful of how we speak. 5:20 - Reading aloud and tips for managing our time and space 14:47 - Stacking our tasks and reading for ourselves 18:25 - How a gentle tone of voice is effective in discipline 24:49 - Slowing down our day Toniebox Books recommendations: Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley Grow Wild by Katy Bowman The Read Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie reading and relationships (blog post) decluttering, a journey of self over 25 years (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	19 Mar 2022	best resources for: minimalist days/science/history	00:31:28
send us a text via Fan Mail! And a few other topics as well. We cover a lot of territory in this episode! 2:42 - Do you have any non-negotiable lessons for the day? 5:01 - Do you have any book recommendations for teaching science? 13:50 - How do you dig deep in a unit and get your kids excited about it? 20:59 - Could you recommend a single book resource for teaching different periods in history? Interior Kingdom Program Use coupon code IKLAUNCHPARTY at checkout to save $15 off the regular price thru March 31st! Faith and family based emotional regulation (podcast) Toniebox Resources for teaching Science: World Book Encyclopedia World Book Childcraft series and Young Scientist Science Is...A Source book for fascinating facts, projects and activities Catholic Heritage Curricula Behold and See program Resources for teaching History: Interview with Philip Campbell, history nerd (podcast) Why does history matter? An interview with Philip Campbell (podcast) Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris The Story of Civilization Series by Philip Campbell Let the Authors Speak by Carolyn Hatcher My First History of Canada by D.J. Dickie Homeschooling, simplified: Great books to study Canadian History by Bonnie Landry Johnny Cash: The Gettysburg Address (Youtube) 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!
	26 Mar 2022	meet life coach mama	00:40:59
send us a text via Fan Mail! Lauren Loboda, life coach and mom of eight, shares her goals, challenges, successes and journey to life coaching. She's real, gifted, and delightfully fun. We find out what life coaching is, and why most of us might just need a little coaching.... 1:18 - Welcome Lauren and what is life coaching? 7:33 - Life coaching or spiritual direction? 14:17 - Negative thought patterns, finding peace & accountability 17:48 - When life's not going the way we imagined 24:26 - What is cognitive behavioral therapy? 28:07 - How to have another kid without losing your mind 36:35 - Package sessions and contact info Lauren's website Life Coach Mama & podcast Got Your Hands Full! Toniebox Interior Kingdom Program Use coupon code IKLAUNCHPARTY at checkout to save $15 off the regular price thru March 31st! Made for Greatness: Life Coaching for Catholic Moms pandas...what is it? (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	02 Apr 2022	the rut of negative thinking	00:51:29
send us a text via Fan Mail! Father Harrison shares his wisdom on negative and critical thinking. We discuss faith, prayers, support and a few good books. 2:00 - Negativity, critical spirit, rooted sin - I'm struggling to overcome these 5:38 - Faith means seeing reality with Christ's eyes 10:26 - The realm of temptation begins in the realm of thought 17:32 - "Jesus, enter this temptation with me" 20:27- When we struggle with negativity towards certain people 31:24 - Are there any books that would be helpful? 36:36 - The root of self negativity 46:17 - We should never assume that God cannot use us Veritas Current Events https://veritascurrentevents.com/ Enter the code "Fountains" for one month free trial Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Book recommendations: Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart by Fr. Jacques Philippe Time for God by Fr. Jacques Philippe Abandonment to Divine Providence by Fr. Jean-Pierre de Caussade Personal Prayer: A Guide for Receiving the Father's Love by Fr. Thomas Acklin and Fr. Boniface Hicks Low days (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #homeschool #homeschoollife #vancouverisland #revolutionofmercy Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	16 Apr 2022	sleep matters: an interview with Heather, a woman supporting tired parents	00:56:29
send us a text via Fan Mail! If you have children, you need to hear this. Heather Boyd is an occupational therapist, specializing in... sleep. She is on a mission to help families navigate their baby’s sleep and development through family-centred therapy, evidence, attachment theory, and empathy. She provides the information and tools you need to help your baby thrive, increase your confidence, and help parents thrive! 00:14 - Welcome and about Heather 5:48 - How does lack of sleep affect us? 12:50 - Are there safe ways to bedshare? 19:32 - How do we navigate all the conflicting advice around baby sleep? 24:41 -Sleep training and leading baby towards sleep 34:27 - What are your thoughts on baby crying himself to sleep? 39:32 - Accepting the challenges and parent wellness 45:19 - Package sessions and free resources available 53:47 - Are there things that people can do prior to having children to help prepare? Heather Boyd - Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development 6 Stages to Understand Your Baby's Sleep from Birth to 5 Years Discipline - Five Ways to Use Connection To Get Cooperation Safe Co-sleeping Guidelines by Dr. James McKenna Thursday Tip: Breastfeeding and Bed Sharing \| La Leche League Canada Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive by Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Part 1 of 3) Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 2 of 3) Helping 'Orchid' Children Thrive (Part 3 of 3) why attachment (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	20 Apr 2022	my conversion	00:38:40
send us a text via Fan Mail! TRIGGER WARNING. See below. Dear friends...this is pretty raw. Christina brings a listeners question to the show ~ tell us about your conversion. It could have been raw-er, I suppose, but raw enough that I'm not putting it up on social media... Also, the editing is kind of poor. Sorry, no excuses. A while back, someone wrote in that they'd love to hear my conversion story. And, my friends, trigger warning: I experienced marital abuse. Subscribers to the podcast will see it, and if you feel there's someone who needs to hear my story, for some reason, please share. Blessings to you. Bonnie 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!
	09 Apr 2022	sibling adventures	00:38:04
send us a text via Fan Mail! We discuss some strategies for sibling challenges. 00:22 - What's the best book you're reading right now? 7:00 - How can we help build strong sibling relationships? 12:17 - Finding the common denominator and redirecting 15:43 - Should we let them work it out for themselves? 19:50 - Tools for mitigating those big emotions 33:02 - Using diversion for connection and getting to know your child's needs 36:40 - For when your kids are fighting over an object Toniebox Books mentioned: To Know Christ Jesus by Frank Sheed A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin The Sabbatical by Michael D. O'Brien Strangers and Sojourners by Michael D. O'Brien Father Elijah by Michael D. O'Brien A Cry of Stone by Michael D. O'Brien Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre de Caussade Neufeld Institute Interior Kingdom Program Heather Boyd : Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development the earthquake zone - disciplining in distress (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	25 Mar 2022	Saintmaker....I need this. We all need this.	00:34:58
send us a text via Fan Mail! Introducing Nathan Meffert, the developer of the Saintmaker Catholic planner. This is so good, I produced this little episode as there is a time constraint on the season that is coming out soon. This is a short supplementary episode about a Catholic planner that was brought to my attention. It’s new season is April 1, so I wanted to get it into my listener’s path as soon as I could. The Saintmaker helps us establishe our priorities and let’s us put the details in their proper place. Thanks, Nathan! #makejoynormal #homeschooling #homeschool #homeschoollife #vancouverisland #revolutionofmercy http://www.thesaintmaker.com/ Use promo code MAKEJOYNORMAL to save 10%! The Churching of Women 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!
	23 Apr 2022	favourite topic: favourite books	00:45:34
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I revel in our favourite books once again, story books, novels, parenting, adult spiritual growth, historical fiction. So much fun. 1:43 - What is your all-time favourite easy family meal? 5:55 - Favourite story books Something from Nothing Our Lady's Wardrobe Frog and Toad are Friends Winnie the Pooh James Herriot's Treasury for Children Berlioz the Bear The Tale of the Three Trees Petook My Bible Friends Beauty and the Beast St George and the Dragon The Kitchen Knight Books by Tomie dePaola The Bookshelf for Boys and Girls The Night Knight 18:29 - Favourite non-fiction The Miracle of Life, A Parent and Child Book about Birth The Something Egg Polar the Titanic Bear Eyewitness books Incredible Cross=Section Collection 23:27 - Favourite historical fiction A Christmas Carol The Witch of Blackbird Pond Books by E.B. White Outlaws of Ravenhurst Fever 1793 The Devil's Arithmetic Behind the Bedroom Wall The Winged Watchman The Wheel on the School The Vikings Rolf and the Viking Bow Way of the Warrior Kid 29:06 - Books for personal growth/homeschooling The Dolores Passion of our Lord Favorite Poems Old and New The Three Rs The Temperament God Gave You The Life Giving Home The Life Giving Table Introduction to the Devout Life Books by Fr. Jacques Philippe The Saints Who Saw Hell 39:05 - Favourite novels Fr. Elijah The Lord of the Rings To Kill a Mockingbird Books by P.G. Wodehouse Peter and the Starcatchers Toniebox the bigger picture of reading story books (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	30 Apr 2022	An interview with Vivian Dudro, editor Ignatius Press: homeschooling, literature and getting to heaven	01:03:59
send us a text via Fan Mail! Vivian is so lovely. Her love of family, literature and God (not in that order) filters out so tangibly to our listeners. Ignatius has been a remarkable part of our family and faith journey over the years, we're so grateful that they do what they do. 1:08 - Welcome Vivian and about Ignatius Press 2:56 - What is your favourite children's picture book? 11:04 - What does Ignatius Press look for in good children's literature? 17:38 - Books with great reading lists 22:58 - It doesn't have to be Christian to be a good book 34:21 - What defines a great book and creating a reading culture 43:37 - Booklists, fairytales and importance of reading the originals 50:29 - Reading and watching great films as a family 54:11 - Eating dinner together as a family, reading poetry and plays as a family 58:51 - Stacking your goals and forming our children Ignatius Press Veritas Current Events Enter the code "Fountains" for one month free trial Mary, the Mother of Jesus by Tomie dePaola The Clown of God by Tomie dePaola Petook: The Rooster Who Met Jesus by Tomie dePaola The Reed of God by Caryll Houselander Bethlehem Books - Literature to Feed the Imagination New Vision Books Designing Your Own Classical Curriculum by Laura M. Berquist Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them by Cheri Blomquist A Landscape with Dragons: The Battle for Your Child's Mind by Michael D. O'Brien Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie Before Austen Comes Aesop: The Children's Great Books and How to Experience Them - an interview with author Cheri Blomquist 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!
