{"podcast":{"title":"Brave Writer","slug":"brave-writer-745216","podcast_index_feed_id":745216,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bravewriter/","website_url":"http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/799617d3-07e4-42d5-9e05-261d29e1ec34/_unY6deIdeniJLyK9Kh48StK.jpg","author":"Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley","episode_count":364,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T22:18:01.426674+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-writer-745216"},"episode":{"title":"353. Only Connect: The Power of Partnership in Homeschooling","slug":"353-only-connect-the-power-of-partnership-in-homeschooling","published_at":"2026-08-19T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-writer-745216/353-only-connect-the-power-of-partnership-in-homeschooling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-writer-745216","url":"http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e482e06a-8957-4c2c-bd1d-8d6dfbb29761.mp3","summary":"What changes when we stop treating homeschooling as something we do to our children and begin learning alongside them? Connection is at the heart of meaningful education: connection to ourselves, to the subjects we study, and to one another. We explore how curiosity leads to purpose, why collaboration matters more than perfect independence, and how low-stakes practice can help children build confidence without turning every lesson into an evaluation. From fractions and cookies to grammar, handwriting, games, and writing revision, we look at practical ways to turn abstract academics into learning that feels useful and alive. Join us and discover what can happen when we trade coercion for connection. Resources: Registration is open now for Playing with Poetry: Discovery and many other Brave Writer classes! Visit bravewriter.com/handwriting for our free handwriting and copywork printable! Check out the special offer at Talkbox.MOM/brave and start speaking a new language with your kids from day one! Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention If you’ve ever thought of trying out online music lessons, now is the time! Claim your free Maestro Music lessons at Maestromusic Free Music Lessons for Brave Writer Families | Maestro Music . Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book Shop Visit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs Subscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic , and Melissa’s Catalog of Enthusiasms Sign up for our Text Message Pod…","meta_description":"What changes when we stop treating homeschooling as something we do to our children and begin learning alongside them? Connection is at the heart of meani…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2639,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/brave-writer-745216/episodes/353-only-connect-the-power-of-partnership-in-homeschooling/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/brave-writer-745216/353-only-connect-the-power-of-partnership-in-homeschooling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}