{"podcast":{"title":"HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast","slug":"homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441","podcast_index_feed_id":248441,"rss_url":"https://homeschoolthinktank.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://homeschoolthinktank.com/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/2/b/5/f2b5937b3e31325127a2322813b393ee/HomeSchool-ThinkTank-Parenting-Podcast_Cover_1650x1650_2024.10.12_v1.jpg","author":"HomeSchool ThinkTank, LLC","episode_count":67,"summary":"Welcome to the HomeSchool ThinkTank Parenting Podcast, hosted by homeschooling consultant, certified life coach, and longtime homeschool mom Jackie Wiebe. Each week, you'll get practical homeschooling advice, thoughtful parenting tips, and the inspiration you need to create a homeschool experience that truly works for your family. HomeSchoolThinkTank.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T22:18:44.397409+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441"},"episode":{"title":"Why Handwriting Still Matters in a Digital World","slug":"why-handwriting-still-matters-in-a-digital-world","published_at":"2026-03-03T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441/why-handwriting-still-matters-in-a-digital-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441","url":"https://homeschoolthinktank.com/homeschool-handwriting-curriculum/","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/homeschoolthinktank/Importance-of-Handwriting_2026.01.28_HomeSchool-ThinkTank_Mixdown_1.mp3?dest-id=1165766","summary":"In a world where kids learn to swipe before they can write, is handwriting still worth teaching? In this episode, we explore why teaching your children to write by hand—both print and cursive—is still essential. You'll discover the hidden benefits of handwriting, how it impacts brain development, memory, and learning, and why it's more than just a lost art. Get more information about handwriting and resources at the link below: Homeschool Handwriting Curriculum Guide Sign up for our newsletter and get a free consultation © 2018–2026 HomeSchool ThinkTank, LLC. All Rights Reserved.","meta_description":"In a world where kids learn to swipe before they can write, is handwriting still worth teaching? In this episode, we explore why teaching your children to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1149,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441/episodes/why-handwriting-still-matters-in-a-digital-world/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/homeschool-thinktank-parenting-podcast-248441/why-handwriting-still-matters-in-a-digital-world.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}