	14 May 2022	Krista from Tan: homeschooling with the whole family in mind	00:55:31
send us a text via Fan Mail! Tan has developed a homeschool support system worth taking a look at. Krista from Tan books is so full of enthusiasm for her work supporting parents and families with what Tan has to offer. We talk about what homeschooling can look like, and de-stressing the parents who want to create a joy filled environment. 2:12 - Welcome Krista and about Tan books 5:06 - About TAN Academy and how it operates 19:11 - Support for learning disabilities and when your child is behind 26:35 - You don't need to sweat it over testing 27:58 - Preparation for college or university and negotiating tuition 30:52 - Is TAN Academy available to international families? 39:01 - Homeschool one year at a time, one day at a time 43:16 - Mentorship and finding community 47:06 - Story of Civilization, Story of the Bible, Story of the Church 52:23 - TAN Academy is like a blend of Seton and Mother of Divine Grace TAN Books TAN Academy Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Classic Learning Test (CLT) Cardinal Newman Society Phillip Campbell : Story of Civilization, Story of the Bible, Story of the Church high school transcripts and other freebies Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	07 May 2022	"Adventure is the vehicle, connection is the destination." author Greta Eskridge	00:44:33
send us a text via Fan Mail! Greta is a lovely human being. Second generation homeschool mom with a husband, four kids and a great attitude. Adventure, big or small, is a place where we can connect with our family and community. Greta shares her story, her desire and purpose in adventuring, and her passion. 3:51 - Being a 2nd gen homeschooler and joys of homeschooling 7:49 - About Greta's new book "100 Days of Adventure" 10:24 - Where creativity comes from and how to foster it 18:15 - What kind of adventures do you share in your book? 29:06 - Ideas for starting an adventure club or a book club 33:53 - How would you encourage another mom to start something? 38:10 - Give your kids the opportunity to take charge and lead you 40:39 - For someone starting out in homeschooling and in adventures Veritas Current Events Enter the code "Fountains" for one month free trial 100 Days of Adventure: Nature Activities, Creative Projects and Field Trips for Every Season by Greta Eskridge Adventuring Together: How to Create Connections and Make Lasting Memories with Your Kids by Greta Eskridge living the dream (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	21 May 2022	my friend and mentor, Katherine the Awesome	00:32:51
send us a text via Fan Mail! One of the people who lifted me up and encouraged me to look at what God has given me more closely, Katherine is one of my dearest friends. We talk about being awesome, and how to help others be awesome. 00:12 - Welcome Katherine, how we met and things you do 13:14 - Creating interesting experiences around the liturgical seasons, history 16:57 - It doesn't have to be one more subject, organic learning 17:54 - A Thousand Hours Outdoors challenge for families 20:29 - How do we access our gifts and how can we grow with them? 24:55 - Importance of speaking positively 27:00 - We get energized when we recognize our strengths and gifts 28:42 - Building up our kids and helping them be aware of their gifts 31:10 - Best piece of advice for moms with busy families The Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar Subscription by Sophia Institute Press 1000 Hours Outside Called & Gifted Discernment Process by Catherine of Siena Institute Aptitude Testing by Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	04 Jun 2022	when to push, when not to push	00:36:58
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth brings some great questions today. When do you force a child to push through something difficult. The importance of math facts. Addressing grade appropriate milestones. 00:15 - What is your favourite mom hack? 5:19 - When a child pushes back out of laziness or stubbornness 12:48 - Practicing math facts, math support 20:40 - How do you gauge if your child is on track for educational milestones? 31:40 - How to be gentle with a child who is not grasping a concept Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Wordle Vacation Fun Mad Libs : World's Greatest Word Game reasons not to homeschool #4 - I won't know what to do at each grade level (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	28 May 2022	why order matters	00:20:18
send us a text via Fan Mail! This short talk was previously given at a conference, I know I'm on this rant all the time, but I think it needs to be shared, so once again, a balance of order is so important for increasing the peace in our lives. 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!
	11 Jun 2022	road tripping	00:30:24
send us a text via Fan Mail! In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk about car travel, and summer and road trips approach. We share some of our little life hacks for making the car trip a little better. Share your ideas with us in the comments! 00:13 - Recap, we've been away for a long time! 5:05 - Bringing a soccer ball for travel stops 8:07 - Our favourite audiobooks, listening together as a family 13:26 - Road trip games to play in the car 20:03 - Stuff for older kids 22:13 - Best travel hack ever 28:37 - Something the kids will love Toniebox Charlotte's Web audiobook narrated by E.B. White The Hobbit audiobook narrated by Andy Serkis Disney Winnie the Pooh - tonies Wild Kratts: Martin - tonies Wild Kratts: Chris - tonies Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	18 Jun 2022	creating homes: talking marriage with Monica and Renzo from Two Become Family	00:49:46
send us a text via Fan Mail! I am starting a little series for the next few weeks on creating the homes we desire for our family life. The idea came from this article in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2223: 2223 Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children. They bear witness to this responsibility first by *creating a home* where tenderness, forgiveness, respect, fidelity, and disinterested service are the rule. The home is well suited for education in the virtues. Wow. Tenderness. Forgiveness. Respect. Fidelity. We'll start with marriage. I have with me today Monica and Renzo Ortega, who have a beautiful marriage ministry, through their website and their podcast, Two Become Family. Their story is beautiful and they tenderly draw us to greater depth and appreciation of marriage. We discuss why we've lost confidence in marriage, nature and grace, ways to build self control, developing a family culture, over discernment, and how we can get ourselves out from places in our marriage that we don't want to be. 00:13 - Creating homes series, welcome Monica and Renzo 6:54 - Importance of finding support in the first ten years of marriage 10:03 - How did we lose confidence in the family and what is the role of grace? 22:24 - Practicing self-discipline impacts the whole family 26:39 - Creating a family culture of kindness, fortitude, prayer 30:23 - Guidance for vocational discernment 42:06 - Where do we start when discord has crept into the marriage? Two Become Family - Restoring Confidence in Family Life Pre-Cana with the Pope Podcast Go to Joseph: 10 Day Preparation for Consecration to St. Joseph by Renzo Ortega Go to Joseph for Children by Renzo and Monica Ortega Familiaris Consortio - Pope John Paul II Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla compassion (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout. 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!
	25 Jun 2022	creating homes: well ordered lives	00:36:09
send us a text via Fan Mail! Christina and I continue in this part two of the little series "creating homes". We talk about order and its part in our sanity and spiritual life. The seasons of motherhood and developing order when order seems like a distant reality... 00:59 - Feeling overwhelmed and keeping up with housework 8:43 - Reaching out for help when we need it and building community 17:50 - Encouraging children to contribute in the home 22:31 - A simple structure for keeping order 26:01 - Filling our children's tanks and blessings of homeschooling kids helping out around the house (podcast) sleep matters: an interview with Heather, a woman supporting tired parents (podcast) low days: getting support (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #buildingcommunity #findingorder #seasons #gettinghelp #prayer #simplestructure #blessings Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	02 Jul 2022	creating homes: pursuing health and holiness in the domestic church: an interview with Mariette, the natural Catholic mom	00:50:25
send us a text via Fan Mail! Welcome, Mariette! And apologies on my end for the background noise; I had inadvertently left a secondary mic on, picking up my noise...thank you for your patience with my technical inabilities, my dear listeners. Mariette, the natural Catholic mom, joins me for a beautiful conversation about health, homes and holiness. Listen as she guides us gently to living a life in closer accord to God's design. We cover diet, toxins, birth and so much more. 2:14 - Welcome Mariette 16:36 - How does natural living affect our spiritual lives? 20:39 - Where do we start on the journey? 25:56 - How would you guide a young mom in natural childbirth? 30:49 - What resources really helped you in the beginning? 36:15 - Creating good habits around food and benefits of natural living 43:57 - For when you feel overwhelmed, knowing your limits 46:51 - How to be open to mentorship Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Mariette's website and blog https://thenaturalcatholicmom.com/ Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood: God's Plan for You and Your Baby by Sheila Kippley Made for This: The Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth by Mary Haseltine The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth 100 Days of Real Food Cookbook and website why community matters and how to be part of one (podcast) my own personal - a birth story (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #natural #healthy #attachment #birth #breastfeeding #connection #mentorship #realfood #community Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. 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!
