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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.

© 2026 make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Parenting Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • Conception, pregnancy and birth: Catholic moms share their stories
    Jun 30 2026

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    I’ve been re-releasing all my Martha Martha episodes in great bundles over the last few weeks. This is the last one, and it’s a long form, most of them have been really short . A lovely group of moms discuss their experience of conception pregnancy and birth.

    As the first in a series of attachment at different ages and stages, I've sought out the reflection of Catholic mothers about their journey. In the context of seeking relationship with our children, we discuss the awakening of developing secure relationships for both mother and child. Covering the desire for connection, the challenges in pursuing it and the benefits, these moms share their stories, resources, concerns and blessings.

    We begin by defining attachment:

    “Attachment” refers to a relationship that we seek as parents. On our end, attachment requires us to be attuned to our children through physical and emotional closeness. We seek to provide an environment where they feel safe and cared for, heard and seen. The hunger for connection its the most fundamental need for a human being. Our awareness and understanding of that need are the foundation for a securely attached child.


    A securely attached child rests in the knowledge that her emotional and physical needs will be acknowledged and met; that love and respect are inherent and these things do not need to be earned. A child will be comfortable expressing their needs and emotions. This ability to rest in our love creates an environment that allows their natural maturity to flourish.


    https://www.spinningbabies.com

    https://www.mamanatural.com/pregnancy-week-by-week/

    https://us.hypnobirthing.com/about/marie-mongan-method/

    Made for This
    https://www.amazon.com/Made-This-Catholic-Guide-Birth/dp/1681921715

    The Birth Partner

    The Womanly Art

    Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth

    Apps:
    Gentle Birth
    Christian Hypnobirthing

    Christina’s novena for labour and birth:

    https://www.theevangelista.com/newlywed-life/2017/10/21/a-novena-for-labor-and-birth?rq=novena



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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • talking to young children about human sexuality
    Jun 29 2026

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    not a live panel now, but an introduction to a talk about to be re-published.

    birds and bees (blog post)

    positively pipping (blog post)

    Contact

    • On Instagram at @make.joy.normal
    • By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com
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    • www.bonnielandry.ca
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    5 mins
  • guard, reveal, communicate, witness
    Jun 29 2026

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    the greatest of these

    Contact

    • On Instagram at @make.joy.normal
    • By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com
    • Search podcast episodes by topic
    • www.bonnielandry.ca
    • Shop my recommended resources

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    5 mins
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