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. 

boys and boundaries
Apr 17, 2025 – 39:39
Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers - an interview with Dr. Gordon Neufeld
Apr 11, 2025 – 57:44
getting through difficulties and overwhelm in motherhood
Apr 5, 2025 – 39:58
Help! My kid hates writing! Julie Bogart, fired up.
Mar 28, 2025 – 40:34
interview with grandkids
Mar 27, 2025 – 24:14
1000 good books project
Mar 21, 2025 – 43:51
She Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood - an interview with author Suzanne Bilodeau
Mar 17, 2025 – 43:56
two minute public service announcement: coaching
Mar 15, 2025 – 02:20
Findings About Homeschooled Adults from the Cardus Education Survey: a conversation with co-author Albert Cheng
Mar 14, 2025 – 41:39
random tidbits with Zoe
Mar 12, 2025 – 48:59
loneliness in motherhood and finding solutions
Mar 10, 2025 – 29:43
how to organize events
Mar 8, 2025 – 01:09:46
my take on it - when to start school
Mar 5, 2025 – 07:35
living the season of Lent as a family
Feb 28, 2025 – 30:15
streamlining meals for convenience
Feb 22, 2025 – 15:27
my take on it - can a child be too attached/when kids goof off during prayers
Feb 19, 2025 – 14:45
my take on it - learning sign language and filling tanks
Feb 14, 2025 – 10:58
being faithful through difficult seasons, teaching virtue and answering tough questions
Feb 7, 2025 – 32:45
speaking the language of math
Jan 30, 2025 – 48:01
the fruits of a homeschool life: homeschool saints podcast
Jan 30, 2025 – 00:51
PSA - pre-recorded dictation class available for purchase
Jan 26, 2025 – 02:06
baby steps for converts, homeschool with little ones and remembering to sparkle
Jan 24, 2025 – 30:56
Breastfeeding through the ages and stages: child-led weaning, tandem nursing and co-sleeping
Jan 17, 2025 – 48:19
high schoolers, moving right along
Jan 16, 2025 – 27:05
this one's for you, high schoolers (and your parents too)
Jan 10, 2025 – 20:37
fan mail thoughts and the problem of yelling
Jan 8, 2025 – 12:07
PSA: dictation master class confirmed for Jan. 18th
Jan 6, 2025 – 02:11
my take on it: keeping littles happy while we read
Jan 3, 2025 – 11:44
hearts that are aching: become the parents we want to be
Dec 21, 2024 – 33:36
HeWo: a fun and meaningful audio player for kids - an interview with Elie and Viviana
Dec 7, 2024 – 42:27
Christmas food traditions
Dec 6, 2024 – 58:13
hating school, helping our children along and dealing with perfectionism
Nov 29, 2024 – 39:02
my take on it: hearts that are aching
Nov 27, 2024 – 11:02
my take on it: fear
Nov 25, 2024 – 08:28
intentional gifts, affordable gifts, finding the time
Nov 23, 2024 – 54:29
Catholic owned: building the new Catholic economy
Nov 16, 2024 – 32:19
playthings: the fun and the problem of toys
Nov 15, 2024 – 43:20
my take on it: you are enough
Nov 9, 2024 – 05:41
it’s a process
Nov 8, 2024 – 20:55
homeschooling a handful: a chat with Zoe
Nov 1, 2024 – 47:36
teaching creative writing: an alternate approach
Oct 31, 2024 – 03:47
being both a disciple and an imperfect human
Oct 24, 2024 – 18:40
living joyfully when it's hard
Oct 11, 2024 – 24:22
public service announcements
Oct 6, 2024 – 00:58
the story of the two moms
Oct 4, 2024 – 18:43
kindness: forgiveness of injuries sustained
Oct 1, 2024 – 08:37
what is joy? back to basics
Sep 26, 2024 – 29:25
kindness - affability of speech
Sep 23, 2024 – 05:33
homeschooling when it's hard
Sep 19, 2024 – 34:40
growing in kindness: generosity of spirit
Sep 18, 2024 – 05:55

Recent Reviews

abdesign27

Disappointed in Depression Episode

Was eager for answers on your homeschooling with depression episode and couldn’t finish it because the guest was so unprofessional. I’m sorry but it’s rude to have your dog in the room with you when you are going to be interviewed for a podcast. Couldn’t get past the barking and her casually laughing through the whole thing like she wasn’t taking it seriously. A majority of it should have been edited out.
Dana Nygaard, LPC

Cozy Wisdom

Your podcast feels like a warm conversation with friends-encouraging, heartfelt, and full of wisdom for joyful families.
meagan_gard

Bonnie Landry is a gem!

I have been listening to Bonnie’s podcast and YouTube videos for the past few months as o sort out so not-so-pretty parts of our family/homeschooling life. She has been a priceless guide to me as I work on myself as a homeschooling parent. I have found her strategies to be super effective and life-giving. Thank you for all you do!
Elephanza

Faith and parenting

Love this podcast so much!! I am an expectant mom and it is helping gain so much wisdom about compassionate parenting, homeschool, and living out the Catholic faith with children! Thannk you Bonnie, Elizabeth, and Christina!
lovemyname:Mamma

Priceless

Bonnie’s wisdom is truly life changing. I have been listening since episode 1, and I feel like I know her. There is no resource more valuable than Bonnie!
ShelfRelianceMom

Life changing

Every homeschool parent needs this. I will be recommending it to others moving forward and trying this for teaching reading with my fifth and sixth kiddos. The tips are so simple anyone can use them and yet so powerful. This is exactly what I’ve been searching for and I’m so grateful to have found it. I’m bringing her lectures at the moment. 😊
AnnieFocusd

Utterly amazing!

Love the advice and heart behind it all! This kind of parenting guidance could change the world! Thank you!
bellaf123.if

So helpful and uplifting

I have been listening to this podcast for awhile and have gotten so much out of every single episode I listen to! Thank you so much for all the heart that I can tell you both put into it. I appreciate that you’re not afraid to talk about difficult things. Every time I listen I feel so encouraged in my own journey as a homeschooler, a mother, a homemaker and a Christian. And I have learned so many good and helpful things. Thank you!!
Amanda Sommer

Feels like the advice we need from friends/family

I so value the content of this show. I was always interested in homeschooling, but not sure I could do it or if it was the right step for my family... for better or worse we decided to try for my son’s first grade year (during this pandemic). I’m still discerning what I will do for next year, but the advice here makes me feel that I could handle something that was really intimidating at first.
Suzymyangel526

Love love love!

I love listening to Bonnie’s beautiful wisdom and insight. Her conversations with Elizabeth feel as though I’m sitting in my living room, chatting along with them! New to the homeschooling world, it’s been a joy to hear these two lovely ladies discuss many areas of the homeschooling journey. Thank you!!
A Lilly

Love this podcast!

My children are grown and launching their own families; however, I am learning so much from Bonnie and Elizabeth! Thank you for this informative and fun podcast which is much like sharing coffee with friends.
JulieLoin

Best podcast

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!! This has been an unbelievable podcast for my family- helping me with homeschooling, and every day situations. I’m always seeking joy but it’s not always easy!
saraskipper

Great!

Great content, helpful guests and fun episodes! Loving this podcast.