	09 Jul 2022	creating homes: recording keeping and home education, part one	00:35:14
send us a text via Fan Mail! Well, how does this play into creating the kinds of homes we want to raise our families in? In my opinion - HUGE. Chaos undermines kindness. Order is a form of beauty, and order in our brains, and reducing brain clutter makes us more available to the people that we love. Because I have a scrambly sort of brain, I had to find ways to record what we do and how we educate that was simple and sustainable. This is part one, part two will deal more with high school and creating a transcript. 00:15 - Keeping things less chaotic, bringing peace and order into the home 4:17 - Plotting out the school year, learning as a family and for individual children 14:06 - Wrapping up the school year 16:03 - Weekly record keeping sheet 18:13 - How much do we need to keep track? 22:01 - Checklist System 24:56 - High school and how to grade your children Free Homeschool Planning Pages why order matters (podcast) planning our school year and keeping track of knowledge, data, details and learning (blog) #makejoynormal #homeschool #order #beauty #peace #kindness #simplicity #planning #familylearning #recordkeeping Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	19 Jul 2022	creating homes: planning out the year	00:26:10
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I talk about ways to think about plotting out our homeschool year. We cover organization, lesson planning, the philosophy of planning and how curricula can be used without it owning us. 2:47 - Planning the school year - start here! 8:38 - Choosing what you're going to study as a family 11:25 - Planning for individual children and including the child's input 12:45 - Should kids wake up at a certain time? 15:32 - Getting things ready the night before 20:35 - Things to remember when using curriculum Mother of Divine Grace School three things you learn in 30 years of homeschooling: not even kidding version (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #planning #familylearning #tenderness #joy Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	23 Jul 2022	creating homes: cultivating ourselves	00:37:25
send us a text via Fan Mail! Today I interview Elissa Frankham, who has gone through the Woman School program, and recently begun her own mentorship. She shares with us her journey with honesty and empathy...we've all known moments in our lives where things just "aren't right." How do we get unstuck? 00:18 - Welcome Elissa! 2:27 - When isolation and overwhelm took over 7:27 - What was the catalyst for change in your life? 9:36 - How did you come across the Woman School program? 14:17 - Taking an honest look at ourselves and growing in self-worth 22:14 - When did you begin to feel unstuck? 23:23 - Program details and courses offered with Elissa 32:34 - What advice would you give a mom who is feeling overwhelmed? Elissa's instagram and free guide for setting a morning routine for busy mamas The Woman School deep dark past (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #wholeness #peace #personalgrowth #resilience #mindset #healing #mentorship Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	30 Jul 2022	creating homes: record keeping and home education, part two, high school	00:27:43
send us a text via Fan Mail! To wrap up this little series on creating homes, I'll add part two for record keeping. This includes some course planning and working with our high schoolers strengths and weaknesses and our own! If your kids aren't at high school yet, you'll still get a sense of how education happens in all the places. 3:17 - Write down everything 6:46 - Creating a creditable course 12:38 - Important conversations to have with our teens 13:47 - We can always be educated 16:18 - Building a course of study 17:36 - Critical thinking resources 18:34 - Developing an English course 21:08 - Read aloud and discuss together as a family 26:19 - Working with our children and working with what they love creating homes: record keeping and home education, part one homeschooling high school high school resources freebies - planning pages for high school language arts in high school questions to foster socractic discussion The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White Teaching the Classics - Center For Lit #makejoynormal #homeschool #interestbased #flourish #outsource #guidance #readaloud #socraticdiscussion #joy Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	06 Aug 2022	listener questions - welcome Bianca!	00:31:08
send us a text via Fan Mail! In this episode, dedicated and darling listener, Bianca, brings her questions (and her baby boy!) to the show. We focus on our kid's faith. When they're little, they just gotta go with what their parents do, but as they get older, what? We talk about why I don't talk about my adult kids, and building a family culture. We also address what it's like to be shallow: the pros, the cons. I know you're dying to know. 2:14 - Welcome Bianca! Faith and family background 12:17 - How can faith be maintained for our kids as they get older? 20:25 - What I wish I had done in creating a family culture 23:06 - Daily mass and when feeling overwhelmed by it Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula growing alongside our kids in faith (podcast) my Lord and my God (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #mentorship #spiritualgrowth #familyculture #prayer Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	13 Aug 2022	home management: an interview with Kelly	00:43:35
send us a text via Fan Mail! Kelly joins us today to talk home management skills. She shares valuable insights on keeping a home, building routines and homeschool planning. We talk about creating a rhythm to our day and slowing down to focus on what's important. 0:14 - Welcome Kelly! 2:37 - Simple home management: planning, routines and chores 11:22 - What's your process for planning? 19:57 - How do you plan for your homeschool year? 25:00 - What kind of planners do you offer? 32:47 - What is loop planning? 38:25 - What do you do for homeschool record keeping? Simple Home Mom & Etsy Shop Instagram @simplehomemom Tyranny of the Urgent Bullet Journal Looping: Task Management for the (Recovering) Type A Mom - Read Aloud Revival top half full (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #homemanagement #routine #organize #planning #loopscheduling #relationships Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	20 Aug 2022	children's author, Sylvia Dorham	00:37:11
send us a text via Fan Mail! Today I interview Sylvia Dorham, children's author. The beginning of the interview had a glitch so we miss some of Sylvia's biographical information! Sylvia is a Catholic mother of ten, who has a great love of beauty and recognizes that we learn better through rhythm, rhyme and beauty. We discuss her "Monks" books and her newest book, Our Lady, Undoer of Knots. Sylvia Dorham’s accomplishments are best summarized in the words, "wife" and "mother." She appreciates truth, goodness and beauty and is grateful for skilled artists with whom she can collaborate. 1:02 - Delivering truth in writing for children 3:12 - Not another cheesy children's book 11:40 - About Our Lady Undoer of Knots and new book 27:36 - Hymns - Rhyme, Rhythm and Music 28:51 - About the illustrator 33:44 - Best advice for keeping our children close to us Sylvia's books How to Pray the Mary Undoer of Knots Novena Books by Paul Thigpen Books by Regina Doman eyes to see (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #faith # relationships #literature #music #ourladyundoerofknots #prayer Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	27 Aug 2022	homemaking, path to holiness	00:57:02
send us a text via Fan Mail! You will love love love Allison. Oh my gosh, this interview was just an incredible pleasure and kind of mind shifting. Listen while Allison and I take turns having epiphanies. Listen while Allison creates some of the best analogies I've ever heard on the importance of keeping a home. Beauty, virtue, laundry. We cover it all. 00:14 - Welcome Allison! 4:02 - Working and motherhood 5:37 - What brought you to this journey? 8:16 - The heart of homemaking 29:39 - Decor and intentionality 39:02 - When the task at hand feels like a burden 43:17 - A new Facebook community 48:20 - Where is a good place to start? 54:07 - Pondering the Lord Married & a House @marriedandahouse How do we start to make joy normal? Episode one. (podcast) making things beautiful (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschool #homemaking #beauty #decor #intentionality #community #routine #order Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	31 Aug 2022	the joy of nourishment should never be sacrificed - Fallon Lee	01:05:27
send us a text via Fan Mail! I started binge listening to Fallon and her co-host Kori a month or so ago, when my daughter told me about their work. Fallon, homeschool mom and a woman who wants to help you to optimal nutrition, shares her story of healing and her passion in the quest for women's health. Among so many other things, well nourished women have more energy, more stable moods, higher quality sleep...wait...those are all the things you need, am I right? But it the middle of it all, the whole point is JOY. Nutrition should be beautiful, not frustrating. Joyful, not a chore. Thank you, Fallon, for your gifts. Join us while we overshare. 2:13 - Welcome Fallon / What brought you to your health journey? 16:00 - Wellness should bring you joy 27:52 - How do we start to make positive changes? 35:23 - Body image appreciation 45:57 - The spiritual discipline of fasting 49:42 - Toxicity, gut health and healing through food 1:01:04 - Is there a solution for anxiety? Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula fallonstable.com @fallondanae The Freely Rooted Podcast #makejoynormal #homeschool #real #organic #wholefoods #nourishment #intuition #foodfreedom #wellness #joy Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	10 Sep 2022	learning with littles: Julia's questions	00:54:49
send us a text via Fan Mail! My guest today is Julia, a listener with her fourth little one due anytime. She asks really good questions! We chat about learning in the early years with just young children, should we do a reading program when our child is already fluently reading and how to respond when moms start talking about what curriculum they use. Julia also asks me how I got started on this particular journey of child led learning. We talk about science with young kids, and working in art and music...and the big question... What do we do next?? Join Julia and I for a fun conversation about homeschooling in the early years. 4:07 - Should we supplement dictation with a reading curriculum? 12:19 - Feeling pressure to answer for what curriculum we use 23:41 - Choosing literature for dictation 24:54 - Creating good reading habits as a family 26:14 - Social studies, History and Science for young children 35:04 - Adding beautiful Art and Music in homeschool 39:48 - How many hours per day should you be homeschooling? 51:06 - Homeschooling with a new baby Dictation resources Science story books: Over and Under the Pond A Nest is Noisy DK Wonders of Nature Podcast episodes mentioned: what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones developing a routine that encourages kids to focus homeschooling with a new baby and other charming and challenging times in our lives Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	17 Sep 2022	how to get along	00:19:33
