Josh MacNeill

Parenting can be one of life's most fulfilling yet challenging journeys. Josh MacNeill, former teacher and now the CEO of InMind Services, has dedicated his life to understanding child behavior. With certifications in child trauma and multicultural education, he brings unique insights into the art of mindful parenting. This guide, inspired by Josh’s insights, aims to provide you with essential tools and understanding to nurture and connect with your child.Resources:Learn more at inmindservices.comEmail: Josh@inmindservices.comInstagram: @inmind_servicesFacebook: facebook.com/inmindservicesllcStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at bravewriter.com/online-classes.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Parenting can be one of life's most fulfilling yet challenging journeys. Josh MacNeill, former teacher and now the CEO of InMind Services, has dedicated his life to understanding child behavior. With certifications in child trauma and multicultural education, he brings unique insights into the art of mindful parenting. This guide, inspired by Josh’s insights, aims to provide you with essential tools and understanding to nurture and connect with your child.Resources:<ul><li>Learn more at <a href="https://inmindservices.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">inmindservices.com</a></li><li>Email: <a href="mailto:Josh@inmindservices.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Josh@inmindservices.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/inmind_services" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@inmind_services</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/inmindservicesllc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/inmindservicesllc</a></li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at <a href="https://bravewriter.com/online-classes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/online-classes</a>.</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NOVA Media</a>

197. Josh MacNeill: Practices to Boost Learning

Ever found yourself feeling emotionally and physically drained? Do you wonder if what you're experiencing is burnout? And importantly, do you know how to combat it?Today's podcast continues our conversation with Tanya Tarr, an expert on resilience, to talk about burnout and the strategies we can use to counter it. Be sure to tune into Part One if you haven’t listened to it yet!Resources:FREE Science of Burnout Class with Actionable Triage TacticsThe Busy to Burnout Index + 4 Triage TipsQuiz: (Where Are You on the Busy to Burnout Index?)Articles mentioned:Group singing as a resource for the development of a healthy public: a study of adult group singingWhen Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As OneBrain Waves Synchronize when People InteractHere Are Two Clear Ways Executives Can Help Close The Burnout GapStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at bravewriter.com/online-classes.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Ever found yourself feeling emotionally and physically drained? Do you wonder if what you're experiencing is burnout? And importantly, do you know how to combat it?Today's podcast continues our conversation with Tanya Tarr, an expert on resilience, to talk about burnout and the strategies we can use to counter it. Be sure to tune into Part One if you haven’t listened to it yet!Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://cultivatedschool.thinkific.com/courses/science-of-burnout-BETA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Science of Burnout Class with Actionable Triage Tactics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeYGiWrUPDE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Busy to Burnout Index + 4 Triage Tips</a></li><li>Quiz: (<a href="https://woobox.com/vo587w" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Where Are You on the Busy to Burnout Index?</a>)</li><li>Articles mentioned:</li><li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-020-00549-0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Group singing as a resource for the development of a healthy public: a study of adult group singing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/07/09/200390454/when-choirs-sing-many-hearts-beat-as-one" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyatarr/2021/06/15/here-are-two-clear-ways-executives-can-help-close-the-burnout-gap/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here Are Two Clear Ways Executives Can Help Close The Burnout Gap</a></li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at <a href="https://bravewriter.com/online-classes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/online-classes</a>.</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NOVA Media</a>

196. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it! Part 2

Do you ever feel like your energy reserves are just being depleted, and you can't seem to replenish them? It might be more than just fatigue or exhaustion; it could be burnout.We had a riveting conversation with Tanya Tarr, a behavioral scientist, columnist, corporate educator, and the founder of Cultivated Insights, who had plenty to say on the subject of burnout. In fact, we had so much to discuss, we had to divide the chat into two parts!You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:FREE Science of Burnout Class with Actionable Triage TacticsThe Busy to Burnout Index + 4 Triage TipsQuiz: (Where Are You on the Busy to Burnout Index?)Articles mentioned:Group singing as a resource for the development of a healthy public: a study of adult group singingWhen Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As OneBrain Waves Synchronize when People InteractHere Are Two Clear Ways Executives Can Help Close The Burnout GapStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at bravewriter.com/online-classes.Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by NOVA Media

Do you ever feel like your energy reserves are just being depleted, and you can't seem to replenish them? It might be more than just fatigue or exhaustion; it could be burnout.We had a riveting conversation with Tanya Tarr, a behavioral scientist, columnist, corporate educator, and the founder of Cultivated Insights, who had plenty to say on the subject of burnout. In fact, we had so much to discuss, we had to divide the chat into two parts!You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li><a href="https://cultivatedschool.thinkific.com/courses/science-of-burnout-BETA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE Science of Burnout Class with Actionable Triage Tactics</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeYGiWrUPDE" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Busy to Burnout Index + 4 Triage Tips</a></li><li>Quiz: (<a href="https://woobox.com/vo587w" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Where Are You on the Busy to Burnout Index?</a>)</li><li>Articles mentioned:</li><li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-020-00549-0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Group singing as a resource for the development of a healthy public: a study of adult group singing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/07/09/200390454/when-choirs-sing-many-hearts-beat-as-one" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/brain-waves-synchronize-when-people-interact/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brain Waves Synchronize when People Interact</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyatarr/2021/06/15/here-are-two-clear-ways-executives-can-help-close-the-burnout-gap/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here Are Two Clear Ways Executives Can Help Close The Burnout Gap</a></li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>It’s Fall class enrollment time! Brave Writer 101 is our flagship class, but it doesn’t end there! Learn more at <a href="https://bravewriter.com/online-classes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/online-classes</a>.</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">NOVA Media</a>

195. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it!

As homeschooling parents, we understand the unique challenges that arise when the academic year ends. Summer is here, and so begins a time without the structure and routine of homeschooling. Our children, the very ones we've been teaching, are still with us, ready to start each day, and they need things to do.This lack of schedule or routine doesn't alleviate pressure. If anything, it can feel even more intense. There is a different kind of responsibility that comes with summer. The pressure to keep our children busy, to fill their days with creative activities, explorations, imagination, and physical activities like swimming or playing in the backyard, can be immense.Yet, after a whole year of running the schedule and planning, many of us are burned out. The last thing we want is to shoulder the responsibility of planning a summer full of activities. But that doesn't mean we want our kids to miss out on the opportunities summer can bring.So, how do we navigate this period? How do we ensure our children make the most of their summer, even when it's not officially "homeschooling" time? That's what we want to explore today. Let's delve into how we can help our kids (and ourselves!) enjoy the summer without letting it become a pressure cooker.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Plan your semester with us this Fall! Skip the registration line, save money, and more! This offer is only available until Friday, July 21st. Learn more at bravewriter.com/online-classes.Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting TalkBox.Mom/Brave. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

As homeschooling parents, we understand the unique challenges that arise when the academic year ends. Summer is here, and so begins a time without the structure and routine of homeschooling. Our children, the very ones we've been teaching, are still with us, ready to start each day, and they need things to do.This lack of schedule or routine doesn't alleviate pressure. If anything, it can feel even more intense. There is a different kind of responsibility that comes with summer. The pressure to keep our children busy, to fill their days with creative activities, explorations, imagination, and physical activities like swimming or playing in the backyard, can be immense.Yet, after a whole year of running the schedule and planning, many of us are burned out. The last thing we want is to shoulder the responsibility of planning a summer full of activities. But that doesn't mean we want our kids to miss out on the opportunities summer can bring.So, how do we navigate this period? How do we ensure our children make the most of their summer, even when it's not officially "homeschooling" time? That's what we want to explore today. Let's delve into how we can help our kids (and ourselves!) enjoy the summer without letting it become a pressure cooker.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Plan your semester with us this Fall! Skip the registration line, save money, and more! This offer is only available until Friday, July 21st. Learn more at <a href="https://bravewriter.com/online-classes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/online-classes</a>.</li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting <a href="https://talkbox.mom/brave/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TalkBox.Mom/Brave</a>. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

