well, exactly spelling and the brain by Andrew Pudewa Support the Show. Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at makejoynormal@gmail.com Search podcast episodes by topic Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast ..read more

Homeschool Connections founders Walter Crawford and Maureen Whittmann join me to discuss the online platform and how it is unique for homeschooling elementary through high school. We also discuss the upcoming online conference *click here for early bird pricing available until April 26, 2024* 2:11 - Welcome Walter and Maureen 6:52 - The beginnings of Homeschool Connections 11:20 - Live and recorded classes 20:59 - Enthusiasm and Dante 23:33 - Upcoming online conference 36:35 - Rooted in faith, growing in knowledge 40:19 - Everyone can benefit  2024 Catholic Homeschool Conference Homesch ..read more

Such a pleasure to have Julie Bogart join me to discuss her upcoming book and the importance of teaching writing and critical thinking skills in  our homeschool.  00:41 - Welcome Julie / Beginnings in teaching writing  4:27 - Becoming critical thinkers  8:35 - Differing opinions in families/communities   17:32 - Teaching children how to think, not what to think   25:25 - Separating facts from fiction  36:28 - Assumptions, biases and group think 45:10 - Debate and analysis of news articles  52:08 - The importance of asking questions On Instagram @juliebr ..read more

Another repurposed episode from the pre-podcast days... 1:15 - Finding time, creating time 2:10 - Slowing down     9:13 - Using a timer 12:06 - Make mealtimes easier 13:03 - A good day starts the night before 13:50 - Working alongside our children 18:23 - Managing during crisis Sink Reflections by Marla Cilley indentured servants (blog post) a day without programs or workbooks, part two: and all the rest (blog post) #makejoynormal #homeschooling #planning #housework #organization #productivity #order #chores #joy  Support the show Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.norma ..read more

Repurposing a YouTube live from a while back.... At the beginning of covid I did some YouTube live, and thought they’d be worthiwhile sharing.  Here’s where I make the bold statement that I can out talk covid 19.  And I did.   1:20 - Why simplicity matters 6:31 - Start your day with a list 7:44 - Read to your kids 9:09 - Chaos undermines joy 14:35 - Assessing your life 18:40 - Slowing down and finding order the law of diminishing returns (blog post) the experience of reading (blog post)  #makejoynormal #homeschooling #familylife #order #simplicity #readaloud #planning #a ..read more

Welcome to our guest, Patrick Brown, homeschool dad and host of the podcast Crown and Crozier.  2:28 - Welcome Patrick, family life and podcast 13:14 - Raising our kids to be politically, economically awake 17:11 - Educating ourselves as parents 21:30 - Great resources available 32:08 - Voting, freedom and virtue 40:39 - Instilling a love of history 52:09 - Great examples of citizenship Crown and Crozier Podcast Twitter: crownandcrozier US Conference of Catholic Bishops - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard Maybury Usbourne Books ..read more

Christina and I discuss where to begin if you are new to homeschooling, especially if your child has already been in school.  How to establish a routine and create a playful, joyful environment for learning. We also discuss teaching a second language and using curriculum.  2:51 - Facing loneliness in motherhood 7:55 - Where do you start if you want to homeschool? 14:27 - When the social life of school is appealing to the child  22:16 - Approaches to raising bilingual children 25:58 - Teaching language arts in a second language 34:00 - Dealing with and avoiding resistance 40:01 ..read more

Homeschooling mom and author Samantha Stephenson joins me to discuss the moral formation of our children and how to discuss sensitive topics with our kids. 3:10 - Welcome Samantha! 6:19 - What is bioethics? 18:15 - How to approach difficult questions 23:19 - Using dignified language with our children 29:14 - Answering questions in an age appropriate manner 37:52 - Teaching the dignity of the human person 42:38 - Recommended movies and books 55:11 - What if our teens are pushing back? 1:02:40 - Final thoughts/advice for parents Samantha Stephenson - mamaprays.com On instagram:  @catholic ..read more

Well.  If it makes your life simpler, let's try that out.  2:10 - Welcome Ashlee! 3:30 - How did you learn about Marquette? 6:18 - What is ecological breastfeeding? 10:06 - NFP, FAM and how Marquette differs from other methods 18:42 - Would you use Marquette postpartum or while breastfeeding? 20:01 - Is it a challenging method to learn? 22:31 - Isn't NFP the same as contraception? 28:48 - Recommended reading 31:31 - Should you take a course to begin? 34:41 - Career, vocation and homeschooling Vitae Fertility - Marquette Method  Contact Ashlee:   Ashlee@vitaefertility.com ..read more

2:07 - What do you make of oral reports? 5:04 - Learning speech arts through coop activities  14:26 - Historical fiction and memorization  30:05 - Playing with dress up clothes Homeschooling, simplified: great books to study Canadian history The Poet's Eye by Arthur Alexander Make Joy Normal Podcast by topic  #makejoynormal #homeschooling #learning #languagearts #speecharts #coop #formation #history #fun Support the show Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks f ..read more