send us a text via Fan Mail! In this episode we look at tools for fostering relationships and growing in kindness. How to get along, what to do if we are struggling with a particular child, how to regain perspective and ways to simplifying our lives. 1:01 - Importance of getting along 4:12 - Starting in small ways 5:31 - Focusing on one relationship and being present 8:03 - Finding order in our lives 11:51 - Assuming the best of others 16:36 - Time for self-reflection Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	24 Sep 2022	family catechesis with Father Harrison	00:51:50
send us a text via Fan Mail! Father Harrison joins us to discuss the importance of creating life-giving experiences surrounding the faith, how our children learn by modeling, and the importance of Sacramentality in the home. We also talk about building community and Fr. Harrison's most recent book. 00:57 - What is family catechesis? 10:48 - Jesse Tree tradition and how truth is known 18:01 - Building community in the parish 23:20 - Sacraments, sacramentals and why they matter 31:48 - Three essential Sacramentals for the home 36:33 - Faith formation and evangelization 41:46 - Fr. Harrison's book Mysterion Mysterion: The Revelatory Power of the Sacramental Worldview by Fr. Harrison Ayre Episode 1: The Sacramental Worldview (Mysterion Video Series by the Daughters of St. Paul) Clerically Speaking Podcast with Fr. Harrison and Fr. Anthony Episodes mentioned: The Great Traddening, Modernism, Vocations episode. indelible marks (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	15 Oct 2022	things I've said "no" to	00:35:01
send us a text via Fan Mail! In this episode, Christina has a big reveal... we talk about things I've said no to over my homeschool journey, and how to encourage reverence in our little ones. 2:23 - What have you said "no" to in your homeschooling years? 7:30 - How to assess what is working and what is not working 11:21 - When teachers become homeschoolers 15:12 - How to encourage reverence in our children during prayer time 23:35 - Being reasonable in our expectations mary on wheels (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #teaching #joy #modelingvirtue #reverence #prayer Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	26 Nov 2022	Crystal on classical education - introducing a new podcast!	00:45:50
send us a text via Fan Mail! Crystal joins me again to share her passion and knowledge of classical education, and tells us about her new podcast Classical Matters. 00:30 - Classical education and a new podcast 13:45 - Education for the transformation of souls 27:53 - Adapting to change, need for assessment 33:55 - When a child pushes back against school work 38:00 - How to choose curriculum 41:07 - Contemplating the human person Crystal's website https://crystaljoycampbell.com/ Podcast CLASSICAL MATTERS with Crystal Joy Campbell Wonder and Awe by Crystal (blog post) Give Up the Ego-Drama! - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon (Youtube) why does education matter? (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #classicaleducation #education #contemplation #family #formation #structure Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	30 Sep 2022	encouraging children to write and other matters	00:31:55
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I address some listener questions today, starting with how to encourage independent writing. 3:12 - What are your thoughts on creative writing? 12:50 - Hosting a writing co-op 14:06 - How to encourage your kids when school seems boring 18:26 - What if we miss something? 20:06 - Finding time for extracurricular courses 27:15 - Putting educational materials on display in the home Favorite Poems Old and New by Helen Ferris Institute for Excellence in Writing Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl perfecting the paragraph (blog post) high school writing for the afraid (blog post) the difference between dictation and writing (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #languagearts #writing #routine #dictation #creativewriting Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	19 Nov 2022	building resilience	00:30:00
send us a text via Fan Mail! What can we do to build resilience in our lives? 2:02 - Creating joy and peace is an act of surrender 7:25 - Characteristics of resilient people 27:53 - A mother's duty of the moment building resilience, cultivating joy (blog post) Bishop Barron on prayer (video) The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman #makejoynormal #homeschooling #joy #gentleness #gratitude #kindness #prayer #resilience 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!
	08 Oct 2022	breastfeeding, homeschool, attachment, connection	00:35:28
send us a text via Fan Mail! What does breastfeeding have to do with homeschooling? A lot actually! Gina Peterson from Catholic Nursing Mother’s League addresses some questions that were submitted from a listener. We discuss tandem nursing, what we can let go of, negotiating the season of littles, nurturing ourselves through this time. And some ways to fill your tank and theirs. 3:36 - A little about Gina and Catholic Nursing Mother's League 13:14 - Tandem nursing, supply and weaning 17:21 - Attachment when babies are close together 19:04 - How do we embrace this season and what can we let go of? 24:07 - Creating opportunities for attachment 30:58 - Filling up our tanks and keeping our children's tanks full Check out Art programs by CHC! Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice by Catholic Heritage Curricula Catholic Nursing Mothers League and Facebook group Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley breasts in active duty (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #attachment #breastfeeding #tandemnursing #motherhood #connection Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	29 Oct 2022	when are they ready...?	00:35:29
send us a text via Fan Mail! In the context of receiving first Holy Communion, what if we feel that our child is not ready? Should we postpone or push through? Is it possible to read too many books and how to say no in a gentle and loving way. 00:28 - What if you feel that your child is not mature enough to receive first Communion? 16:23 - Could I be doing too much in my homeschool? 33:03 - What if your child desires an early reception of first Communion? attachment grows up (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #faith #sacraments #formation #readiness #tenderness Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	10 Dec 2022	primer on dictation	00:37:00
send us a text via Fan Mail! In today's episode, Elizabeth and I chat about questions that often come up about dictation. When do we know our child is ready for dictation, where to begin and whether dictation can be used with an older child. And for practical tips, check out a new video of dictation with my six year old grandson. 1:12 - How dictation works 8:00 - How to choose what to write for dictation 12:53 - Using dictation with older kids 23:44 - Adjusting for the needs of the child 31:42 - How do I know when my child is ready for dictation? 34:00 - What if your child still struggles with writing letters? A few more Youtube videos on dictation : Dictation WORKS! Dictation Example video actual dictation lesson unsolicited advice: dictation is the answer (blog post) Too Far with Laura Horn #makejoynormal #homeschooling #literature #languagearts #grammar #spelling #poetry #dictation Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	19 Oct 2022	pilgrimage two minute info session ❤️	00:02:49
send us a text via Fan Mail! If you want to follow along, I'm here: https://www.instagram.com/make.joy.normal/ https://www.facebook.com/makejoynormal 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!
	22 Oct 2022	big questions on parenting and discipline	00:35:19
send us a text via Fan Mail! Today we discuss how to discipline a child who is being physically aggressive, dealing with an early riser and engaging in a loving way with a child who is highly talkative. Great questions! 1:19 - How do you respond to a child who is being physically aggressive? 11:41 - How do you deal with an early riser when you need more sleep? 22:31 - How do you engage with a talkative child when you need a break? Interior Kingdom, Faith-based Emotional Regulation Program Tonies, Musical Storybox attachment in the early years (blog post) walk like a mammal (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #empathy #perspective #communication #attachment Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	05 Nov 2022	carrot and stick	00:39:28
send us a text via Fan Mail! Reflecting on the choices we face as parents in our approach to discipline. Art programs by Catholic Heritage Curricula Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice if not carrot and stick, then WHAT (blog post) Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	12 Nov 2022	exploring the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education with author Leah Boden	00:53:17
send us a text via Fan Mail! Such a pleasure today to chat with Leah Boden, author of the upcoming book Modern Miss Mason. We delve into who Charlotte Mason was, keys to her educational philosophy and encouragement for this season of motherhood. 1:07 - Welcome Leah and creating a family vision 9:21 - Who was Charlotte Mason? 22:06 - Shaping our understanding of children and education 30:27 - Paying attention to our children's needs 37:41 - Charlotte Mason's first principle 46:08 - About Leah's book Modern Miss Mason 50:36 - A word of encouragement Modern Miss Mason now available on pre-order! Modern Miss Mason: Discover How Charlotte Mason's Revolutionary Ideas on Home Education Can Change How You and Your Children Learn and Grow Together Leah's website : https://www.leahboden.com/ enjoying your kids even more, family philosophy (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #charlottemason #purpose #vision #education #mentorship #nurture #grow Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	03 Dec 2022	raising holy children	00:20:59
send us a text via Fan Mail! How do we lead our children closer to God? 4:02 - Raising children who desire to draw closer to God 12:38 - What do we do when our kids misbehave? 17:11 - Our goal as parents Art programs by Catholic Heritage Curricula Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory and Practice the fundamental elements of kindness part one (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #holiness #tenderness #forgiveness #gentleness Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	05 Dec 2022	Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: a new book and Christmas traditions in our family life	00:37:58
send us a text via Fan Mail! This is coming out as a supplementary episode because you are probably gonna want this book after listening and you need it before Christmas... I talk with the cocktail man, Michael Foley once again, ultimately, about joy. His new book Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe” is so much more than a book about Christmas traditions. We can learn history through Christmas traditions (rock that Christmas unit study…), and create deepen family bonds by sharing these traditions with our children. We talk about why we, as a culture, love Christmas and ways to attain cozy in your family. Michael shares how to approach developing Christmas traditions in your own home with joy and fun. He reveals how we can capitalize on the “culture of merriment” and that idea alone is worth the book. https://drinkingwiththesaints.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Why-Kiss-under-Mistletoe-Traditions/dp/1684512417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1J8Q7FVHLSNBG&keywords=why+we+kiss+under+the+mistletoe+book&qid=1670093984&sprefix=why+we+kiss+under+the+%2Caps%2C136&sr=8-1 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!
