Brave Writer

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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

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203. Building a Family Heri...

09.20.2023

Amber O'Neal Johnston, the heart and soul behind heritagemom.com and a proud contributor to the Wild + Free homeschooling community, has woven her experiences into a beautiful narrative in her book, "A Place to Belong." An exploration of creating inclusive, ...

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09.20.2023 203. Building a Family Heritage through Homeschool with Amber Johnston Part 1 Amber O'Neal Johnston, the heart and soul behind heritagemom.com and a proud contributor to the Wild + Free homeschooling community, has woven her experiences into a beautiful narrative in her book, "A Place to Belong." An exploration of creating inclusive, ...
09.13.2023 202. Make It Stick—How to know if your kids are retaining what they learn! Today we’re diving deep into the book “Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning” by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Rodiger III, and Mark A. McDaniel. Both of us were quite enthralled by this read, and for many solid ...
09.06.2023 201. Gentle Parenting, Natural Learning, and Simple Living with Rachel Rainbolt Meet Rachel Rainbolt, the visionary founder of Sage Family and one of my favorite homeschoolers. With a master's degree in marital and family therapy, Rachel has spent years guiding overwhelmed families toward peace and joy. Living on an idyllic island ...
08.30.2023 200. How to Become a Better Reader Have you noticed the shift from reading novels, newspapers, and research papers to watching 2-minute videos or skimming 280-character tweets? If you've got a student in the house, you might've seen them use tools like ChatGPT, the latest AI wonder, ...
08.23.2023 199. The Value of Effort in Learning In today’s homeschooling environment, misconceptions about learning often cloud our judgments. Key among these misconceptions – one I may be guilty of contributing to – is the belief that struggle is counterproductive to learning. However, it's essential to understand that ...
08.16.2023 198. What to Do About Unmotivated Learners There are days when you feel invincible, ready to conquer the world, and there are other days where getting out of bed feels like a herculean task. I confess, on those less-than-stellar days, I resort to watching bad sitcom reruns, ...
08.09.2023 197. Josh MacNeill: Practices to Boost Learning 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 ...
08.02.2023 196. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it! Part 2 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 ...
07.26.2023 195. Burnout: What it is and how to handle it! 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, ...
07.19.2023 194. Boredom Busters for Summer! 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 ...
07.12.2023 193. Supporting Learners Through Occupational Therapy with 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 ...
07.05.2023 192. Persistence in Homeschooling 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 ...
06.28.2023 191. Writing for young kids! 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 ...
06.21.2023 190. All About Writing 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 ...
06.14.2023 189. Party Schooling with Brave Learner Home Member Lise McGuinness 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 ...
06.07.2023 188. Five Surprising Reasons to Homeschool 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 ...
05.31.2023 187. The Brave Writer Worldview (our not so secret agenda) One of the most popular questions we get as a company is to define (or identify) our underlying worldview. Parents who sift through the Internet looking for homeschool programs want to find companies that align enough with their values that ...
05.24.2023 186. Awesome Adulting with Meg Maloney on the Camino de Santiago Meg Maloney is the author of an intriguing memoir, "Slow Your Roll," where she chronicles her transformative journey across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, a renowned network of pilgrimages culminating at the shrine of apostle St. James the Great ...
05.17.2023 185. Book Wandering with Anna James In the realm of children's literature, certain authors create captivating worlds that inspire young readers to explore, imagine, and grow. One such author is Anna James, the British writer and journalist based in North London, known for her middle-grade novels ...
05.10.2023 184. An Honest Conversation about Unschooling Are you a homeschooling parent who has heard about unschooling but isn't quite sure what it means, or whether it's right for your family? Don't worry, you're not alone. Unschooling is a flexible and learner-centered approach to education that encourages ...
05.03.2023 183. How to Have a Drama-Free Family Life with Nedra Tawwab Are you struggling with family drama and looking for ways to create a more harmonious home environment? You’re not alone! We recently sat down with Nedra Tawwab, a licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author of "Set Boundaries, Find ...
04.26.2023 182. How it Feels to Find Yourself with Meera Lee Patel We know that parents and home educators often feel like they aren't living up to their own ideals, which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem. As we face new seasons in life, our previous skillsets might not always be ...
04.19.2023 181. Rereading, rewatching, revisiting: Should you let your kids do it? Do you ever wonder if there are benefits to letting your kids reread, rewatch, and revisit their favorite books, movies, and TV shows? Here, we delve into this practice and its numerous advantages for children and their families, highlighting how ...
04.12.2023 180. Habits and Homeschooling In our last discussion, we explored what it takes to feel good about home education and parenting, and we were left with a tantalizing idea: the key lies in habit formation. Eager to learn more, we sent Melissa on a ...
04.05.2023 179. Homeschooling: Am I doing enough? Part 2 In the first part of our series answering the question “How do I know if I’m doing enough for my kids’ education?” (which you should definitely listen to if you haven't already), we discussed how to ensure you've done enough ...
03.29.2023 178. Homeschooling: Am I doing enough? Part 1 A question that often comes up repeatedly in the minds of many homeschooling parents is: "Am I doing enough?" We know how stressful it can be — we've all been there. We're going to explore three key aspects to help ...