194. Boredom Busters for Summer!

Sarah Collins

Dive into a captivating conversation with our special guest Sarah Collins, a skilled occupational therapist turned homeschooling consultant. I met Sarah, known for her lively and engaging conversations, at the Michiana Homeschool Conference and there began an insightful dialogue about the powerful impact of her work.Sarah shares her transformative journey from being introduced to homeschooling in 2016 while working with a client, to pioneering Homeschool OT in 2019. She uncovers the rich learning environment homeschooling offers and how this unique educational model motivated her to homeschool her own family.Ever been perplexed about how to homeschool your children effectively? You're not alone. Sarah shares how she identified with parents who grappled with similar questions. It's this shared struggle that spurred her to use her expertise to consult with homeschooling parents around the globe.We discuss handwriting, sensory processing, and executive function in the context of homeschooling. Prepare to gain comforting insights that will ease the journey of families with non-traditional learners. Discover more about Sarah and her impactful work at homeschoolOT.com.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Learn more at homeschoolot.comInstagram: @homeschoolOT Facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltherapyideas.comStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting TalkBox.Mom/Brave. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

Dive into a captivating conversation with our special guest Sarah Collins, a skilled occupational therapist turned homeschooling consultant. I met Sarah, known for her lively and engaging conversations, at the Michiana Homeschool Conference and there began an insightful dialogue about the powerful impact of her work.Sarah shares her transformative journey from being introduced to homeschooling in 2016 while working with a client, to pioneering Homeschool OT in 2019. She uncovers the rich learning environment homeschooling offers and how this unique educational model motivated her to homeschool her own family.Ever been perplexed about how to homeschool your children effectively? You're not alone. Sarah shares how she identified with parents who grappled with similar questions. It's this shared struggle that spurred her to use her expertise to consult with homeschooling parents around the globe.We discuss handwriting, sensory processing, and executive function in the context of homeschooling. Prepare to gain comforting insights that will ease the journey of families with non-traditional learners. Discover more about Sarah and her impactful work at <a href="https://homeschoolot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">homeschoolOT.com</a>.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Learn more at <a href="https://homeschoolot.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">homeschoolot.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/homeschoolOT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@homeschoolOT </a></li><li>Facebook group: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltherapyideas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltherapyideas.com</a></li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting <a href="https://talkbox.mom/brave/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TalkBox.Mom/Brave</a>. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

193. Supporting Learners Through Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins

Let’s discuss a topic that I believe is fundamental to the homeschooling journey: persistence. Regardless of where you are in your homeschooling adventure—whether you're still contemplating the idea, just embarking on your first year, already ten years deep, or even approaching your final year—it's essential to understand what it takes to persevere. My most frequently shared piece of advice is a simple but powerful one: "Keep going, keep going." But how exactly does one maintain momentum? How do we cultivate persistence? Let's explore this together today.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Are you are new or fledgling homeschooler who needs some support? Join the waitlist for Jumpstart Your Homeschool with Julie here: bravewriter.com/jumpstartSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

Let’s discuss a topic that I believe is fundamental to the homeschooling journey: persistence. Regardless of where you are in your homeschooling adventure—whether you're still contemplating the idea, just embarking on your first year, already ten years deep, or even approaching your final year—it's essential to understand what it takes to persevere. My most frequently shared piece of advice is a simple but powerful one: "Keep going, keep going." But how exactly does one maintain momentum? How do we cultivate persistence? Let's explore this together today.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Are you are new or fledgling homeschooler who needs some support? Join the waitlist for Jumpstart Your Homeschool with Julie here: <a href="https://bravewriter.com/jumpstart" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/jumpstart</a></li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

192. Persistence in Homeschooling

At Brave Writer, we believe that writing is at the heart of education. Our approach is to teach kids to write by reading books they’ll love, and organically – but methodically – bringing up discussions that expand upon how the books were written. The focus of today's discussion is the youngest among us: those just embarking on their literary journey, learning to read and write for the first time.We’re going to delve deep into the fascinating process of developing the Quill, our groundbreaking educational tool specifically tailored for children aged five to seven. The Quill aims to foster early literacy and numeracy skills, providing an engaging foundation upon which children can build as they learn phonics, handwriting, and basic computation. It goes beyond traditional education methods, inviting children into the world of reading, writing, and math through tactile experiences, thought puzzles, and experiments. This all-encompassing approach has seen the Quill become a beloved part of the Brave Writer program, loved not just by young learners, but older kids who gain tremendous value from revisiting the foundations of literacy.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Shop for our popular Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot programs in June for the lowest price of the year!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting TalkBox.Mom/Brave. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstartSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

At Brave Writer, we believe that writing is at the heart of education. Our approach is to teach kids to write by reading books they’ll love, and organically – but methodically – bringing up discussions that expand upon how the books were written. The focus of today's discussion is the youngest among us: those just embarking on their literary journey, learning to read and write for the first time.We’re going to delve deep into the fascinating process of developing the Quill, our groundbreaking educational tool specifically tailored for children aged five to seven. The Quill aims to foster early literacy and numeracy skills, providing an engaging foundation upon which children can build as they learn phonics, handwriting, and basic computation. It goes beyond traditional education methods, inviting children into the world of reading, writing, and math through tactile experiences, thought puzzles, and experiments. This all-encompassing approach has seen the Quill become a beloved part of the Brave Writer program, loved not just by young learners, but older kids who gain tremendous value from revisiting the foundations of literacy.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Shop for our popular <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/collections/mechanics-and-literature" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot</a> programs in June for the lowest price of the year!</li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>Begin your bilingual adventures by visiting <a href="https://talkbox.mom/brave/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TalkBox.Mom/Brave</a>. Choose your language and use the coupon code BRAVE for $20 off your first box and phrase book bundle. Start talking from day one with TalkBox.Mom and add a whole new language dimension to your brave journey!</li><li>Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart</a></li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

191. Writing for young kids!

While the field of reading science is buzzing today with various theories, philosophies, and approaches, Brave Writer's method stands out. Let's be clear, Brave Writer is not a reading program. We don't teach phonics or whole language. We aren't focused on reading instruction, but we do recognize that the ability to write effectively relies heavily on proficient reading skills.This conversation goes beyond conventional methodologies. Figures like Thomas Jefferson learned to read without phonics, and so can your kids. We explore the essence of our Brave Writer programs. Joining us is Melissa, our co-host and Dawn Smith, the director of publications at Brave Writer, each bringing valuable insights from their respective realms of expertise.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!Shop for our popular Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot programs in June for the lowest price of the year!Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstartSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

While the field of reading science is buzzing today with various theories, philosophies, and approaches, Brave Writer's method stands out. Let's be clear, Brave Writer is not a reading program. We don't teach phonics or whole language. We aren't focused on reading instruction, but we do recognize that the ability to write effectively relies heavily on proficient reading skills.This conversation goes beyond conventional methodologies. Figures like Thomas Jefferson learned to read without phonics, and so can your kids. We explore the essence of our Brave Writer programs. Joining us is Melissa, our co-host and Dawn Smith, the director of publications at Brave Writer, each bringing valuable insights from their respective realms of expertise.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>Shop for our popular <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/collections/mechanics-and-literature" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot</a> programs in June for the lowest price of the year!</li><li>Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart</a></li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul>Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