	26 Dec 2022	Christmas message, 2022	00:05:55
send us a text via Fan Mail! A blessed Christmas to you all! 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!
	07 Jan 2023	how to plan a family Ball	00:39:54
send us a text via Fan Mail! We do a Christmas Ball each year (except not during pandemics) and this year's Ball was a huge success as people are so ready to get some social life! I thought it would be fun to share what we do and, more importantly, why we do it. Some tips for success, some ideas to get you started. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 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!
	14 Jan 2023	troubleshooting dictation...and household order...and the rest of life	00:41:15
send us a text via Fan Mail! Well we start with dictation but move into some great conversation about "to push or not to push, to plan or not to plan" and Elizabeth brings her honesty to the table about the hard moments and the great moments. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 4:26 - When dictation is not working 11:32 - Learning skills along the way for teaching our children 16:02 - Dealing with a child's anger and frustration 24:20 - New year planning and finding order again 31:01 - Being clear with our kids about chores 36:58 - Responding in a matter-of-fact way Intermediate Language Lessons by Emma Serl Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Done by noon: efficient homeschooling (podcast) what will you do all day: developing routine with little ones (podcast) sit down work at different ages (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #planning #order #dictation #language #teaching #kindness #fun Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	21 Jan 2023	getting ready for high school	01:23:29
send us a text via Fan Mail! Such a pleasure to welcome Lucero and Michelle who bring their questions about homeschooling into the teen years. We discuss challenges, counterwill and burnout. The importance of open communication and how community and fun are at the heart of a healthy wholesome homeschooling experience for the entire family. 1:11 - Welcome Lucero and Michelle 6:23 - Importance of community and fun 10:49 - How do you manage everything? 17:51 - Negotiating with our teenagers 21:28 - What are the absolute basics we need in their schooling? 36:15 - Burnout and crisis years 42:05 - Provide opportunities for fun 52:39 - The cycle of family learning 58:14 - Developing your own homeschool high school transcript 1:03:22 - Motivating our children when they're struggling 1:18:34 - Not caring about what other people think Catholic Heritage Curricula World Book Encyclopedia Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 1/4 Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 2/4 Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 3/4 Homeschooling with Joy Workshop, Part 4/4 Mother of Divine Grace Curriculum Variation of "The Hat Game" High school transcript template - bonnielandry.ca #makejoynormal #homeschooling #highschool #dictation #reading #math #planning #routine #community #fun #history #science #socialization #support #cooperation #socraticeducation Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	04 Feb 2023	baby and beyond: a love story	00:47:22
send us a text via Fan Mail! Allison shares so beautifully about the struggles faced in motherhood and in the postpartum period. Her journey in healing physically, emotionally, spiritually and the transformation that comes one day at a time by God's grace. 2:48 - Welcome Allison! 5:23 - Realizing that something needs to change 10:15 - A beginning for getting help 15:41 - Did people around you notice that you weren't well? 20:03 - The need for community and support 25:11 - Where is a good place to start for physical/spiritual health? 34:35 - What pulls you out of dark moments now? 44:07 - How do you maintain a desire for growth and what keeps you moving forward? Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New Baby and Beyond by Allison Auth \| Sofia Institute Press @babyandbeyondbook on Instagram the joy of nourishment should never be sacrificed - Fallon Lee (podcast) Freely Rooted podcast pursuing health and holiness in the domestic church: an interview with Mariette, the natural Catholic mom (podcast) MommaStrong workouts #makejoynormal #homeschooling #motherhood #wellness #community #prayer #grace #journey #vulnerability #healing Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	28 Jan 2023	differences in discipline	00:30:35
send us a text via Fan Mail! It's a great question - How do we approach the topic of differences in discipline with a young child who notices these things and is asking? We also discuss how small families can approach their homeschooling communities despite large families being the norm. 2:00 - How do you explain parenting differences to a child? 8:45 - When others are disapproving of your methods of discipline 13:32 - Choosing our words carefully and with great empathy 16:13 - Small families, homeschooling communities and infertility Neufeld Institute \| Gordon Neufeld PhD attachment parenting and the sermon on the mount (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #attachment #revolutionofmercy #tenderness #community #family #charity Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	11 Feb 2023	teeeeeeeeeenagers....what to do...what to do	00:30:22
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I chat about kids in the transition years . Wait, they're all transition years...but some, of course, are more dramatic than others, and emerging teens and adults leave parents treading new waters. 1:39 - Navigating bedtime as kids get older 8:20 - Including them in the decision making 14:21 - Our role as parents 20:15 - When your child becomes an adult Dr. Russell Barkley on parenting babies, toddlers, teens and beyond #makejoynormal #homeschooling #teenagers #parenting #attachment #formation Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	18 Feb 2023	some truths in family life ~ part one	00:28:57
send us a text via Fan Mail! I share some thoughts on family life : helping our relationships flourish, understanding our family's history and tradition, how kindness changes everything and how to reduce unnecessary busyness. 1:07 - Truth in family life: what does that mean? 9:20 - Finding joy and dignity in relationships 22:21 - Chaos undermines kindness 25:14 - Tools for discerning commitments The Adventures of the REAL Winnie-the-Pooh - The New York Public Library Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark (video series) be invested in the relationship, not the emotions (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #parenting #literature #growth #connection #guidance #kindness #history Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	20 Feb 2023	some truths in family life ~ part two	00:15:39
send us a text via Fan Mail! 00:50 - owning less stuff 2:29 - investing in the relationship 8:56 - practicing kindness and tenderness #makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #parenting #connection #guidance #kindness Try Riversidefm, Our recording platform. I use it because it’s easy. I use it because good tech support matters. https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=bonnie Buzzsprout makes podcasting simple. I value support in this ministry; the folks at buzzsprout respond quickly and cheerfully. https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1000177 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!
	25 Feb 2023	processing preteens	00:34:10
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I talk preteens. How to respond charitably when facing defiance and giving them space to vent. How planning something different and fun can help the day improve. Finally, we chat about entertaining a young toddler. 3:55 - How do you motivate a preteen who is only motivated by fun? 10:33 - Responding to defiance and having practiced responses 14:02 - Allowing your child to being heard 17:55 - Preteens, boys and sassiness 20:09 - Inexpensive snacks and dealing with picky eaters 24:52 - How to keep the baby happy #makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #parenting #motivation #fun #perspective #connection #preteens 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!
	04 Mar 2023	The only child: an interview with Sarah and Jena	00:55:01
send us a text via Fan Mail! Two lovely moms meet with me today to chat about what it's like raising and homeschooling an only child. These delightful ladies have so much insight and so much to offer. So worth a listen, even if you don't have an only...take a peek inside their world, the challenges and blessings that come with a one child family from two deeply thoughtful moms. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 4:33 - Welcome Sarah and Jena 6:43 - The blessings of an only child 11:23 - Challenges and sadness over not having siblings 20:44 - How does it play out in terms of educating? 30:35 - How do you address socialization? 32:35 - Dealing with judgement from others 36:53 - Needing respite as a mom of an only child 43:05 - Creating opportunities for delayed gratification 46:43 - Montossori technique for waiting 49:42 - Sarah and Jena's services 2023 Catholic Day Planner: A 54-Week Planner for Canadian Catholics Rooms Need Love \| Professional Organizing for Moms #makejoynormal #homeschooling #parenting #onlychild #community #education #routine #joy 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!
	11 Mar 2023	Am I doing it right?	00:29:59
send us a text via Fan Mail! A dear listener, Leslie, brings her questions to this episode. Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? Does curriculum need to be Catholic-specific? 2:02 - Should I feel guilt or fear about using secular curriculum? 5:15 - Helpful books to have on hand 8:50 - How to use various resources while maintaining the Catholic lens 10:34 - The benefits of using a wide range of materials 18:55 - Helping our children wrestle with big questions 22:42 - The skill of critical thinking and debate in homeschooling Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. Hardon A Catechism of Church History by Fr. Robert J. Fox why does education matter? (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #curriculum #catechism #education #connection #tenderness #wonder #logic #criticalthinking 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!
	18 Mar 2023	snapping at the kids: it's a spiritual battle	00:39:06
send us a text via Fan Mail! Christina and I chat about the difficulties and temptations we face in parenting - to lash out, to make a sarcastic remark or to yell at our kids. Acknowledging that we are in a spiritual battle and our need for God's grace is the foundation for responding as Christ calls us to. 1:58 - Snapping, temperaments and forgiveness 7:04 - Prayer and self-awareness 14:19 - The problem with arguing 17:38 - We are in a spiritual battle 23:42 - Accepting our circumstances 27:48 - The labyrinth as a symbol for our spiritual life 30:18 - Things that help when we are struggling Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 61 : The Name of Jesus growing things (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #forgiveness #kindness #parenting #prayer #spirituality #faith 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!