03.22.2023 177. Bingo! Planned Spontaneity in Homeschooling Do you wish you were more spontaneous? Or do you think you should “stick to a schedule”? I share an experience I had learning the hard way that planning work best when our kids are included in the process, as ...
03.15.2023 176. Am I Doing Enough? Have you ever felt anxious about homeschooling and worried that you're not doing enough? In this episode, you'll hear our advice on how to create a well-rounded learning experience for your kids and learn how even the least "schooly" moments ...
03.08.2023 175. Reading Simplified with Dr. Marnie Ginsburg Are you a parent or teacher who feels overwhelmed by the challenge of helping all of your students achieve their reading goals? Then you won't want to miss today's episode of our podcast! We're thrilled to be joined by Dr. ...
03.01.2023 174. Millennials and Gen X CAN homeschool! We’re exploring the unique challenges faced by young Gen-Xers and Millennials who choose to homeschool, how different generations have related to homeschooling, and how you can forge your own path that's right for you and your family.
02.22.2023 173. Use Your Bodies to Learn Research shows that when children use their bodies to learn, they retain information better and have more fun. By creating a dynamic and enjoyable learning experience, kids start to trust that lessons can be interesting and relevant. Come along with ...
02.15.2023 172. Emily Glankler: The Power of Historical Perspective Emily Glankler, the founder of Anti-Social Studies, will make history come alive for your family. We discuss how to make history interesting and engaging for kids and adults — and it’s simpler than you might think!
02.08.2023 171. Writing in the age of ChatGPT We explore the importance of valuing writing and the human voice in teaching writing, and examine the limitations of AI technology like ChatGPT in the writing process, encouraging readers to approach its use with caution and understanding.
02.06.2023 170. Screenwise with Devorah Heitner: How to juggle technology and kids! Discover practical tips and advice on managing your children's screen time from bestselling author, Devorah Heitner, a Ph.D. in media, technology, and society. Get ready to learn and ease the worries around technology's impact on your kids.
02.01.2023 169. Introducing Co-Host Melissa Wiley We introduce Melissa Wiley to the Brave Writer podcast, sharing her history of homeschooling, her personal philosophy, and what she brings to the table in the world of education.
01.30.2023 168. (S8E52) Bonus Episode! Teaching Kids about Their Bodies with Dr. Betty Choi Talking about our bodies with kids in a way that’s fun, engaging, and accurate isn’t easy. Hear how Dr. Betty Choi is helping to broach the subject with her book “Human Body Learning Lab,” giving parents the tools to have ...
01.25.2023 167. (S8E51) Differently Wired: Raising Neurodivergent Kids Raising a neurodivergent child can be a daunting task, but Debbie Reber knows firsthand how to navigate the journey. As the founder of Tilt Parenting and author of "Differently Wired," she shares her personal experience of homeschooling and helping other ...
01.19.2023 166. (S8E50) Modern Miss Mason Today’s show features Charlotte Mason expert, Leah Boden. Charlotte’s educational philosophy from the early 20th century has beauty and riches to offer us. Yet we live in a radically different world than the one Charlotte inhabited. How do we apply ...
01.11.2023 165. (S8E49) Becoming a Parent-Coach to Your Child Parents often don’t see themselves as educators or coaches to their own children, but that’s what they do! Elena Aguilar shares with us the ways we can use coaching strategies to help raise independent, critical thinking children.
01.04.2023 164. (S8E48) Tea with Julie: Finding a Homeschool Philosophy that Works for You In this Tea with Julie, I’m going to share some strategies on how to integrate all of your aspirations without feeling overwhelmed.
12.28.2022 163. (S8E47) Seasons of Wonder: Making the Ordinary Sacred with Bonnie Smith Whitehouse Bonnie Smith Whitehouse is a Nashville-based professor at Belmont University and writer. We discuss her latest book, Seasons of Wonder: Making the Ordinary Sacred Through Projects, Prayers, Reflections, and Rituals: A 52-Week Devotional.
12.21.2022 162. (S8E46) Reflections on 2022: We're in it together As we’re facing the end of the year — whatever that means to you — I feel like it’s a chance to think about the dynamics of our relationships and the ways that things have changed and yet are also ...
12.14.2022 161. (S8E45) How Adult Kids Can Get Along with Their Parents with Whitney Goodman Whitney Goodman joins us again to talk about the difficulties of maintaining a relationship with your parents as you grow up, especially for Millennials, and I offer my perspective from the older generation to help you set boundaries while fostering ...
12.07.2022 160. (S8E44) Raising Spicy Kids! with Mary Van Geffen Mary Van Geffen is an international coaching expert for parents of “spicy ones.” We discuss what it means to have or be a spicy child, and how parents can best react to these spirited young ones.
12.02.2022 159. (S8E43) Why a Brave Writer Writing Class Works! Kirsten Merryman, Director of Online Classes at Brave Writer, joins us to share what makes the Brave Writer program so unique and how it supports kids’ journey to learn writing.
11.30.2022 158. (S8E42) Happy Homeschooling through the Holidays Let’s discuss how to keep yourself feeling sane during the holiday season while still taking responsibility for your kids’ education.
11.23.2022 157. (S8E41) Tea with Julie: The Trap of Valuing Prestige Subjects We want to let our kids’ interests guide their learning, but what happens when the subjects that interest them don’t seem all that valuable? Let’s discuss the problem with “prestige subjects” and how to find the value of learning in ...
11.16.2022 156. (S8E40) Tea with Julie: When Your Child is Mad at You I’m going to share some practical tips for reestablishing connection with your child, earning their trust, and turning this year around.
11.09.2022 155. (S8E39) Dawn Smith: How Brave Writer does what it does! Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at the magic, chemistry, and passion that goes into creating our Brave Writer programming via an in-depth discussion with our Head of Publishing, Dawn Smith!
11.02.2022 154. (S8E38) Yael Schonbrun: Work, Parent, Thrive Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, an assistant professor at Brown University, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock, a podcast about the science and practice of living well. She’s also the author of “Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Based Strategies ...