190. All About Writing

Get ready for an entertaining journey into homeschooling on this episode of our podcast! We delve into an inspiring approach to education that proves learning can be fun, dynamic, and full of joy. This episode features an exciting discussion with our special guest, Lise McGuinness, a veteran preschool teacher and homeschooler with an infectious enthusiasm for what she calls 'party school'.Don't miss this episode filled with enthusiasm, inspiration, and tons of practical insights on homeschooling with a twist. Lise's zest for learning and her party school concept may just revolutionize your approach to education at home.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Visit Lise’s learning community at freetobeachild.square.siteFollow Lise on Facebook: facebook.com/freetobeachildFollow Lise on Instagram: @freetobeachildShop for our popular Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot programs in June for the lowest price of the year!Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstartStart a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

Get ready for an entertaining journey into homeschooling on this episode of our podcast! We delve into an inspiring approach to education that proves learning can be fun, dynamic, and full of joy. This episode features an exciting discussion with our special guest, Lise McGuinness, a veteran preschool teacher and homeschooler with an infectious enthusiasm for what she calls 'party school'.Don't miss this episode filled with enthusiasm, inspiration, and tons of practical insights on homeschooling with a twist. Lise's zest for learning and her party school concept may just revolutionize your approach to education at home.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Visit Lise’s learning community at <a href="https://freetobeachild.square.site/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">freetobeachild.square.site</a></li><li>Follow Lise on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreetobeaChild/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/freetobeachild</a></li><li>Follow Lise on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/freetobeachild/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@freetobeachild</a></li><li>Shop for our popular <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/collections/mechanics-and-literature" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Quill, Dart, Arrow, Boomerang and Slingshot</a> programs in June for the lowest price of the year!</li><li>Join our Jumpstart Webinars in June with Julie: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart</a></li><li>Start a free trial of <a href="https://ctcmath.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">CTCmath.com</a> to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention!</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

189. Party Schooling with Brave Learner Home Member Lise McGuinness

Today, we're going back to the root of it all the ask – and answer – one incredibly vital question: Why homeschool in the first place? Everyone has their own personal reasons, but I thought we could explore the origins of why we began homeschooling in the first place, as well as five reasons we think homeschooling could benefit any child. This episode will resonate with those already in the homeschooling trenches or those contemplating the idea.Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler considering changes or someone contemplating this path for the first time, we hope our stories inspire you. Remember, you don't need to know everything to get started. All you need is the desire to be home with your kids and learn as you go.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Join Julie for four FREE webinars in June to learn how to homeschool using literature!Sign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterProduced by Nova Media

Today, we're going back to the root of it all the ask – and answer – one incredibly vital question: Why homeschool in the first place? Everyone has their own personal reasons, but I thought we could explore the origins of why we began homeschooling in the first place, as well as five reasons we think homeschooling could benefit any child. This episode will resonate with those already in the homeschooling trenches or those contemplating the idea.Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler considering changes or someone contemplating this path for the first time, we hope our stories inspire you. Remember, you don't need to know everything to get started. All you need is the desire to be home with your kids and learn as you go.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Join Julie for four <a href="https://blog.bravewriter.com/2023/05/22/jumpstart/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">FREE webinars</a> in June to learn how to homeschool using literature!</li><li>Sign up for our <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/pages/POD-subscribe-page" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Text Message Pod Ring</a> to get podcast updates and more!</li><li>Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684</li><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: <a href="https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz</a></li></ul> Connect with Julie:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/bravewriter</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/bravewriter" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/bravewriter</a></li></ul> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Nova Media</a>

188. Five Surprising Reasons to Homeschool

The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com

This is by far the most helpful podcast for my  homeschooling journey. It also has a lot just for parenting in general. Julie has a special skill of putting me at ease while also encouraging me to do better, giving me ideas, but not overwhelming me. And that&#39;s saying a lot, coming from me! She also is a deep thinker, clearly with honesty and integrity, as epecially displayed in the most  recent episode &#34;What are the risks of homeschooling?&#34; I related very much to that one. Thank you so much Julie!

My Favorite Podcast!

Every podcast is a joy. I’ve learned so much &amp; grown so much since listening.

Always full of gold nuggets!

The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at <a href="http://bravewriter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bravewriter.com</a> and follow along at the blog for show notes: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com</a>

Brave Writer

Today we’re joined by five wonderful moms from the CO Springs Homeschool Mamas Group.So instead of focusing on just one question, we’ll tackle one from each of them, representing the wide variety of problems that every homeschooling parent has to tackle throughout their home education journey.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Sign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): https://thebravelearner.com/conferencePreorder Julie’s upcoming book at thebravelearner.com (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)Looking to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)Learn more about SCALE: https://readwriteact.org/Join The Homeschool Alliance-- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

Today we’re joined by five wonderful moms from the CO Springs Homeschool Mamas Group.So instead of focusing on just one question, we’ll tackle one from each of them, representing the wide variety of problems that every homeschooling parent has to tackle throughout their home education journey.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Sign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): <a href="https://thebravelearner.com/conference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebravelearner.com/conference</a></li><li>Preorder Julie’s upcoming book at <a href="http://thebravelearner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thebravelearner.com</a> (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)</li><li>Looking to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li><li>Learn more about SCALE: <a href="https://readwriteact.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://readwriteact.org/</a></li><li>Join <a href="https://bravewriter.com/homeschool-alliance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Alliance</a></li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

87. (S5E12) Routines, Chaos, and Big Goals—Oh My!

Susan Wise Bauer

Susan Wise Bauer is best known for writing her homeschooling classic, The Well-Trained Mind, and she is a trusted authority in the homeschooling community. Her new book, Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, will be available later this year.Susan also has a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the history of the home education movement because she’s been a student, a teacher, and a homeschool business owner.We are starting this series about Brave Shifts with Susan because we want to learn, from her unique perspective, how the culture of homeschooling and education can shift to become even more powerful and effective in families around the world.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsPre-order  Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education by Susan Wise BauerLearn more about Susan: SusanWiseBauer.com | Twitter |  Facebook

Susan Wise Bauer is best known for writing her homeschooling classic, The Well-Trained Mind, and she is a trusted authority in the homeschooling community. Her new book, Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education, will be available later this year.Susan also has a uniquely comprehensive understanding of the history of the home education movement because she’s been a student, a teacher, and a homeschool business owner.We are starting this series about Brave Shifts with Susan because we want to learn, from her unique perspective, how the culture of homeschooling and education can shift to become even more powerful and effective in families around the world.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li><li>Pre-order <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rethinking-School-Charge-Childs-Education/dp/0393285960" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education</a> by Susan Wise Bauer</li><li>Learn more about Susan: <a href="http://www.susanwisebauer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SusanWiseBauer.com</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SusanWiseBauer" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Susan.Wise.Bauer/posts/1779894502038949" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li></ul>

30. (S3E1) Susan Wise Bauer on Homeschooling Culture & Rethinking School

I’m excited to introduce you to my good friend (and sorority sister, ha!) Leslie Gustafson! Leslie’s worked as a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years and is a homeschooling mother of a teenage son. She regularly appears on the Fox Morning show in Denver Colorado sharing relationship advice for couples. Because so many […]

I’m excited to introduce you to my good friend (and sorority sister, ha!) Leslie Gustafson! Leslie’s worked as a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years and is a homeschooling mother of a teenage son. She regularly appears on the Fox Morning show in Denver Colorado sharing relationship advice for couples. Because so many […]

17. (S1E17) Healthy Homeschooling & Happy Marriage

We press on! This week’s podcast is the second in the series where we look at each of the natural developmental stages of growth in writing. This particular episode focuses on the most overlooked stage of development in the writing journey and accounts for the development of writer’s block and writing resistance in kids. If […]

