make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 289
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Christmas message, 2022
A blessed Christmas to you all!
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primer on dictation
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…
Why We Kiss Under the Mistletoe: a new book and Christmas traditions in our family life
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…
raising holy children
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 p…
Crystal on classical education - introducing a new podcast!
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 …
building resilience
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 o…
exploring the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education with author Leah Boden
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…
carrot and stick
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, Th…
when are they ready...?
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 an…
big questions on parenting and discipline
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 talkativ…
pilgrimage two minute info session ❤️
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things I've said "no" to
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 - W…
breastfeeding, homeschool, attachment, connection
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 f…
encouraging children to write and other matters
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 - Host…
family catechesis with Father Harrison
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 Sa…
how to get along
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 reg…
learning with littles: Julia's questions
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 chi…
the joy of nourishment should never be sacrificed - Fallon Lee
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 hel…
homemaking, path to holiness
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 epiph…
children's author, Sylvia Dorham
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 Catholi…