Brave Writer

Nov 20 2024 270 ep. 46 mins 918
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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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263. Appreciating Art with Bianca Bosker

Nov 20 2024 65 mins  
If you feel like an outsider when it comes to art, you aren’t alone. In fact, as Bianca Bosker explains, there’s a whole gatekeeping system built up around art: who you know, how you dress, what words you use, etc. Lucky for us, Bianca Bosker spent five years finding a way past the gatekeeping. In her book and in today’s episode, Bianca brings back her findings to the re

262. Teaching Through Play

Nov 13 2024 70 mins  
Play isn’t a reward for learning, it is the learning. In this episode, we dig into the puritanical reflex to be suspicious of anything fun, and rebuke it with developmental science and lived experience. We give ideas on how to create playful conditions for deep, sustainable learning for your kids and even yourself.We also break down how to evaluate homeschool learning you’re al

261. How to Care for a Caregiving Friend

Oct 30 2024 42 mins  
Chances are someone you know will have a sick child hospitalized at some point. In this episode, Melissa explains how you can best support that parent and caregiver. Melissa herself has had two of her kiddos hospitalized so her suggestions come from lived experiences.First, Melissa discusses the practical physical items you can bring to a caregiver in the hospital: toiletries, qual

260. Nature Study: Notebooks and Beyond

Oct 23 2024 42 mins  
Leaves changing color, evenings getting chillier–autumn is a wonderful time of the year to turn our attention toward the natural world around us. Today’s episode is all about how to facilitate nature study for your kids.We cover resources that can help you on your journey. We also give you specific practices you can try out with your family. Most importantly, we dig into w

259. The Power of Practice

Oct 16 2024 50 mins  
We tend to have a pretty clear idea of what practice looks like for musicians and athletes. But what does practice look like for writers? In today’s episode, Julie and Melissa discuss what writing practice can look like for writers of all ages and developmental stages.Julie and Melissa describe their own daily writing practices and those of well-known authors. Then they dive into

258. Turning Around a Day Gone Wrong

Oct 09 2024 45 mins  
Ever have one of those days where the kids won’t stop bickering, everything seems difficult, and overall there’s just bad energy? In today’s episode, we give you tips and tricks on how to turn the mood around…or at least keep your own internal peace.We give ideas that are focused on the body: movement and the five senses. We also give tips that are focused on the surroundin

257. The Right to Play: An Interview with Eloise Rickman

Oct 02 2024 52 mins  
What does it mean to be adultist? Do children have a right to not brush their teeth… or the right not to have cavities? Eloise Rickman joins the show today to discuss her new book, “It's Not Fair, Why It's Time for a Grown-Up Conversation About How Adults Treat Children.”We have a big juicy conversation about human development, education, societal structures, lived experience

256. Welcome Back Julie! Plus Lessons from Spain

Sep 25 2024 26 mins  
The sound of Moroccan Arabic, the smell of dried buffalo chips, the taste of sugary mint tea, the view of an open prairie–in today’s episode Julie and Melissa reflect on immersive learning experiences and how education becomes a part of a person for the rest of their life.Julie is back from her trip to Europe, having spent a significant amount of her time in Spain. Always the h

255. Brave Writers Thriving in College

Sep 18 2024 24 mins  
As homeschooling parents, one of our biggest concerns is ensuring our children are ready for college when the time comes (if they choose that path). Today, we’re joined by Elizabeth Christie, homeschooling mom of six, who tells us about how her Brave Writers are now excelling in college.Tune in to hear how Elizabeth’s kids sailed through college application essays, how her daug

254. Book Parties

Sep 11 2024 54 mins  
“Structure” might be one of the most anxiety-provoking words for a homeschooling parent. If you feel like you’re always struggling to achieve structure in your household or if you don’t even know what level of structure is best for your kids, this episode is for you. This episode is a previously recorded webinar about parties. Yes, structure and parties are one and the same