We press on! This week’s podcast is the second in the series where we look at each of the natural developmental stages of growth in writing. This particular episode focuses on the most overlooked stage of development in the writing journey and accounts for the development of writer’s block and writing resistance in kids. If […]

3. (S1E3) "Partnership" Writing Stage of Development

Greta Eskridge

Julie is getting ready to go down to Texas to present at the Wild + Free conference, so today we talk with someone who’s been getting Wild + Free since the inception of this beautiful gem of a community.Greta Eskridge is a go-getter creative entrepreneur with enough projects to keep a team busy! Greta runs a website, a blog, a podcast, is an avid Instagrammer, and has written for and spoken at nearly every Wild + Free Conference. On top of that, she is a second-generation homeschooler to four adorable kids, wife to her artist husband Aaron, and “fur mama” to the family’s rescue dog, Shadow.Nature is Greta’s self-proclaimed “Happy Place,” and she is best known in the home school community for her passion for taking her children into the great outdoors and helping them make nature a source of joy in their lives – and she’s even writing a book about this topic! You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/ Resources:Register for the Wild + Free Conference: https://www.bewildandfree.org/frisco (Feb. 15-16 in Frisco, TX)Learn more at: http://www.gretaeskridge.com/Listen to At Home:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home/id1098331677?mt=2Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maandpamodern/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodernOrder Julie’s new book &amp; get your FREE companion guide at thebravelearner.comSign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): https://thebravelearner.com/conferenceJoin The Homeschool AllianceAsk Julie a question: help@bravewriter.com (include “The Brave Learner” in the subject line) -- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

Julie is getting ready to go down to Texas to present at the <a href="https://www.bewildandfree.org/frisco" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Wild + Free</a> conference, so today we talk with someone who’s been getting Wild + Free since the inception of this beautiful gem of a community.Greta Eskridge is a go-getter creative entrepreneur with enough projects to keep a team busy! Greta runs a website, a blog, a podcast, is an avid Instagrammer, and has written for and spoken at nearly every Wild + Free Conference. On top of that, she is a second-generation homeschooler to four adorable kids, wife to her artist husband Aaron, and “fur mama” to the family’s rescue dog, Shadow.Nature is Greta’s self-proclaimed “Happy Place,” and she is best known in the home school community for her passion for taking her children into the great outdoors and helping them make nature a source of joy in their lives – and she’s even writing a book about this topic! You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a> Resources:<ul><li>Register for the Wild + Free Conference: <a href="https://www.bewildandfree.org/frisco" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bewildandfree.org/frisco</a> (Feb. 15-16 in Frisco, TX)</li><li>Learn more at: <a href="http://www.gretaeskridge.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.gretaeskridge.com/</a></li><li>Listen to At Home: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home/id1098331677?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home/id1098331677?mt=2</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/maandpamodern/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/maandpamodern/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodern" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/maandpamodern</a></li><li>Order Julie’s new book &amp; get your FREE companion guide at <a href="http://thebravelearner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thebravelearner.com</a></li><li>Sign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): <a href="https://thebravelearner.com/conference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebravelearner.com/conference</a></li><li>Join <a href="https://bravewriter.com/homeschool-alliance" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Alliance</a></li><li>Ask Julie a question: help@bravewriter.com (include “The Brave Learner” in the subject line)</li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

BONUS. Getting Wild + Free | with Greta Eskridge

Today Julie is talking about one of her favorite topics in the world: morning routines! She discusses how you can approach structuring your mornings, five things you can do before noon, and the educational philosophy behind what we’re trying to achieve with our morning routines.This is NOT a list of things you need to do every morning if you want to have a good day of homeschooling – it is an exploration of how morning routines really helped our home school, and how they may be used to help you too.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain by Geoffrey Caine-- Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by Podcast Masters

Today Julie is talking about one of her favorite topics in the world: morning routines! She discusses how you can approach structuring your mornings, five things you can do before noon, and the educational philosophy behind what we’re trying to achieve with our morning routines.This is NOT a list of things you need to do every morning if you want to have a good day of homeschooling – it is an exploration of how morning routines really helped our home school, and how they may be used to help you too.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Making-Connections-Teaching-Human-Brain/dp/0201490889" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain</a> by Geoffrey Caine</li></ul>-- Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

43. (S4E1) Morning Routines That Support Your Homeschool & Family

Rebecca Spooner

Welcome to the beginning of this Brave Writer Podcast series. Today we’re talking to Rebecca Spooner, a hip homeschooler and a shining example of the Brave Writer Lifestyle. Rebecca writes about homeschooling on her blog Hip Homeschooling, and she helps others with planning their lives and launching their own blogs at RebeccaSpooner.com.Rebecca has five kids between the ages of three and nine, all of whom are homeschooled. It turns out, being homeschooled gave Rebecca unrealistic expectations for being a homeschool teacher. She came in with a plan and schedules, and then she had a massive wake-up call. Her five kids need five entirely different styles of teaching.“I had it all figured out, but it was just this massive wake-up call because all my kids have are different learning styles. Every one of them.”Rebecca’s first child is an auditory learner. She relates to that, so the teaching style is easier. Her second child is a kinesthetic learner, a more tactile learning style that involves learning by physically doing, which is almost the exact opposite. Rebecca had to learn and adapt to the differences, and becoming a Brave Writer helped her accomplish that goal.“All kids are going to learn better when it’s experiential and they can own the experience. It’s totally shaped the way that we do everything.”One of the key features of the Brave Writer Lifestyle and  Enchanted Education is the family participation, and Rebecca is a champion of the lifestyle. By embracing the Brave Writer Lifestyle, Rebecca made homeschooling what she wanted it to be: an environment where her kids got to learn together, and where she got to learn because she was learning with them.“Brave Writer really did change the entire way that I approach homeschooling … it totally changed my perspective and it gave me permission to make homeschooling what I wanted it to be.”Rebecca’s main goal with her website is to show other moms real life and provide a sense of community, because she feels like everything we see out there makes us feel like a failure and makes us feel like we’re not doing enough. She shows her successes, but she also shows her failures. It’s an excellent resource for anyone interested in homeschooling or education, and she also hosts a podcast.I appreciate Rebecca taking time out of her busy day to join us today. She shows that a Brave Writer can nurture any learning style, and Hip Homeschooling provides a strong community and a great example for any current or potential homeschool teacher.Resources:Learn more about Rebecca: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TwitterHip HomeschoolingInterested in starting a blog? Rebecca can helpWatch Julie talk about The Enchanted EducationAre you a homeschooler parent? Check out  The Writer’s JungleYou can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons

