getting through difficulties and overwhelm in motherhood

send us a text via Fan Mail!Just catching up on some fan mail over the last month or so, apologies for late replies my dear listeners!  I'll produce a few episodes over the summer, but looking forward to attending to our family and having a little rest. 1:40 - Fanmail #1 : Toddler bangs head on the ground intentionally 11:50 - Fanmail #2 : Toddler is pushing bed time and won't go to sleep 20:24 - Fanmail #3 : Comment from a listener on a prior episode As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Faith and family based emotional regulation (podcast episode) Catholic Parenting | Interior KingdomRest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers by Deborah MacNamara Nourished: Connection, Food, and Caring for Our Kids by Deborah MacNamara (Audible Audiobook)Dr. MacNamara Instagram @drdeborahmacnamarawalk at home (blog post)Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Chris Lewis is the creator and artist behind Baritus Catholic and joins me today for a discussion on art and the transmission of beauty in modern day living.  We discuss his beginnings as an artist, teaching art appreciation and commentary on his very own works of the saints. Please view his various items on his Etsy shop here.00:52 - Welcome, family and work 6:15 - What led to you becoming an artist? 7:54 - Homeschooling and art appreciation 13:52 - Art process and products 19:26 - St. Joan of Arc illustration23:30 - King St. Louis IX illustration27:38 - St. Philip Neri, the patron of joy30:07 - Where would you like to travel for inspiration? 33:15 - Final thoughts // education, discipline and screen timebarituscatholic.com & on instagram @barituscatholic Purchase prints, t-shirts, stickers and more on BaritusCatholic Etsy shop As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most: securing cooperation without sacrificing kindness by Bonnie LandryList of art resources I have used and recommend Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Elizabeth and I talk about what we can do when kids are bored.  And also when moms are burned out. 2:39 - My child doesn't cope well with boredom 8:04 - Providing structure and giving purpose11:30 - Creating a space or boredom cupboard  14:35 - Fun ideas and tools21:59 - Accepting our limits and saying no 26:40 - Stacking and making things special 30:03 - Simple ways to make them feel lovedAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry Homeschooling, simplified: chocolate chip math: introducing arithmetic for little people, kindergarten to grade three, without programs or workbooks by Bonnie Landry maintain intimacy, maintain influence (blog post) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!A long time listener, Sofia, brings this question to the show...such a difficult time of life when you have two littles!  We discuss some strategies helping the toddler cope and managing the environment.1:22 - Welcome Sofia! 3:45 - How to protect baby from hitting toddler8:42 - Busy basket and activities 10:09 - Babywearing, having older siblings 12:02 - Talking to her outside of the circumstances 13:28 - Storybooks  15:28 - Giving the toddler something to care for 17:41 - There is always room on my lap20:10 - Helpful distractions As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Boba Ultralight Baby CarrierToddler activities: Wikki Stix Duplo - Town Truck and Excavator Math Manipulatives - Math Link Cubes Toddler books: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Monks Make Amends Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!check out the daily reflection here with yours trulyI've updated my resource page and SO MUCH MORE TO COME!Main page HERE.Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Dr. Christine Schintgen is a mom, homeschooler, professor and President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry's Bay, Ontario. In this episode we discuss the home-life and work-life balance when God calls us to work outside the home.3:45 - Importance of flexibility 7:06 - Answering the call to work outside the home 8:45 - Coping with difficulties 12:14 - Madonna House and Catherine Doherty19:11 - Daily prayer 23:43 - Developing routine and connecting with family 31:22 What are your biggest takeaways? 34:03 - Taking time to assess things over the summer 40-53 - About Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College 48:11 - Advice and encouragement for working momsAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College offers a three-year Bachelor of Arts in Christian Humanities; a four-year Bachelor of Arts degree with a choice of majors in History, Literature, and Classical and Early Christian Studies; and one-year and two-year Certificates in Christian Humanities.Our Lady Seat of Wisdom CollegeTreasure in Heaven by Fr. Mark Goring (free PDF) Treasure in Heaven : Journal Edition by Fr. Mark Goring (Amazon) reflecting, part one (blog post)  Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Elizabeth and I answer a listener's questions on discipline, boundaries and how to take charge of a situation without damaging the relationship.As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Catholic Coaching Podcast (Metanoia Catholic) Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Matecompassion (blog post) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Christina and I discuss a few things, focusing on the particular discipleship of our beautiful boys.   5:41 - Healthy boundaries and transactional discipline 9:55 - Approach for young boys 12:45 - Discipline as they get older 17:04 - Swift action not reactive  22:53 - Practicing humour and playfulness 26:02 - How to handle mouthy boys34:12 - We model behaviourAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Revolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry  if not carrot and stick, the WHAT (blog post)  feeding boys (blog post) Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Such a pleasure to welcome Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author of the book Hold On to Your Kids of which I have discussed frequently on this podcast and creator of the Neufeld Institute. We discuss the heart of attachment parenting, common misconceptions, and in depth on our need for connection and relationship.  00:40 - Welcome and introduction4:02 - Attachment misconceptions5:45 - Your child's best bet 8:11 - Continuity of connection  10:12 - Grace applied to parenting 12:21 - Facing togetherness not separation  17:43 - Growing pains and healing19:32 - Peer orientation 26:43 - Becoming the answer to your children 28:15 - Our need for togetherness 32:50 - Social media, technology and screens 36:02 - Knowing our children  38:57 - Messiness is okay 40:27 - Upset is normal and natural46:50 - How we build resilience50:34 - Concise understanding of attachmentAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Hold On to Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate Neufeld Institute | Gordon Neufeld PhDNeufeld Institute Free Resources Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!

send us a text via Fan Mail!Elizabeth and I discuss strategies when things are difficult in our motherhood and homeschooling.1:35 - We all have bad days   6:30 - Getting through a crisis 9:52 - Lighthearted discipline 11:20 - Getting things done with a baby20:34 - Pregnancy and coping with difficulties 23:02 - How it gets easier 26:17 - Attachment to adult vs. peers 34:04 - Screen time for educationAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Gordon Neufeld Revolution of Mercy: How Kindness Changes Everything by Bonnie Landry Homeschooling, simplified: what matters most by Bonnie Landry Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal By email at [email protected] Search podcast episodes by topic www.bonnielandry.ca Shop my recommended resources Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!