	25 Mar 2023	ecological breastfeeding and natural family planning	00:43:56
send us a text via Fan Mail! Today I welcome Gina and Laurie to discuss breastfeeding, natural child spacing and motherhood. We share our experiences in ecological breastfeeding and NFP. 1:15 - Welcome Gina and Laurie 2:43 - What is ecological breastfeeding and how does it work? 12:35 - NFP, fertility and benefits of charting 23:31 - Signs that you are transitioning from ecological breastfeeding to NFP 26:47 - What if you have irregular cycles? 31:10 - What if someone has a serious reason to avoid pregnancy? 35:21 - How has ecological breastfeeding improved your life? 38:44 - Resources for moms Catholic Nursing Mothers League and Facebook group Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding by Sheila Kippley Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley #makejoynormal #homeschooling #breastfeeding #motherhood #nursing #pregnancy #joy #respect #fertility #marriage 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!
	08 Apr 2023	only child: boy edition	00:29:56
send us a text via Fan Mail! Our dear listener Shawn shares the joys of having and raising her only child. We discuss the unique needs of boys, their energy and need for movement, learning to be okay with silence and working side by side. The importance of community and that you don't need to do it all by yourself. 1:25 - Welcome Shawn and the blessings of having an only child 5:28 - What are some of the challenges? 8:39 - How it plays out for education, physical and social needs 14:31 - Are negative comments a struggle? 18:40 - Do you need respite from being the playmate? 21:39 - How have you developed delayed gratification? 25:36 - Juggling the hours we spend schooling 28:08 - Getting help from outside resources The only child: an interview with Sarah and Jena (podcast) the power of pipping (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #onlychild #raisingboys #creativity #planning #community #play #adventure #parenting #joy 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!
	01 Apr 2023	writing: when to start	00:28:49
send us a text via Fan Mail! When you see that your child is ready, how do you capitalize on that? Elizabeth joins me to discuss how to transition from dictation to more concrete writing lessons, working on the foundation, how to teach paragraph writing and how co-ops and IEW can help along the way. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 3:16 - When should you start teaching writing? 8:48 - Give them as much help as necessary 11:40 - Building foundation and waiting for readiness 19:37 - Teaching with the Institute for Excellence in Writing Institute for Excellence in Writing (IEW) and IEW on Youtube encouraging children to write and other matters (podcast) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #writing #dictation #paragraph #coop #readiness #model #process 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!
	05 Apr 2023	a gift for my listeners	00:08:18
send us a text via Fan Mail! Firstly! Congratulations to the Jaloway family, my lovely co-host Christina had her little son Luke...please keep the family in your prayers! And secondly, my sweet daughter Lydia (16) has created a timeline for families to use. She agreed to interview to tell my listeners about it. The Good Teens Do 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!
	15 Apr 2023	career woman to stay at home mom: an interview with Zoe	00:52:42
send us a text via Fan Mail! Wow, we talk around this idea, culturally what seems to be happening, Zoe's personal experience and reflect on the value of life in the home. And Zoe, lover of beauty and life in the home, has created this lovely Etsy shop for us ❤️. Studio Disegno 00:29 - Welcome Zoe and what lead you to making the transition 2:54 - Appreciation for life in the home 11:34 - Climbing the ladder / A call from the heart 16:18 - Why are you wasting your education? Answering all the questions 27:30 - Experiencing doubt after leaving career 30:19 - What is the most challenging part of being a stay at home mom? 43:37 - What would you say to a woman considering changing paths? Sequencing: The groundbreaking book on having it all but not all at once by Arlene Rossen Cardoza What Mothers Do by Naomi Stadlen missing babies (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #motherhood #career #vocation #community #encouragement #success #hope #commitment 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!
	22 Apr 2023	meeting the needs of our eldest when we have a mittfull of littles	00:35:34
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I take on this question, and then I get two other mothers near and dear to me to weigh in on this topic. Zoe and Rachel share their thoughts on how they make (made) it work with a lotta young ones. 1:54 - Acknowledging the needs of our eldest 6:46 - Opportunities to connect 9:02 - Caring for children with learning disabilities 13:32 - Stepping back and assessing things 19:36 - Crowdsourcing interview with Zoe 23:27 - Crowdsourcing interview with Rachel our airbnb (link) homeschooling children with special needs: an interview with Maureen Wittman (podcast) from city to farm: a homeschool family's journey (podcast) tea with girls (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #relationships #planning #readaloud #gratitude 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!
	06 May 2023	transcendentals: that which transcends and why it matters (an interview with John Paul Meenan)	00:56:12
send us a text via Fan Mail! We welcome once again Prof. John Paul Meenan to discuss the transcendentals (Truth, Goodness, Unity and Beauty) and how they manifest themselves in our lives. We discuss discernment in the moral life, how God draws us to deeper conversion and a few helpful resources. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 3:58 - Defining and understanding the transcendentals 12:46 - God's Law and the natural law 22:33 - Beauty and the science of Beauty 32:00 - On the moral life and conversion 42:37 - The role of Unity 46:15 - Simple ways to deepen our understanding 51:02 - The transcendentals as the pathway to God The Way of Beauty by David Clayton Art and Scholasticism by Jacques Maritain Ever Ancient, Ever New: Art History, Appreciation, Theory, and Practice Discernment: how do we know if we're making the right decisions - an interview with John Paul Meenan (podcast) eyes to see (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #discernement #truth #goodness #beauty #integrity #dignity 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!
	29 Apr 2023	mom guilt: moving forward	00:31:05
send us a text via Fan Mail! We fall short.... so many times...but how do we handle the guilt from our shortcomings? Elizabeth and I discuss possible sources of guilt, the importance of healing from our wounds and share some helpful resources. 00:36 - Holy Week and Easter family traditions 2:26 - How do we handle guilt from snapping at our kids? 5:57 - Importance of asking ourselves "why" 12:34 - Becoming aware of our negative thought patterns 18:06 - Learning to be okay with messing up 23:56 - Refreshing our attachment / kids with compromised attachment Catholic All Year with Kendra Tierney A Continual Feast by Evelyn Vitz Adam Young Counseling - What Every Child Needs From Their Parents 111. Wounds: "You Can't Heal a Wound by Saying It's Not There" Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts 112. Loving Through Our Wounds - Motherhood - with Dr. Bob Schuchts Latte and Laundry: A home for Catholic women, moms, and hearts CatholicPsych Institute The 5 Love Languages of Children by Dr. Gary Chapman The Temperament God Gave Your Kids by Art Bennett examination of conscience #makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #patience #guilt #parenting #forgiveness #prayer #attachment 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!
	17 May 2023	harsh realities	00:06:39
send us a text via Fan Mail! Trigger warning. Difficult 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!
	02 Jun 2023	poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce	00:46:20
send us a text via Fan Mail! Fantastic interview with Joseph Pearce, bringing clarity to the things that matter most. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 5:32 - Welcome Joseph and literary works 8:14 - Why does poetry matter? 14:01 - Developing writing skills, vocabulary and memorization 18:52 - Where do silliness and funny poems fit in? 23:11 - Why/how did you choose these particular poems for your book? 28:40 - Teaching Language Arts through dictation 43:54 - Writing poetry as an adult Poems Every Child Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce The Inner Sanctum Membership Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast) Race with the Devil: My Journey from Racial Hatred to Rational Love by Joseph Pearce Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization by Andrew Pudewa Faith of Our Fathers by Joseph Pearce Questions about dictation (podcast) phonics, dictation and learning language arts in context (podcast) primer on dictation (podcast) Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis (audiobook) poetry and Shakespeare for the uninclined (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #poetry #literature #creativity #virtue #goodness #inspiration #truth #beauty #languagearts #memorization #adventure #merriment #dictation 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!
	19 Jun 2023	revolution of mercy, part one	00:14:29
send us a text via Fan Mail! I read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way. 2:11 - Chapter One - Receptivity 3:05 - Love is an act of the will 3:32 - Remembering is the hard part 6:02 - Managing children's behaviour or securing cooperation 7:19 - Rewards and consequences 8:38 - Emotional distance compromises guiding influence 9:16 - Covenant implies a relationship of trust 10:15 - Conversion is a life long process Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything dead and almost dead (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #relationships #discipline #trust #conversion #revolutionofmercy #kindness #dignity 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!
	22 Jun 2023	revolution of mercy, part two	00:25:36
send us a text via Fan Mail! I read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way. 00:50 - Understanding the temperament God gave you 2:34 -Forming a receptive heart 4:35 - Walking beside our children in discipleship 9:24 - Chapter 2 - What is a family and why is it so hard? 12:27 - An intimate community of life and love 14:11 - Heroic virtue and holiness 17:33 - Our children are more responsive to tenderness 22:37 - Why did God make me? Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything The Temperament God Gave You by Art and Laraine Bennett Familiaris Consortio, Apostolic Exhortation of Pope John Paul II motherhood: an apprenticeship in self-denial (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #relationships #discipline #trust #conversion #revolutionofmercy #kindness #dignity #virtue #holiness #attachment #tenderness #family 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!