Welcome to the beginning of this Brave Writer Podcast series. Today we’re talking to Rebecca Spooner, a hip homeschooler and a shining example of the <a href="http://www.bravewriter.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Brave Writer</a> Lifestyle. Rebecca writes about homeschooling on her blog <a href="http://hiphomeschoolingblog.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hip Homeschooling</a>, and she helps others with planning their lives and launching their own blogs at <a href="http://rebeccaspooner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RebeccaSpooner.com</a>.Rebecca has five kids between the ages of three and nine, all of whom are homeschooled. It turns out, being homeschooled gave Rebecca unrealistic expectations for being a homeschool teacher. She came in with a plan and schedules, and then she had a massive wake-up call. Her five kids need five entirely different styles of teaching.“I had it all figured out, but it was just this massive wake-up call because all my kids have are different learning styles. Every one of them.”Rebecca’s first child is an auditory learner. She relates to that, so the teaching style is easier. Her second child is a kinesthetic learner, a more tactile learning style that involves learning by physically doing, which is almost the exact opposite. Rebecca had to learn and adapt to the differences, and becoming a Brave Writer helped her accomplish that goal.“All kids are going to learn better when it’s experiential and they can own the experience. It’s totally shaped the way that we do everything.”One of the key features of the Brave Writer Lifestyle and <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/2015/09/15/the-enchanted-education/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Enchanted Education</a> is the family participation, and Rebecca is a champion of the lifestyle. By embracing the Brave Writer Lifestyle, Rebecca made homeschooling what she wanted it to be: an environment where her kids got to learn together, and where she got to learn because she was learning with them.“Brave Writer really did change the entire way that I approach homeschooling … it totally changed my perspective and it gave me permission to make homeschooling what I wanted it to be.”Rebecca’s main goal with her website is to show other moms real life and provide a sense of community, because she feels like everything we see out there makes us feel like a failure and makes us feel like we’re not doing enough. She shows her successes, but she also shows her failures. It’s an excellent resource for anyone interested in homeschooling or education, and she also hosts a <a href="http://hiphomeschoolingblog.com/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>.I appreciate Rebecca taking time out of her busy day to join us today. She shows that a Brave Writer can nurture any learning style, and <a href="http://hiphomeschoolingblog.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hip Homeschooling</a> provides a strong community and a great example for any current or potential homeschool teacher.Resources:<ul><li>Learn more about Rebecca: <a href="http://rebeccaspooner.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rebeccaspoonerblog" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/planninginspiration4u/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/hiphomeschooling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rebeccaspooner" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="http://hiphomeschoolingblog.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Hip Homeschooling</a></li><li>Interested in starting a blog? Rebecca can <a href="http://rebeccaspooner.com/shop/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">help</a></li><li>Watch Julie talk about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elo2-PZfjfc" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Enchanted Education</a></li><li>Are you a homeschooler parent? Check out <a href="http://store.bravewriter.com/products/the-writers-jungle" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> The Writer’s Jungle</a></li><li>You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a></li><li>Download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li></ul>

20. (S2E1) A Brave, Hip Homeschooler - with Rebecca Spooner

Today we are talking about the Brave Writer lifestyle and how it shows up in homeschooling families all around the globe. Our guests and partners in crime, Kara Anderson and Caitlin Fitzpatrick, co-host the wonderful The Homeschool Sisters podcast.“I think Brave Writer brings joy because it gives the parent permission to let school be a lifestyle, and take the school away from the education.” –Caitlin AndersonCaitlin is a school psychologist, a mother of three and calls herself an “unexpected homeschooler.”Kara never imagined herself homeschooling either, when she was working at the newspaper. She brought her passion home with her and works part-time while learning with her two favorite people on the planet.“As a writer and somebody who love books, I want my kids to love it, but I know it’s not going to work if I try to force them to love it. Brave Writer has been a perfect solution to that, and the whole lifestyle has taken that worry and anxiety and turned it into joy.” –Kara AndersonSo… what is an unexpected homeschooler?Caitlin works as a school psychologist and she is a product of public education. Her vision was that, when her kids were old enough to go to school, she would go back to work. Things don’t always go the way you envision.Caitlin and Kara both had to reassess what they knew about school and education when their kids experienced difficulties during the first few years of public education. The public classroom didn’t address their kids’ needs, so both of them decided to go on a new journey with their children.“It was a very unexpected, impulsive decision and one that I haven’t regretted for a second.” –Caitlin FitzpatrickSupport can be a vital part of homeschooling, for both the child and the parent. The Internet makes finding that support easier than it has ever been. Kara and Caitlin have never met, but they support each other through every step of the homeschooling process.You can connect with like-minded, brave individuals online – and it can be vital for your own well-being as a homeschooling parent. Online communication can bring you together from hundreds of miles away to help each other, at any time.Kara and Caitlin are a gentle, supportive and nourishing presence in the homeschooling world. If you haven’t already, head over to TheHomeschoolSisters.net and listen to the podcast.Resources:The Homeschool Sisters: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PinterestKara Anderson: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | TwitterCaitlin Fitzpatrick: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter“The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Poetry Tea Time” by Kara AndersonSimple HomeschoolVoxer - Fast, Simple, Voice &amp; Messaging AppYou can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/ Download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons

Today we are talking about the Brave Writer lifestyle and how it shows up in homeschooling families all around the globe. Our guests and partners in crime, Kara Anderson and Caitlin Fitzpatrick, co-host the wonderful <a href="http://thehomeschoolsisters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Homeschool Sisters</a> podcast.“I think Brave Writer brings joy because it gives the parent permission to let school be a lifestyle, and take the school away from the education.” –Caitlin AndersonCaitlin is a school psychologist, a mother of three and calls herself an “unexpected homeschooler.”Kara never imagined herself homeschooling either, when she was working at the newspaper. She brought her passion home with her and works part-time while learning with her two favorite people on the planet.“As a writer and somebody who love books, I want my kids to love it, but I know it’s not going to work if I try to force them to love it. Brave Writer has been a perfect solution to that, and the whole lifestyle has taken that worry and anxiety and turned it into joy.” –Kara AndersonSo… what is an unexpected homeschooler?Caitlin works as a school psychologist and she is a product of public education. Her vision was that, when her kids were old enough to go to school, she would go back to work. Things don’t always go the way you envision.Caitlin and Kara both had to reassess what they knew about school and education when their kids experienced difficulties during the first few years of public education. The public classroom didn’t address their kids’ needs, so both of them decided to go on a new journey with their children.“It was a very unexpected, impulsive decision and one that I haven’t regretted for a second.” –Caitlin FitzpatrickSupport can be a vital part of homeschooling, for both the child and the parent. The Internet makes finding that support easier than it has ever been. Kara and Caitlin have never met, but they support each other through every step of the homeschooling process.You can connect with like-minded, brave individuals online – and it can be vital for your own well-being as a homeschooling parent. Online communication can bring you together from hundreds of miles away to help each other, at any time.Kara and Caitlin are a gentle, supportive and nourishing presence in the homeschooling world. If you haven’t already, head over to <a href="http://thehomeschoolsisters.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TheHomeschoolSisters.net</a> and listen to the podcast.Resources:<ul><li>The Homeschool Sisters: <a href="http://thehomeschoolsisters.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolsisterspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/caitandkara/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thehomeschoolsisters/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/caitandkara/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li><li>Kara Anderson: <a href="http://www.karasanderson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/karastephensonanderson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/karastephensonanderson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/ksanderson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/karas_anderson" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li>Caitlin Fitzpatrick: <a href="http://my-little-poppies.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mylittlepoppies" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/my_little_poppies/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mylittlepoppies/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/caitfitz6" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="http://www.karasanderson.com/lazy-girls-tea/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">“The Lazy Girl’s Guide to Poetry Tea Time”</a> by Kara Anderson</li><li><a href="http://simplehomeschool.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Simple Homeschool</a></li><li><a href="http://voxer.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Voxer</a> - Fast, Simple, Voice &amp; Messaging App</li><li>You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a> </li><li>Download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li></ul>

21. (S2E2) Unexpected Homeschoolers - with The Homeschool Sisters

I’ve written about the One Thing Principle many times on the blog. Today, though, I wanted to share with you in more detail about how to get that fantasy homeschool you imagine into the real world of your routine family practice. Noah shares about our family and what we did that he remembers and I […]

I’ve written about the One Thing Principle many times on the blog. Today, though, I wanted to share with you in more detail about how to get that fantasy homeschool you imagine into the real world of your routine family practice. Noah shares about our family and what we did that he remembers and I […]

