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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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  • moving from theory to practice, a three part mini-series with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

    moving from theory to practice, a three part mini-series with Dr. Deborah MacNamara
    Feb 27 2026

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    In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace.


    1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work
    3:53 - I need to know what to do with this child!
    5:04 - Email from a mom : concerns about 4.5 year old
    12:02 - When parenting feels like a nightmare // always tip toeing
    14:50 - How can parents take the lead better?
    18:14 - What do I do with a temper tantrum?
    19:14 - If you're stuck
    26:13 - Staying in the moment with your child // caring
    29:04 - Adapting our language to attachment
    33:55 - Curiosity to connection and care
    37:20 - Simple strategies to connect and build relationships


    Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website)


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    Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

    Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

    Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate


    More podcast episodes featuring Dr. MacNamara:


    Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

    Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book


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    • By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com
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    40 mins
  • START HERE: a five minute guide to this podcast

    START HERE: a five minute guide to this podcast
    Jan 26 2026

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    Welcome!

    Contact

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

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    6 mins
  • homeschooling high school, part two

    homeschooling high school, part two
    Feb 20 2026

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    In this part two I discuss more practical aspects of record keeping, transcript writing and building healthy communication with our teens.


    1:02 - What is a transcript?
    4:15 - Systems for assigning credits
    7:16 - Required and elective courses
    9:30 - Importance of record keeping
    13:23 - Our role as a parent
    18:23 - Support and communication


    Planning pages for high school

    homeschooling high school: a typical course of study, what does that even mean? (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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    22 mins
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