my take on it: doubts and isolation and the beginning of the school year

send us a text via Fan Mail!This episode was recorded before I broke my wrist. That’s why I sound so normal.Sofia joins me once again to discuss her newest venture into small business ownership. We discuss what makes a good shoe - comfort, flexibility, stability and all without sacrificing beauty for our little ones.   OLIVE BRANCH CO - Artisan Leather Baby and Toddler Shoes ~Enjoy 15% off with coupon code makejoynormal at checkoutOn Instagram @olive.branch.company 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!an ask for prayers and response to a fanmail!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!They're all going back to school and it sounds fun and exciting.  My listener is committed to homeschool but her peace is disrupted by these thoughts.  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 listener wonders if she is giving her kids enough time, presence and attention.  What are realistic expectations?  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!Hello all my listeners and I have such a backlog of questions that people have sent in over the last month or two while I've been busy attending to my own family and our family wedding and it's been a beautiful exceptionally busy summer so I have been backlogging your questions and trust me I'll get to them.This is a part one, short my take on it, about meeting the needs of older kids when babies are absorbing so much time.  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 quick fan mail question spinning off the previous sleep episode!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 lovely fan mail from a listener with little ones.  How do we keep babies safe for sleep once they are mobile?  My own experience and some ideas from friends.  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 short episode from a fan mail...such great questions.  Is it a rough season? Why does having a home centred life matter?  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!In today's episode I answer questions on discipline from two moms who share similar challenges. What can we actually do when our kids are being defiant and disobedient? What if we are concerned that a gentle approach may be perceived as permissiveness? What if we feel that we have failed as a mom? Ohhhh how we all can relate! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Baby and Beyond by Allison Auth Holistic Gentle Baby Sleep Coaching with Heather BoydRevolution of Mercy: how kindness changes everything by Bonnie Landry the earthquake zone - disciplining in distress (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!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!