10. (S1E10) One Thing Principle

Anne Trott

There’s a dilemma that plagues every homeschooling parent’s mind at some point in their journey, filling threads online and conversations in person: How can we make learning fun?And then the natural follow up question comes up: Do we have to make learning fun? Because the truth is that education won’t be fun 100 percent of the time.This is the dilemma brought to us by our guest Anne Trott, who asked how she can push through these challenging moments and teach perseverance, without hurting her relationship or connection with her kids.It’s a fine line some days, but Julie has some advice to guide you through the difficult daysYou can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedPreorder Julie’s upcoming book at thebravelearner.com (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)Want to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!) -- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

There’s a dilemma that plagues every homeschooling parent’s mind at some point in their journey, filling threads online and conversations in person: How can we make learning fun?And then the natural follow up question comes up: Do we have to make learning fun? Because the truth is that education won’t be fun 100 percent of the time.This is the dilemma brought to us by our guest Anne Trott, who asked how she can push through these challenging moments and teach perseverance, without hurting her relationship or connection with her kids.It’s a fine line some days, but Julie has some advice to guide you through the difficult daysYou can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to <a href="https://bravewriter.com/getting-started" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">bravewriter.com/getting-started</a></li><li>Preorder Julie’s upcoming book at <a href="http://thebravelearner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thebravelearner.com</a> (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)</li><li>Want to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

80. (S5E5) When Learning Isn’t Fun | with Anne Trott

Alicia Hutchinson

Alicia Hutchinson is the founder of Learning Well and a homeschooling mother of four. The funny thing about Alicia is that she never really saw herself as a mom – much less a homeschooling mom.Now Alicia can’t imagine life without homeschool.Alicia begins every day with a morning meeting. It started as a time to sit down, talk about the day and, on Mondays, go over the coming week. The meeting has grown to incorporate more activities and a daily focus.“What I’m doing as the home educator is I’m teaching them to love to learn.”The Morning Meeting:Sit down with an assignment notebook to write down what each kid has to do for that day.Talk about what is happening later in the day.Each day has a daily focus: Nature Study, Math and Logic, Writing, History and Geography or Fine Arts.Alicia runs down a list of fun activities or discussions: daily idioms, current events, games, journaling and more.“It’s really, really important for me to have a house where my kids can create and play and learn together.”What is Learning Well?Learning Well is the idea of not being so hung up on the logistics of everything and focusing more on our kids. What you do may look different than what the homeschooler next door does. Education works differently for everybody, but if you’re all learning together then you’re doing it right.Learning Well is a community of homeschoolers teaching each other – and having fun!“Learning Well is the idea of not being so hung up on the logistics of everything and focusing more on our kids. If you’re all learning together then you’re doing it right.”The Learning Well Community website is full of valuable lessons, planning tools, reviews of homeschooling products and a community of like-minded homeschoolers. Make sure you also follow the @learningwell Instagram account. There’s so much value in seeing the life in action and her posts are fabulous.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsAlicia Hutchinson: Blog |  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | PinterestLearning Well Community: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest

<a href="http://www.aliciahutchinson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Alicia Hutchinson</a> is the founder of <a href="http://www.learningwellcommunity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learning Well</a> and a homeschooling mother of four. The funny thing about Alicia is that she never really saw herself as a mom – much less a homeschooling mom.Now Alicia can’t imagine life without homeschool.Alicia begins every day with a morning meeting. It started as a time to sit down, talk about the day and, on Mondays, go over the coming week. The meeting has grown to incorporate more activities and a daily focus.“What I’m doing as the home educator is I’m teaching them to love to learn.”The Morning Meeting:<ul><li>Sit down with an assignment notebook to write down what each kid has to do for that day.</li><li>Talk about what is happening later in the day.</li><li>Each day has a daily focus: Nature Study, Math and Logic, Writing, History and Geography or Fine Arts.</li><li>Alicia runs down a list of fun activities or discussions: daily idioms, current events, games, journaling and more.</li></ul>“It’s really, really important for me to have a house where my kids can create and play and learn together.”What is Learning Well?Learning Well is the idea of not being so hung up on the logistics of everything and focusing more on our kids. What you do may look different than what the homeschooler next door does. Education works differently for everybody, but if you’re all learning together then you’re doing it right.Learning Well is a community of homeschoolers teaching each other – and having fun!“Learning Well is the idea of not being so hung up on the logistics of everything and focusing more on our kids. If you’re all learning together then you’re doing it right.”The <a href="http://www.learningwellcommunity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learning Well Community website</a> is full of valuable lessons, planning tools, reviews of homeschooling products and a community of like-minded homeschoolers. Make sure you also follow the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/learningwell/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@learningwell Instagram account</a>. There’s so much value in seeing the life in action and her posts are fabulous.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li><li>Alicia Hutchinson: <a href="http://www.aliciahutchinson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/learningwellcommunity/?ref=hl" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/aliciahutch4104" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aliciaahutchinson/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/aliciahutch/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li><li>Learning Well Community: <a href="http://www.learningwellcommunity.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/learningwellcommunity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/learningwell/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/aliciahutch/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li></ul>

23. (S2E4) What is Learning Well? - with Alicia Hutchinson

Melissa Wiley

We’ve reached the finale of this Brave Writer Lifestyle Series. The past interviews have shared literally decades of homeschool experience, including all of the challenges, discoveries, family relationships, and friendships that have resulted from this Brave Writer lifestyle of love and learning. (Don’t worry! We’ll be back with a new episode next week!)We’re going to wrap up the series with the wisdom and wit of the wonderful friend, author and homeschooling pro Melissa Wiley.Melissa is mom to “a small army of children” and she has been writing children’s books since 1995, including her Brave Writer featured book  The Prairie Thief (affiliate link). In 2005, Melissa started her blog Here in the Bonny Glen to document her family adventures – it’s my favorite homeschooling blog and it’s hilarious, so make sure you head over there and read it.Melissa will also be teaching two Brave Writer classes in the Spring! One class is about comic strips and the other is titled “Penning the Past.”Melissa was drawn to many of the great ideas in Unschooling, Charlotte-Mason and the classical method – but she didn’t like how strict the teaching methodologies were. She found that her family was constantly learning in different ways.Shifting between more and less structure was working, though. The tide would come in and the tide would go out, but they were learning at every level. She observed her home education style and coined the term Tidal Homeschooling. It’s not a method, it’s a description.High Tide – The family charters the ship and maps out the journey. The parents are the captain and the children are the crew. They’re open to side trips and adventure, but the captain is in charge and there’s a planned course of action.Low Tide – The family is at the beach. The children are all wandering along the shore, exploring their own interests. Although the children are all doing their own thing, the parents are still involved and can act as a facilitator.Everyone is present at every stage of the journey, but their roles may change along the way.One of the benefits of looking at home education through the lens of Tidal Homeschooling is recognizing that we go through these seasonal changes. Tying ourselves to only one point of view about learning sometimes limits our creativity and causes us to miss a natural ebb and flow in how learning gets expressed by our children.When I talk about the Enchanted Education I talk about surprise, mystery, risk and adventure. It can be an adventure to go solo, but it can also be an adventure to participate in a well-prepared lesson or plan.It’s a beautiful metaphor that expresses how the seasonal shift can make us feel and why we should move with the flow of things rather than fighting it.Melissa’s oldest child is in college right now, and overall she feels that Tidal Homeschooling was an effective primary education.During her first year, Melissa’s daughter realized, laughing through tears, that she didn’t have a bad teacher until she was 18.She said she could have used more practice doing timed tests.While many of her peers relayed a high school experience full of pressure and AP classes, Melissa’s daughter loved her high school years.Melissa’s husband, Scott Peterson, is a comic book author. Her kids grew up on comics and comics played a role in their home education.The images support the text and the text supports the images, and so kids have multiple shots at decoding comics. They can actually invite children into decoding risks and provide them with the courage to read.Melissa’s 3rd daughter learned to read using The Adventures of Tintin. Her youngest child did the same thing with Calvin &amp; Hobbes. The vocabulary is often more advanced than what you might find in an early reader’s book, too.“She had so much motivation to decode those words in the bubbles, in the balloons, because she wanted to have the whole story, not just the half that the art was telling.”The images can also offer assistance to children who struggle with reading. The art will help them make sense of the story, and going through that process teaches them to decode context clues for meaning.We’re in a golden age when it comes to comic books for kids. They’re bound in sturdy collections that can stand up to young children, distributed digitally, and available at most libraries.To close out this Brave Writer Podcast Series, here are Melissa’s five things that should fill every child’s day (based on Charlotte-Mason):Good booksImaginative PlayMeaningful WorkEncounters with BeautyIdeas to Ponder and DiscussYou can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsConnect with Melissa: MelissaWiley.com | Twitter | Facebook | Google+ | PinterestInch and Roly by Melissa Wiley Fox and Crow Are Not Friends by Melissa WileyThe Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley:  The Arrow |  The Book (affiliate link)

