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A Brave Writer"s Life in Brief

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Quick Reads to Start the Year

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2025/09/09

Looking for a quick win to kick off the school year? Below, find Brave Writer literature guides based on “short” books that will draw children in! Your kids may be so captivated that they forget they’re learning: Here are some recommended guides for kids ages 8 and up. Darts (ages 8-10) Arrows (ages 11-12) Boomerangs […] The post Quick Reads to Start the Year appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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You Can’t Change Your Child

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2025/09/08

Take it from me: you can’t really change your child. What you can do is help them learn how to adapt to a world that isn’t designed for the kind of person they are. Fundamentally, “Who We Are” stays pretty much the same throughout our lives. What we learn to do is cope. Your job […] The post You Can’t Change Your Child appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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The Gift of a Great Home Life

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2025/09/05

I believe in homeschooling. It’s one decision I made that I don’t regret for my children. That said, there are kids who regret being homeschooled. What I’ve noticed when I talk to them is that the system of parenting created pain and the parents did not acknowledge that. They persisted in an ideology rather than […] The post The Gift of a Great Home Life appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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[Podcast #303] Introducing Monday Morning Meetings: a...

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2025/09/03

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 the week prime kids for curiosity, competence, and follow-through. Think five minutes of inspiration that launches hours of self-directed learning—no elaborate prep required. In our work with families, three tiny […] The post [Podcast #303] Introducing Monday Morning Meetings: a Brave Writer Podcast for Kids appeared first on A Brave Writer's

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It’s Okay to Wait

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2025/09/02

Timing is everything! It’s better to NOT teach ancient history to your third grader who isn’t yet interested than to build resentment that your child won’t cooperate with your lesson plan. You don’t have to teach everything today, or tomorrow, or even next week! In fact, you can put off a subject for a semester […] The post It’s Okay to Wait appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Heal Yourself First

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2025/08/29

I was the play-acting, lit-loving, history buff in school. No way did I feel confident enough to teach SCIENCE to my kids! Why trust me with that huge task? Well it turns out that when your own school education failed you, you get a second shot at it when you have kids to home educate! […]The post Heal Yourself First appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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[Podcast #302] A Former Teacher’s Take on...

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2025/08/27

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 @TheStringyMama. In this Brave Writer podcast episode, Meredith shares what she learned teaching in California and Texas, why an unannounced active-shooter drill became the tipping point for her […] The post [Podcast #302] A Former Teacher’s Take on Homeschooling with Meredith Reyes appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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You’re Not Wasting Time

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2025/08/25

You might think you’re wasting time when you invest in one thing—one subject, one task, one idea, one skill—at a time. But I’m here to tell you that you inadvertently waste a lot of time trying to do too many things at once. You have time! In fact, if you accomplish one thing well, it […] The post You’re Not Wasting Time appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Brave Learning: Tips for Enticing Your Children to Write

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2025/08/22

Recently on Brave Learning… Tips for Enticing Your Children to Write You can change how your kids feel about writing right now! Try one of these today. Create a treasure hunt—that rhymes! Send your kids hunting for some treat with clues you design. Then later, ask them to make one for you (on your birthday!). Put Sticky […]The post Brave Learning: Tips for Enticing Your Children to Write appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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[Podcast #301] A Gentle Rollout to Your Homeschool Year

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2025/08/20

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 full schedule on day one, you can begin with connection and fun—like a “Not Back to School” outing, a day of games, or a creative project. Personal […] The post [Podcast #301] A Gentle Rollout to Your Homeschool Year appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Take Teens Seriously

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2025/08/18

Teens intimidate us. Even when their interests seem dumb or uninteresting to us, following a teen’s passions or interests or curiosity will lead to learning. Teens need to know that the stuff they love has value for the adult lives they will eventually get to lead! Our job is to show them that the adulthood […] The post Take Teens Seriously appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Brave Learning: Partnering with Your Child

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2025/08/15

Recently on Brave Learning… Partnering with Your Child Partnership Writing is the most overlooked stage of writing development. I want to share with you a story from my own childhood, because I think it’s illustrative of the failure of the system that requires children to write without help. My mother was a freelance author, wrote 75 […]The post Brave Learning: Partnering with Your Child appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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[Podcast #300] The 300th Episode (our best homeschool...

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2025/08/13

Homeschooling isn’t about perfection—it’s about connection, curiosity, and adapting to your family’s needs. In this Brave Writer podcast episode (our 300th!), we revisit three core principles that have guided our approach through the years: When we let go of pressure and focus on our children’s interests, we create an environment where learning truly thrives. Show […] The post [Podcast #300] The 300th Episode (our best homeschool advice!) appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in

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Having a Bad Day?

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2025/08/11

Are you having a bad day? What do you like to hear the most when things are going poorly? There’s an old saying: “What we resist persists.” When you’re having a bad day, isn’t the last thing you want to hear is that you should be grateful for what a great life you have and […] The post Having a Bad Day? appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Brave Learning: The Importance of Conversations

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2025/08/08

Recently on Brave Learning… We’ve been talking all about Big, Juicy Conversations on Substack! If you missed any posts, here they are: For more support, download Brave Writer’s free Big Juicy Conversation Starters PDF. It may help you offer more interesting, provocative questions that the child wants to answer. Subscribe to Brave Learning on Substack where we chat, discuss, […] The post Brave Learning: The Importance of Conversations appeared first on A Brave Writer's

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[Podcast #299] Would You Let a Chatbot Homeschool...

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2025/08/06

Do you ever wonder what’s at stake when we hand over our children’s education to automation and AI? In this Brave Writer podcast episode, we explore how the rise of influencer-driven resources and tech-powered learning tools is reshaping homeschooling—and what we risk losing when we outsource the most human parts of education. We discuss: As […] The post [Podcast #299] Would You Let a Chatbot Homeschool Your Child? appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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9 Ways You Get in Your Own Way

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2025/08/05

A little reminder to be present. Ways You Get in Your Own Way: Which one is your achilles heel? This post is originally from Instagram and @juliebravewriter is my account there so come follow along for more conversations like this one! The post 9 Ways You Get in Your Own Way appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Brave Learning: Home-learning

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2025/08/01

Recently on Brave Learning… Home-learning Let’s change the name from homeschooling to home-learning. I’m all for innovation! We’ve got micro schools, online classes, and a huge array of co-op options in the homeschool space. Homeschooling is having a moment! In this big shift, I want to be sure we remember one of the golden purposes of […] The post Brave Learning: Home-learning appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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[Podcast #298] Wise Effort with Diana Hill

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2025/07/30

Have you ever felt exhausted from giving your all, yet still worried you aren’t doing enough? In this Brave Writer podcast episode, we’re joined by Dr. Diana Hill, clinical psychologist, podcast host, and author of Wise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most. Diana shares her refreshing, science-based approach to reclaiming […] The post [Podcast #298] Wise Effort with Diana Hill appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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Small Doses of Delight

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2025/07/28

You’re child won’t fall in love with every subject. You won’t manage to make all learning magical. If you and your kids discover the beauty in a single subject at any point in time, you’ve shown your child how to find it for themselves. You don’t have to turn every aspect of childhood into an […] The post Small Doses of Delight appeared first on A Brave Writer's Life in Brief.

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