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make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

make joy normal: cozy homeschooling

Written by: Bonnie Landry
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In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.

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  • my take on it: when to begin history studies

    my take on it: when to begin history studies
    Jan 12 2026

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    I address a fan mail inquiry about homeschooling resources for history, particularly for young children. What are the merits of Philip Campbell's history books and audio resources and the importance of read-alouds and interactive play. Totally looking for that balance between structured education and free play.


    If you scroll down on this link, you'll read different historical eras and reading suggestions for each:

    SOCIAL STUDIES


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    8 mins
  • the first two reasons to rethink carrots and sticks

    the first two reasons to rethink carrots and sticks
    Jan 12 2026

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    1. you have to be pretty creative, and you're probably already tired
    2. it requires a lot of energy to determine what rewards/consequences work with whom, and you're probably already tired

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    • On Instagram at @make.joy.normal
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    9 mins
  • when it's time to get off social media a discussion with Jenna Beaugh

    when it's time to get off social media a discussion with Jenna Beaugh
    Jan 10 2026

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    Jenna joins me once again on the podcast to discuss burnout, phone addiction and the difficult decision to leave social media We naturally dive into the need for community and strategize on how to find and build community around us.


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    Contact

    • On Instagram at @make.joy.normal
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    • www.bonnielandry.ca
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    46 mins
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