We’ve reached the finale of this Brave Writer Lifestyle Series. The past interviews have shared literally decades of homeschool experience, including all of the challenges, discoveries, family relationships, and friendships that have resulted from this Brave Writer lifestyle of love and learning. (Don’t worry! We’ll be back with a new episode next week!)We’re going to wrap up the series with the wisdom and wit of the wonderful friend, author and homeschooling pro Melissa Wiley.Melissa is mom to “a small army of children” and she has been writing children’s books since 1995, including her Brave Writer featured book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1442440570/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bravwrit-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1442440570&amp;linkId=011acbdfddd3c59492c0f4dc6a37ef9f" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> The Prairie Thief</a> (affiliate link). In 2005, Melissa started her blog <a href="http://melissawiley.com/blog/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Here in the Bonny Glen</a> to document her family adventures – it’s my favorite homeschooling blog and it’s hilarious, so make sure you head over there and read it.Melissa will also be teaching two Brave Writer classes in the Spring! One class is about comic strips and the other is titled “Penning the Past.”Melissa was drawn to many of the great ideas in Unschooling, Charlotte-Mason and the classical method – but she didn’t like how strict the teaching methodologies were. She found that her family was constantly learning in different ways.Shifting between more and less structure was working, though. The tide would come in and the tide would go out, but they were learning at every level. She observed her home education style and coined the term <a href="http://melissawiley.com/tidal-homeschooling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Tidal Homeschooling</a>. It’s not a method, it’s a description.<ul><li>High Tide – The family charters the ship and maps out the journey. The parents are the captain and the children are the crew. They’re open to side trips and adventure, but the captain is in charge and there’s a planned course of action.</li><li>Low Tide – The family is at the beach. The children are all wandering along the shore, exploring their own interests. Although the children are all doing their own thing, the parents are still involved and can act as a facilitator.</li></ul>Everyone is present at every stage of the journey, but their roles may change along the way.One of the benefits of looking at home education through the lens of Tidal Homeschooling is recognizing that we go through these seasonal changes. Tying ourselves to only one point of view about learning sometimes limits our creativity and causes us to miss a natural ebb and flow in how learning gets expressed by our children.When I talk about the Enchanted Education I talk about surprise, mystery, risk and adventure. It can be an adventure to go solo, but it can also be an adventure to participate in a well-prepared lesson or plan.It’s a beautiful metaphor that expresses how the seasonal shift can make us feel and why we should move with the flow of things rather than fighting it.Melissa’s oldest child is in college right now, and overall she feels that Tidal Homeschooling was an effective primary education.<ul><li>During her first year, Melissa’s daughter realized, laughing through tears, that she didn’t have a bad teacher until she was 18.</li><li>She said she could have used more practice doing timed tests.</li><li>While many of her peers relayed a high school experience full of pressure and AP classes, Melissa’s daughter loved her high school years.</li></ul>Melissa’s husband, Scott Peterson, is a comic book author. Her kids grew up on comics and comics played a role in their home education.The images support the text and the text supports the images, and so kids have multiple shots at decoding comics. They can actually invite children into decoding risks and provide them with the courage to read.Melissa’s 3rd daughter learned to read using The Adventures of Tintin. Her youngest child did the same thing with Calvin &amp; Hobbes. The vocabulary is often more advanced than what you might find in an early reader’s book, too.“She had so much motivation to decode those words in the bubbles, in the balloons, because she wanted to have the whole story, not just the half that the art was telling.”The images can also offer assistance to children who struggle with reading. The art will help them make sense of the story, and going through that process teaches them to decode context clues for meaning.We’re in a golden age when it comes to comic books for kids. They’re bound in sturdy collections that can stand up to young children, distributed digitally, and available at most libraries.To close out this Brave Writer Podcast Series, here are Melissa’s five things that should fill every child’s day (based on Charlotte-Mason):<ol><li>Good books</li><li>Imaginative Play</li><li>Meaningful Work</li><li>Encounters with Beauty</li><li>Ideas to Ponder and Discuss</li></ol>You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a>Connect with Melissa: <a href="http://melissawiley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">MelissaWiley.com</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/melissawiley" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorMelissaWiley" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://plus.google.com/+MelissaWiley" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/bonnyglen/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></li><li><a href="http://melissawiley.com/series/inch-and-roly/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Inch and Roly</a> by Melissa Wiley</li><li><a href="http://melissawiley.com/books/fox-and-crow-are-not-friends/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Fox and Crow Are Not Friends</a> by Melissa Wiley</li><li>The Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley: <a href="http://store.bravewriter.com/products/the-prairie-thief" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> The Arrow</a> | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1442440570/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=bravwrit-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1442440570&amp;linkId=011acbdfddd3c59492c0f4dc6a37ef9f" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> The Book</a> (affiliate link)</li></ul>

29. (S2E10) Tidal Homeschooling: The Ebb & Flow of Home Education | with Melissa Wiley

Courtney Moyer

Courtney Moyer, a homeschooling mother of four (plus a young niece), wrote to Julie saying, “The consistent homeschool challenge that has confronted me is homeschooling multiple children at multiple levels, lacking expertise to multitask... It seems that chaos overrides my agenda on most days... I know if I could understand a way to multitask, anxiety would be minimal, creating a hospitable atmosphere that's desirable for my children.”Courtney’s concern is one that almost every homeschooler deals with at some point (really, almost every parent), and our natural inclination is that doing everything requires multitasking expertise. However, that’s not the case at all – especially not in homeschooling!So today, Julie discusses how our traditional notions of education interfere with our homeschooling opportunities – and how you can break free from multitasking to offer all of your children a more complete and joyful education!You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Sign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): https://thebravelearner.com/conferencePreorder Julie’s upcoming book at thebravelearner.com (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)Looking to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)-- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

Courtney Moyer, a homeschooling mother of four (plus a young niece), wrote to Julie saying, “The consistent homeschool challenge that has confronted me is homeschooling multiple children at multiple levels, lacking expertise to multitask... It seems that chaos overrides my agenda on most days... I know if I could understand a way to multitask, anxiety would be minimal, creating a hospitable atmosphere that's desirable for my children.”Courtney’s concern is one that almost every homeschooler deals with at some point (really, almost every parent), and our natural inclination is that doing everything requires multitasking expertise. However, that’s not the case at all – especially not in homeschooling!So today, Julie discusses how our traditional notions of education interfere with our homeschooling opportunities – and how you can break free from multitasking to offer all of your children a more complete and joyful education!You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Sign up for The Brave Learner Conference (July 19, 2019 in Cincinnati, OH): <a href="https://thebravelearner.com/conference" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://thebravelearner.com/conference</a></li><li>Preorder Julie’s upcoming book at <a href="http://thebravelearner.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thebravelearner.com</a> (releasing Feb. 5th, 2019)</li><li>Looking to kickstart your writing program this school year? Download the FREE <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