	01 Jul 2023	revolution of mercy, part three	00:25:10
send us a text via Fan Mail! I continue to read my book "Revolution of Mercy" with commentary along the way. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 2:31 - Chapter 3 - Agitation, discord and grace 5:07 - Living in a state of contradiction 7:28 - Ideals and expectations 8:46 - Living in the moment 9:43 - Strong reactions and supernatural grace 13:20 - Chapter 4 - Relationships and transaction 14:28 - Rewards and consequences system 17:31 - God's love is not transactional Hold On to Your Kids attachment parenting and the sermon on the mount (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #grace #discipline #relationships #family #growth #prayer #faith #tenderness #attachment 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!
	06 Jul 2023	revolution of mercy, part four	00:31:27
send us a text via Fan Mail! 00:44 - Carrot and Stick discipline 3:45 - Chapter 5 - Filling our children's tanks 3:57 - Disinterested service 5:29 - Gentle discipleship 7:45 - Controlling our reactions 10:36 - Striving for perfection 13:30 - Chapter 6 - Our tanks need filling too 15:49 - Seeking God in the Sacraments 20:11 - Prayer and fasting Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall Interior Freedom by Fr. Jacques Philippe Seven Deadly Sins; Seven Lively Virtues by Fr. Robert Barron (YouTube) fasting is good (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #prayer #sacraments #discipline #gentleness #charity #attachment #connection 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!
	14 Jul 2023	revolution of mercy, part five and final segment	00:48:32
send us a text via Fan Mail! The final component of "Revolution of Mercy" audio book version. 00:47 - Chapter 7 - Be merciful and just 3:48 - Caring for our children's dignity 5:10 - Forgiveness does not condone behaviour 11:19 - Chapter 8 - The Theology of the Body and dignity in relationships 14:32 - The perfection of charity 17:31 - How we ought to respond to our children 27:08 - Chapter 9 - Why not how 29:03 - Walking with our children 31:49 - Acknowledging emotions and dealing with disappointment 46:16 - What we are as families Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall Man & Woman He Created Them (Theology of the Body) by Pope John Paul II Breastfeeding & Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley it ain't a perfect world (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #mercy #kindness #discipline #family #dignity #prayer #tenderness #virtue 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!
	25 Jul 2023	Concerns about post secondary? An interview with Oceana, enrolment advisor at Trinity Western University.	00:36:12
send us a text via Fan Mail! 1:42 - Welcome Oceana and about TWU 7:55 - What is the process for the homeschool student? 12:55 - Support, financial aid and campus living 19:00 - Athletic programs at TWU 20:03 - Catholic formation and transfer process 23:25 - Travel study opportunities 25:25 - When can you start your application? 30:29 - Website and social media 31:40 - Details for application process and living on campus Trinity Western University @hellotwu on instagram homeschooling high school: a typical course of study, what does that even mean? (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #academics #formation #wellness #mentorship #community #connection #ministry #travelstudy #career 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!
	04 Aug 2023	which curriculum to use for a preschooler - a longer answer than you probably want	00:24:53
send us a text via Fan Mail! A listener submits a question, and well...I just launch. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 2:32 - What curriculum do you recommend for a preschooler? 5:10 - How natural learning began in our home 11:41 - What I noticed over time 14:44 - Curricula stressors and math example 19:13 - Be the master of the curriculum 19:53 - Creating a loving learning environment Bonnie Landry Youtube page The Three R's by Ruth Beechick Homeschooling Simplified book series gearing, part three, avoiding the things that kill joy (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #preschool #curriculum #education #kindergarten #unschooling #discipline #math #natural #learning 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!
	15 Aug 2023	random discussion about why we do the things we do	00:30:32
send us a text via Fan Mail! Sorry sweeties, no show notes this time!! 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!
	20 Aug 2023	defining joy and why homeschooling with joy matters	01:02:22
send us a text via Fan Mail! I have three lovely ladies, Teresa, Leah and Margaret bring their incredible and insightful questions to the podcast. Honestly, I think this is one of the best episodes we've done...these gals are so insightful with wanting to understand such fundamental aspects of home education and family life. Thank you, ladies, you are fabulous! 7:50 - How do you define joy? 22:01 - Reactive response vs. tender response 27:11 - Why the focus on joy? 41:30 - Growing spiritually with our kids 44:42 - Offering correction in a loving and dignified way 50:19 - Where did you come across the philosophy of gentle parenting? 59:55 - Combating angst and building resilience Homeschooling with JOY workshop videos Searching for and Maintaining Peace Let Beauty Speak Bishop Barron seven deadly sins Sheila Kippley Hold Onto Your Kids Episode on resilience 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!
	27 Aug 2023	seven strategies for simpler homes	00:44:17
send us a text via Fan Mail! Thank you Kelly! For more awesome tips on simplifying mom life, find Kelly here https://www.simplehomemom.com/ 1:09 - Welcome Kelly! 2:37 - Strategy #1: Use Go-back Baskets 5:43 - Strategy #2: Use loop planning for low stress chores 11:41 - Strategy #3: Use blitz tidying as needed 17:57 - Strategy #4: Commit to simple daily planning 20:27 - Strategy #5: Use chore habits for less effort chores 22:21 - Strategy #6: Commit to a weekly planning session 24:40 - Strategy #7: Create a plan B chore routine 28:53 - How do you stay on-top of the basics? Meals, dishes? 37:52 - How do you keep laundry flowing smoothly? 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!
	29 Aug 2023	back to school resources linked in the show notes	00:01:04
send us a text via Fan Mail! my homeschool workshop in audio and video Back to school free planning pages Lydia's Catholic Saints timeline Blog posts: Planning your year with natural learning Keeping track Gearing up for the school year Getting some mom time Previous episodes: What will you do all day? Developing routine with littles Prepping for next year, what we really need 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!
	01 Sep 2023	making kids do stuff we want them to do and making them stop doing stuff we don't want them to do	00:37:28
send us a text via Fan Mail! thanks to our sponsor, Catholic Heritage Curricula 2:11 - Welcome and gearing up for a new school year 5:13 - How do you direct a 14 month old without rewards or consequences? 11:13 - How do we get our kids to do things that they don't want to do? 17:22 - Connect and direct 19:44 - Restricting computer time and video games 24:12 - Prevention and managing the environment for safety 30:28 - Supportive parenting for creative and sneaky kids 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!
	15 Sep 2023	feeling like a brand new homeschool mom: exploring high school years with Ashley	00:41:02
send us a text via Fan Mail! It catches you by surprise. One day, they're all babies and little kids and you're having so much fun with all the schooling and suddenly, someone is 14 or 15! It all seems to get a lot more serious and we find ourselves in a completely new landscape. Thanks to Ashely for her willingness to share her questions and concerns on this podcast, as we explore that new landscape. 00:29 - Welcome Ashley! 2:03 - Developing a high school transcript 5:21 - Having a conversation with your teen about their future 7:48 - Write everything down that they do 11:02 - Discerning what's best for your family 19:20 - Developing a course and grading 28:25 - Coaching our children 34:52 - Family life and time management 38:35 - New school year, where to start? https://www.bonnielandry.ca/pdfs getting to graduation with grace (Youtube) 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!
	01 Oct 2023	a conversation with Father Paul, our Holy Land pilgrimage chaplain	00:50:58
send us a text via Fan Mail! Albert and I chat with Fr. Paul Houlis about pilgrimage, holiness, joy and blessings. Catholic Heritage Curricula - Ever Ancient, Ever New 2:11 - Welcome Fr. Paul and opening prayer 11:24 - Pilgrimages and greatest impact of being in the Holy Land 21:03 - What was your most profound experience? 25:46 - Feeling deeply, longing, and desire 39:42 - About Fr. Paul's podcast : A Holy Mess Podcast 43:22 - What's your favourite thing about being Catholic? 44:42 - Securing joy, gratitude and holiness A Holy Mess Podcast why I am catholic, chapter the first (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #travel #pilgrimage #prayer #holyland #sacraments 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!
	07 Oct 2023	Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book	01:05:57
send us a text via Fan Mail! Wow, what a profound episode with Dr. Deborah MacNamara who joins me to discuss her new book Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids. We discuss relationship as the foundation to our health, how food and attachment are interconnected and how to create a family culture where food draws us together, is joyful and life-giving. 1:14 - Valuing the family meal, Bonnie's experience 6:40 - Food will either serve attachment or soothe emotional distress 11:50 - Receptivity and operating from the perspective of a role 13:48 What if we are met by resistance from our children? 18:55 - Food culture in Italy: food draws people together, celebration, togetherness 22:55 - The work of love and attachment was always meant to be invisible 26:23 - Without connection children become more anxious, agitated, resistant 28:58 - Attachment does not mean the kids run all over you 34:11 - Not making an issue of food 36:17 - How do you hold on to a teenager? 38:24 - Food problems can become relationship problems 49:25 - Experiencing food, play, and invitation 59:16 - Becoming your kid's best bet Dr. Deborah MacNamara's website and Instagram @drdeborahmacnamara Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhD Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or Anyone Else Who Acts Like One) by Deborah MacNamara Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara (podcast) respect (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #family #culture #relationships #attachment #nourishment #connection #discipline #receptivity #invitation #warmth #generosity #patience #togetherness #gathering #enjoyment #responsibility #play 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!
