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Julie, a prolific author and expert in writing education, shares her journey from growing up with an award-winning author as a mother, to navigating the world of professional writing and homeschooling. We dive into the unique ways professional writers teach writing, contrasting it with traditional school methods that focus heavily on mechanics over the creative content of children's writing.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Writing Education and Methodology
• Differences between how school teachers and professional writers teach writing
• The emphasis on mechanics versus content in educational curriculums
• Professional writers' strategies focusing on ideas and self-expression
• Julie's observations on how these methodologies affect children and her personal anecdotes
• Practical Strategies for Writing
• Importance of jotting down children's thoughts to bridge ideas and writing
• Role of parents in supporting children's writing processes and ideas
• Affirming children's thoughts through transcription and recorded memories
• Significance of engaging children in reading to develop writing skills
• Writing in the Context of Modern Technology
• Discussion on the use of AI and ChatGPT in writing
• Balancing technology with original thought
• Ethical considerations of AI written content versus personal expression
• Personal and Emotional Connection to Writing
• Writing as a dialogue with oneself
• Examples of practical journal use and value in preserving thoughts
• Emotional and creative benefits of recording significant memories
• Encouraging a Writing and Reading Habit
• Strategies to foster reading habits to improve writing
• Creating shared reading times without digital interruptions
• Understanding the difference between oral language and written language
• Practical Implementation and Advice
• Helping children struggling with writing through transcription methodologies
• Integration of speech-to-text tools for students with writing challenges
• Book Information and Resources

Links and Resources From Today's Show

• Why Should I Seek Occupational Therapy?
• A Brave Writer's Life in Brief Podcast
• How To Help Your Kid Become A Better Writer
• Narration: A Path To Thoughtful Learning
• Teaching Kids To Write Who "Hate Writing"- The Occuplaytional Therapist
• Episode 8: Beyond the Pencil: Exploring Vision's Impact on Homeschool Handwriting Success
• Episode 23: Blending Sensory Integration and Fitness for Better Handwriting
• Episode 38: Practical Learning Tools from a Homeschool Graduate: Sensory Kits for Homeschool Success
• The Brave Writer Website
• The Brave Writer Blog
• Writing Blitz
• Julie Bogart Author Books
• Raising Critical Thinkers
• Connect With Sarah On Instagram

Connect with our Guest, Julie Bogart

Julie Bogart is known for her common sense writing, critical thinking and home education advice. Julie’s the creator of the award-winning, innovative online writing program called Brave Writer serving 191 countries and hundreds of thousands of families. Her highly anticipated new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing, comes out in April 2025. Julie is also the author of the popular books The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers. Her Substack, podcast, and social media are wildly popular sources of support to weary, well-intentioned parents. Julie home educated her five children who are now adults and she has three grandchildren. Today, Julie lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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