86. (S5E11) Breaking Free From Multitasking | with Courtney Moyer

When Julie started homeschooling, all of the curricula she saw focused on what tasks the kids should do – there was nothing explaining to parents what it actually looks like to facilitate that process.In other words, most writing programs and teaching methodologies said what to do, but not how to do it. So when Julie started Brave Writer, her goal was to help parents and children become partners in writing and learning because she saw that as the key element of a successful home education.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsA Gracious Space:  Fall Edition |  Spring Edition |  Winter Edition-- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

When Julie started homeschooling, all of the curricula she saw focused on what tasks the kids should do – there was nothing explaining to parents what it actually looks like to facilitate that process.In other words, most writing programs and teaching methodologies said what to do, but not how to do it. So when Julie started Brave Writer, her goal was to help parents and children become partners in writing and learning because she saw that as the key element of a successful home education.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li><li>A Gracious Space: <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/products/a-gracious-space-fall-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Fall Edition</a> | <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/products/a-gracious-space-spring-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Spring Edition</a> | <a href="https://store.bravewriter.com/products/a-gracious-space-winter-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> Winter Edition</a></li></ul>-- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

53. (S4E11) The Split Between Structured & Unstructured Learning

Leah Boden

One of Julie’s most popular talks is called “Updating Charlotte Mason to the 21st Century,” so when she stumbled upon Leah Boden – AKA Modern Miss Mason – Julie knew that she had found a kindred spirit.You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Learn more about Modern Miss MasonConnect with Leah on Instagram: @leahvboden | @modernmissmasonFacebook: facebook.com/modernmissmasonRead:  For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Susan Schaeffer MacaulayJoin Julie on Instagram: @juliebravewriterCheck out this free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons-- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

One of Julie’s most popular talks is called “Updating Charlotte Mason to the 21st Century,” so when she stumbled upon Leah Boden – AKA Modern Miss Mason – Julie knew that she had found a kindred spirit.You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.leahboden.com/modern-miss-mason/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Miss Mason</a></li><li>Connect with Leah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/leahvboden/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@leahvboden</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/modernmissmason/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@modernmissmason</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modernmissmason/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/modernmissmason</a></li><li>Read: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Sake-Foundations-Education-School/dp/1433506955" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School</a> by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay</li><li>Join Julie on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@juliebravewriter</a></li><li>Check out this free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

69. (S4E27) Modern Miss Mason | with Leah Boden

Julie homeschooled five children, and today each of them is grown and thriving, in very different environments. We know that homeschooling parents often have some anxiety around the aspirations for perfection that are so prevalent in home school education – but we don’t have to be perfect!In this episode, we want to dispel some of that anxiety by sharing 55 thing that Julie did NOT do in her homeschool, but at some point thought she should do (or did do, and at some point thought she shouldn’t do)You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons--Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by Podcast Masters

Julie homeschooled five children, and today each of them is grown and thriving, in very different environments. We know that homeschooling parents often have some anxiety around the aspirations for perfection that are so prevalent in home school education – but we don’t have to be perfect!In this episode, we want to dispel some of that anxiety by sharing 55 thing that Julie did NOT do in her homeschool, but at some point thought she should do (or did do, and at some point thought she shouldn’t do)You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li></ul>--Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

44. (S4E2) 55 Things I Did NOT Do as a Homeschooler

Today’s podcast features the characteristics of writers between the ages of 11-12. Join us as we look at how you can create the conditions for growth and joy in writing with your kids. Julie UPDATED: Faltering Ownership product now available A Year-Long Language Arts Plan! 11-12 year olds (age range is approximate) Developmentally appropriate projects. […]

Today’s podcast features the characteristics of writers between the ages of 11-12. Join us as we look at how you can create the conditions for growth and joy in writing with your kids. Julie UPDATED: Faltering Ownership product now available A Year-Long Language Arts Plan! 11-12 year olds (age range is approximate) Developmentally appropriate projects. […]

4. (S1E4) Faltering Ownership Stage of Development

Johannah Bogart

Johannah (26) was in town, and Noah (28) was downtown. I brought them together in my backyard for a conversation in front of our Periscope audience. They share about their experiences growing up, what they are doing today, and answer questions from parents. I am hyper and too loud and talk too fast. I was […]

Johannah (26) was in town, and Noah (28) was downtown. I brought them together in my backyard for a conversation in front of our Periscope audience. They share about their experiences growing up, what they are doing today, and answer questions from parents. I am hyper and too loud and talk too fast. I was […]

13. (S1E13) Homeschool Alumni Tell All - Noah and Johannah Bogart

To be a home educator is to value learning – if you are part of the Brave Writer community, it is because you value learning. Although your children may not be able to articulate it, they know that your home is about learning, and that that is important to their parents. It is this gift that creates the platform for all else that you do.Truly, if you approach your homeschool from a space of valuing education, as opposed to a fear of public schools, your children have already earned a sacred space in their hearts for learning. Just by living and breathing the value of education around your children, you are already ahead of the game.With that in mind, this episode contains 61 things that Julie did in her homeschool – and that she is proud of!You can download show notes for the podcast here: blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons--Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by Podcast Masters

To be a home educator is to value learning – if you are part of the Brave Writer community, it is because you value learning. Although your children may not be able to articulate it, they know that your home is about learning, and that that is important to their parents. It is this gift that creates the platform for all else that you do.Truly, if you approach your homeschool from a space of valuing education, as opposed to a fear of public schools, your children have already earned a sacred space in their hearts for learning. Just by living and breathing the value of education around your children, you are already ahead of the game.With that in mind, this episode contains 61 things that Julie did in her homeschool – and that she is proud of!You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li></ul>--Production &amp; Development for The Brave Writer Podcast by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

45. (S4E3) 61 Things I Did RIGHT in My Homeschool

When Julie started learning about home education, she read a lot of work by home educators. Of course this makes sense because she wanted to understand the philosophy behind home education. However, learning the philosophy didn’t teach her to understand how learning functions inside a person’s brain.So much of educational training is focused on organizational skills, but it’s also important to understand what’s happening inside our children's’ noggins!You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: 7-Day Writing Blitz (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)You can download Free Writing Lessons here: go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessonsFunderstanding.com-- Brave Writer is produced by Podcast Masters

When Julie started learning about home education, she read a lot of work by home educators. Of course this makes sense because she wanted to understand the philosophy behind home education. However, learning the philosophy didn’t teach her to understand how learning functions inside a person’s brain.So much of educational training is focused on organizational skills, but it’s also important to understand what’s happening inside our children's’ noggins!You can download show notes for the podcast here: <a href="http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/</a>Resources:<ul><li>Check out this brand new, free product designed to kickstart your writing program this school year: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7-Day Writing Blitz</a> (and tag your creative young writers using #BWBlitz on Twitter &amp; Instagram!)</li><li>You can download Free Writing Lessons here: <a href="http://go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go.bravewriter.com/free-writing-lessons</a></li><li><a href="http://www.funderstanding.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Funderstanding.com</a></li></ul> -- Brave Writer is produced by <a href="http://www.podcastmasters.net" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Masters</a>

58. (S4E16) Brain-Based Learning - Part 1

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