	14 Oct 2023	Catholic Stories for Children: an interview with Trevor Rothaus	00:35:02
send us a text via Fan Mail! Trevor Rothaus, creator of Catholic Stories for Children joins me to discuss a fun and engaging way to teach the Catholic faith to children! 00:29 - Welcome Trevor & faith journey 4:15 - What is Catholic Stories for Children? 6:23 - Video production and animation 9:35 - How can people support you? 14:12 - Mass Guide and Feast Day Calendar 19:14 - Printable prayers and Ignatian Spiritual Exercises for kids 24:00 - Growing in virtue 28:28 - What do you have in store for the future? 32:57 - Where to start and encouragement Catholic Stories for Children and on Instagram @catholicstoriesforchildren forever learning (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #prayer #catechesis #faith #formation #virtue #habit #learning #faith 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!
	02 Nov 2023	closeness and learning: getting school work done without strife	00:41:40
send us a text via Fan Mail! Christina brings a great topic of discussion - can kids be trusted or will they take advantage of our goodness towards them? We discuss productivity, discipline, authority and how to handle kids with controlling or manipulative behaviours. 4:50 - Learning to trust our children 6:46 - Education as a place of building relationship 10:09 - What should we do when we get pushback? 17:18 - Learning to empathize with our children 21:39 - What if a child is manipulating you? 26:58 - Leadership and authority in parenting 30:29 - Respect goes both ways 36:51 - Approach to conflict and relationships Author Julie Bogart on Instagram @juliebravewriter Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry authority (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #trust #discipline #education #tenderness #attachment #parenting #respect #authority #rest #enjoyment 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!
	25 Nov 2023	Just do it: building community with Rebecca Genuis	00:41:23
send us a text via Fan Mail! Such a lovely conversation with my dear listener Rebecca! She shares some great ideas for gathering people and growing community. 00:33 - Prayer request 1:11 - Welcome Rebecca, family and vocation 3:13 - Preconception, pregnancy and fertility health 8:04 - Professional development for homeschoolers 16:11 - Format for homeschool gathering 18:45 - Growing a community 23:31 - How to reach out to other families and keep communication open 27:51 - Parenting issues are the most significant 32:37 - Supporting and loving our children 37:20 - Holiness and learning from our mistakes Dr. Rebecca Genuis - Infertility, PCOS, preconception Revolution of Mercy by Bonnie Landry Hold On to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld #makejoynormal #homeschooling #pregnancy #health #infertility #family #community #parenting #attachment #relationship #growth 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!
	22 Nov 2023	Celebrating life, one crumb at a time - an interview on food, family and love with Jenna Beaugh	00:36:02
send us a text via Fan Mail! Jenna Beaugh joins me to discuss family life and culture around the table. We discuss how to encourage our children in a love of cooking, setting the atmosphere around the table and how to increase joy in our homeschooling. 1:01 - Welcome Jenna, family and faith journey 6:30 - How did you start homeschooling? 9:40 - Importance of food and family culture 14:54 - What led you into culinary school? 17:04 - Encouraging a love of cooking, love of table 22:33 - Liturgical living, Advent and Christmas 29:01 - Book and future plans 31:33 - Final thoughts on how to instill a love of family time through food Jenna Beaugh on Instagram @eatliverun website eatliverun.com The Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz SALT FAT ACID HEAT Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Deborah MacNamara PhD Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book (podcast) convoluted Christmas with joy (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #family #culture #faith #food #cooking #motherhood #blogging #teenagers #advent #christmas #tradition #attachment #joy #nutrition 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!
	02 Dec 2023	ADVENT and CHRISTMAS: Albert and I share family traditions	00:30:33
send us a text via Fan Mail! My husband and I chat about things that we did over the years to mark Advent and Christmas! 1:45 - Midnight mass 7:54 - Learning about the Sacramentals 15:18 - Blessing of the Christmas tree 16:49 - Advent family procession 19:37 - Jesse Tree tradition 22:46 - Christmas eve celebration meal 25:30 - Feast of St. Nicholas puppet show 28:33 - Creating a family culture A Handbook of Catholic Sacramentals by Ann Ball #makejoynormal #homeschooling #advent #christmas #tradition #family #culture #music #prayer #sacramentals #faith 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!
	09 Dec 2023	How much is too much for teens, and what about all those quizzes and tests??	00:28:33
send us a text via Fan Mail! Elizabeth and I take a listener's question and share some of our favourite Christmas storybooks and movies along the way. 00:53 - Enjoying a slow Advent 5:37 - Favourite Christmas storybooks 9:33 - How much homework is too much for a 14 year old? 14:14 - Figuring out what our family needs 16:14 - Creating a family vision 18:48 - Quizzes and tests in homeschool learning 25:15 - Top three Christmas movies Star of Wonder - Advent Pilgrimage of Peace enjoying your kids even more, family philosophy (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #highschool #family #vision #readaloud #advent #christmas 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!
	16 Dec 2023	an interview with my 20 year old son, Abel	00:29:56
send us a text via Fan Mail! Abel and I chat about homeschooling pros and cons, looking back on our family life and transitioning to post secondary. Shout out to Abel's fans. 2:00 - Graduating high school, transition to University 7:34 - What about essay writing? 11:54 - What were the strengths and weaknesses of your homeschool experience? 15:53 - Self learning in homeschooling 18:36 - Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 23:38 - Do you feel like you should have gone into a trade first? 25:02 - Playing video games Homeschool Connections Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College Trinity Western University offensive posts (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #family #highschool #university #college #writing #trades #community 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!
	29 Dec 2023	Christmas message!	00:05:09
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	13 Jan 2024	What about college? And so much more.	00:42:45
send us a text via Fan Mail! 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 #makejoynormal #homeschooling #college #postsecondary #education #family #discernement #formation #teens #guidance #community 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!
	19 Jan 2024	co-sleeping	00:59:45
send us a text via Fan Mail! Jenna Beaugh and I chat about co-sleeping and attachment. 10:32 - Openness to life and relaxed parenting 14:21 - Co-sleeping and how it changed us 18:35 - Books and resources 24:28 - Until what age should you breastfeed your baby? 29:43 - What about kids who keep wanting to sleep with you? 32:33 - Growing in our faith journey 40:03 - Spanking and aggression 46:20 - When older kids want to stay up with you 50:20 - Having babies later in life and menopause Jenna Beaugh on Instagram @eatliverun website eatliverun.com Sweet Sleep - La Leche League Sleeping with Your Baby by James J. McKenna The Baby Sleep Book by Dr. Sears Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching and Infant Development Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing by Sheila Kippley Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila Kippley #makejoynormal #homeschooling #attachment #cosleeping #parenting #fertility #pregnancy #nursing #sleep #breastf 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!
	26 Jan 2024	educating ourselves	00:44:46
send us a text via Fan Mail! Literature for life: and interview with Joseph Pearce. As always, Joseph Pearce has great insight and wisdom on literature and how we, as busy parents, can pursue educating ourselves alongside our children. 6:31 - The desire to fill the gaps in our own education 16:04 - Creating habits of reading 24:55 - Increasing our knowledge of language and vocabulary 27:33 - Poems and authors that are accessible 36:27 - Ignatius Critical Editions : Great works of civilization 42:47 - Should you always read the book before watching the movie? Joseph Pearce - Member site : The Inner Sanctum Literature: What Every Catholic Should Know by Joseph Pearce Poems Every Catholic Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce Poems Every Child Should Know Compiled by Joseph Pearce Ignatius Critical Editions poems every child should know: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast) Introducing Shakespeare, and that's not all: an interview with Joseph Pearce (podcast) the experience of reading (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #literature #education #study #classics #technology #spirituality #reading #leisure #poetry 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!
	31 Jan 2024	when fertility is winding down: an interview with Abbey	00:42:42
send us a text via Fan Mail! Such a lovely interview where one of my sweet listeners, Abbey, brings questions about the bittersweet time when fertility is "pending" - the onset of menopause and the challenge of not knowing. 4:05 - Welcome Abbey! 10:24 - Miscarriage and pregnancy after 40 13:53 - Being open to God's will 18:29 - Suffering and grace, the sense of loss and mourning 21:26 - Accepting changes in the body 24:41 - Offering up our suffering 32:18 - Menopause as being actually easier 36:23 - Healthy cycles and wholesome food Are You Menstrual Podcast The Freely Rooted Podcast Fallon's Table - Recipes and Meal Plans #makejoynormal #homeschooling #fertility #birth #menopause #miscarriage #grace #family #diet #health 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!
	09 Feb 2024	realistic expectations	00:07:40
send us a text via Fan Mail! Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most: securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness #makejoynormal #homeschooling #education #attachment #kindness #relationship #joy 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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