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Brave Writer episodes:

203. Building a Family Heritage through Homeschool with Amber Johnston Part 1

202. Make It Stick—How to know if your kids are retaining what they learn!

201. Gentle Parenting, Natural Learning, and Simple Living with Rachel Rainbolt

200. How to Become a Better Reader

199. The Value of Effort in Learning

198. What to Do About Unmotivated Learners

197. Josh MacNeill: Practices to Boost Learning

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

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

194. Boredom Busters for Summer!

193. Supporting Learners Through Occupational Therapy with Sarah Collins

192. Persistence in Homeschooling

191. Writing for young kids!

190. All About Writing

189. Party Schooling with Brave Learner Home Member Lise McGuinness

188. Five Surprising Reasons to Homeschool

187. The Brave Writer Worldview (our not so secret agenda)

186. Awesome Adulting with Meg Maloney on the Camino de Santiago

185. Book Wandering with Anna James

184. An Honest Conversation about Unschooling

183. How to Have a Drama-Free Family Life with Nedra Tawwab

182. How it Feels to Find Yourself with Meera Lee Patel

181. Rereading, rewatching, revisiting: Should you let your kids do it?

180. Habits and Homeschooling

179. Homeschooling: Am I doing enough? Part 2

178. Homeschooling: Am I doing enough? Part 1

177. Bingo! Planned Spontaneity in Homeschooling

176. Am I Doing Enough?

175. Reading Simplified with Dr. Marnie Ginsburg

174. Millennials and Gen X CAN homeschool!

173. Use Your Bodies to Learn

172. Emily Glankler: The Power of Historical Perspective

171. Writing in the age of ChatGPT

170. Screenwise with Devorah Heitner: How to juggle technology and kids!

169. Introducing Co-Host Melissa Wiley

168. (S8E52) Bonus Episode! Teaching Kids about Their Bodies with Dr. Betty Choi

167. (S8E51) Differently Wired: Raising Neurodivergent Kids

166. (S8E50) Modern Miss Mason

165. (S8E49) Becoming a Parent-Coach to Your Child

164. (S8E48) Tea with Julie: Finding a Homeschool Philosophy that Works for You

163. (S8E47) Seasons of Wonder: Making the Ordinary Sacred with Bonnie Smith Whitehouse

162. (S8E46) Reflections on 2022: We're in it together

161. (S8E45) How Adult Kids Can Get Along with Their Parents with Whitney Goodman

160. (S8E44) Raising Spicy Kids! with Mary Van Geffen

159. (S8E43) Why a Brave Writer Writing Class Works!

158. (S8E42) Happy Homeschooling through the Holidays

157. (S8E41) Tea with Julie: The Trap of Valuing Prestige Subjects

156. (S8E40) Tea with Julie: When Your Child is Mad at You

155. (S8E39) Dawn Smith: How Brave Writer does what it does!

154. (S8E38) Yael Schonbrun: Work, Parent, Thrive

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