Recently on Brave Learning… The Power of Talking Why talking is so important to writing. We want words, lots of them, churned out on reassuring sheets of lined paper, with curlicue cursive ‘r’s and proper punctuation reflecting both the demands of syntax and emotion. When the words fail, we try to coax them out. What sometimes […]

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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 this Brave Writer podcast episode, we explore why it’s not only okay but essential to judge and adapt writing assignments for your kids. We talk about: We also share practical tips […]

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Can you imagine having a 16 year old who refuses to write? This was the predicament of a mother-son pair in my first Brave Writer class that I taught 25 years ago. The mom, a conscientious and organized homeschooler, was fit to be tied. Her 16 year old hated writing, yet wanted to go to college. […]

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Recently on Brave Learning… How Learning Comes Alive And why a “felt sense” in learning matters to your homeschool. The one thing I wish every home educator knew is that learning and schooling are not the same thing. Once you embark on homeschooling, the temptation is to figure out a style of school instruction. Certainly part […]

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Do you ever wonder how to create a homeschool life that feels rich and connected, rather than just checking off boxes? In this podcast episode, we explore the Brave Writer Lifestyle—moving beyond rigid schedules to routines that foster: We discuss how to anchor your days with simple routines, value real-life learning, adapt to your family’s […]

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