Brave Writer
Kanaal Besonderhede
Brave Writer
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,...
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332. Long-term and Working Memory
Why does a child understand something one day and forget it the next?
In this episode, we explore what neuroscience reveals about how learning...
331. A Slew of Practical Hacks for Your Homeschool
Ever have one of those homeschool days when your brain feels completely empty?
We’ve been there too. In this episode, we share a long list of pr...
330. Board Games: Let Them Do the Teaching!
What if the best critical thinking curriculum is already in your closet?
This week, we explore why board games and card games do more than pass...
329. Accidental vs. On-Purpose Learning
Are you wondering if you’ve done “enough” this year? What if the real question isn’t about subjects completed—but about the atmosphere you’re creating...
328. A Critical Thinking Bill of Rights
What do you—and your kids—have the right to think, question, and say?
This week, we unpack a “Critical Thinking Bill of Rights” and apply it to...
327. Becoming a Critical Thinker
What does it really mean to think critically in a world that never stops shouting at us? In this episode, we slow things down and explore how to stay...
326. Big and Little Families
Homeschooling looks different depending on how many kids you’re teaching—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, we explore the real-life rhyth...
325. The Myth of Magicmaking
What if enchanting learning didn’t require themed parties, elaborate prep, or constant performance? In this episode, we unpack the myth of magic-makin...
324. The Practice of Active Wondering
What happens when we slow down long enough to really wonder? In this episode, we explore the difference between rabbit trails and rabbit holes—and why...
323. Silent Reading Parties
What if the most powerful way to strengthen focus, creativity, and connection in your home is…quiet? In this episode, we explore the growing trend of...
322. Parenting a Spicy One with Mary Van Geffen
What if your child’s hardest behaviors aren’t a problem to fix, but an invitation to grow? In this episode, we sit down with Mary Van Geffen, author o...
321. No Paper Trail? No Problem!
If your homeschool doesn’t produce stacks of worksheets, does that mean learning isn’t happening? We explore why meaningful education often leaves ver...
320. An Important Message from Julie about Brave Writer
What happens when you realize the mission can grow even as your energy changes? This week, we share a heartfelt update about Brave Writer’s next chapt...
319. How to Grow Writing Skills as an Adult
Have you ever wished you could grow as a writer—not just help your kids write, but find your own voice on the page? In this episode, we explore practi...
318. For the Kids: Meet the Lighthouse Family
What happens when we slow down and really listen to the language of a story? In this special episode for kids and parents, we cozy up with Cynthia Ryl...
317. Hygge Homeschool for the Holidays
As the leaves turn and the days shorten, there's a distinct shift in the air – it's the cozy season, a time for warmth, reflection, and connection. Th...
316. When Your Middlers Lack Interest
What do we do when our tweens and teens don’t seem “into” anything? In this episode, we explore how to revive interest, curiosity, and motivation in t...
315. The 8 Stages of Homeschooling
How do we move from “I think I want to homeschool” to “We’ve created an education that fits us”? In this episode, we walk through the eight natural st...
314. Two Honest Thoughts About Tech in Homeschool
Is tech quietly running your homeschool?
In this episode, we explore what happens when we trade the shared adventure of learning at home for one...
313. Perspective in Learning
What if the key to helping your kids love learning is simply seeing the world through their eyes?
In this episode, we explore perspective as the...
312. Writing Stations
Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley return with a heartwarming episode all about writing stations---simple, inviting setups that help kids discover the joy...
311. An Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life: Don’t Miss This One!
Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley reunite to reflect on one of Charlotte Mason’s most enduring ideas: that *education is an atmosphere, a discipline, and...
310. High Tide Homeschooling with a Teen
Melissa Wiley takes the mic solo this week for a heartwarming look inside her current homeschool life with her youngest, sixteen-year-old Huck. Drawin...
309. Redefining Homeschool with Alisha Brignall from Canada
Welcome back to the Brave Writer Podcast! This week, Julie sits down with Alisha Brignall, a Canadian homeschooling veteran and educational leader wit...
308. Julie’s Brief History of Homeschooling
Julie takes us on a sweeping journey through the history of homeschooling, weaving together her own story with the larger movement that reshaped educa...
307. Italy, Literature, and Learning Connections
Julie is back from her two-week trip to Italy (with a quick stop in Copenhagen!) and brings stories that weave together travel, literature, and layere...
306. Challenge Accepted: An Interview With Chris Balme
One of the major perks of homeschooling is that the middle-school years can be about adventure instead of awkwardness. In this episode, Melissa chats...
305. Can Screens Benefit the Whole Family? with Ash Brandin
Do you ever catch yourself treating screens like contraband—tolerated in tiny doses, never to be openly celebrated? Ash Brandin, author of Power On: M...
304. Teens and Books: A Deep Dive With Dawn Smith
Do you ever wonder how to keep teens reading—joyfully, deeply, and on their own terms? In this conversation with Brave Writer Director of Publishing D...
303. Introducing Monday Morning Meetings: a Brave Writer Podcast for Kids
Do you ever wish your homeschool week started with momentum instead of Monday drag? We’ve found that small, doable invitations right at the start of t...
302. A Former Teacher’s Take on Homeschooling with Meredith Reyes
Have you ever wondered why a classroom teacher who loved her job would leave it all behind to homeschool? That’s the story of Meredith Reyes, known as...
301. A Gentle Rollout to Your Homeschool Year
One of the best parts of homeschooling is the freedom to start the year in a way that works for your family. Instead of overwhelming everyone with a f...
300. The 300th Episode (our best homeschool advice!)
Homeschooling isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection, curiosity, and adapting to your family’s needs. In this episode, we revisit three core pri...
299. Would You Let a Chatbot Homeschool Your Child?
Do you ever wonder what’s at stake when we hand over our children’s education to automation and AI? In this episode, we explore how the rise of influe...
298. Wise Effort with Diana Hill
Have you ever felt exhausted from giving your all, yet still worried you aren’t doing enough? In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Diana Hill, clinica...
297. Chronicle Your Homeschool Adventure
Do you ever find yourself wondering what you’ve truly accomplished in your homeschool? Chronicling—through blogs, scatterbooks, journals, quick notes,...
296. Bad Writing Assignments
Do you ever wonder if the writing assignments your child receives are actually supporting their growth—or just making writing feel like a chore? In th...
295. Brave Writer Lifestyles of the Educationally Rich
Do you ever wonder how to create a homeschool life that feels rich and connected, rather than just checking off boxes? In this episode, we explore the...
294. Make Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling Stick—with Books!
Do you ever wonder why some learning experiences “stick” while others fade away? In this episode, we explore how grammar, punctuation, and spelling ca...
293. Julie Changes Her Mind About AI
Do we still need human storytellers in an age where technology can generate stories and essays with a click? This episode explores why nothing can rep...