In this THROWBACK episode, I sit down with Julie to discuss the importance of raising critical thinkers and what it means to truly invite teenagers into deeper thinking. Julie shares the inspiration behind herbook Becoming a Critical Thinker, a self-guided experience designed to help teens develop independent thought, curiosity, and intellectual confidence through journaling, reflection, and meaningful questions.

The Brave Writer Website

The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart

Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart

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In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Daley of The Homeschool How To Podcast to talk about what really pushed her into homeschooling — from working inside government systems to realizing why traditional education doesn't work for most families. They discuss de-schooling, curriculum myths, unschooling, screen exposure, and why relationship always comes before academics.

If you're on the fence about homeschooling or feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will bring clarity and peace.

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Getting teens to talk isn't about fixing their feelings—it's about creating emotional safety. In this episode, we talk about how parents can become a safe place for teens to open up, why advice often shuts conversations down, and how simple presence builds trust over time.

We explore:

• Why availability matters more than schedules

• How listening without fixing changes everything

• Why side-by-side conversations work better than face-to-face

• How personality and timing affect when kids open up

• What Winnie-the-Pooh and Eeyore teach us about sitting with hard feelings

If you've ever wondered why your teen says "nothing" or "I'm fine," this conversation will help you understand what they may actually be asking for.

Hold on To Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld

109. Reclaiming the Hearts of Your Kids

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We didn't make education better—we made it more complicated. In this episode, I compare modern textbooks to books from 1877 and explain why kids are struggling with math, grammar, and learning today—and how simpler, classical methods may be the answer.

The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America by Charlotte Iserbyt ONLINE FREE

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What if learning disabilities aren't permanent? In this powerful conversation, educational therapist Lorraine Driscoll explains why IEPs, tutoring, and medication often miss the real problem — and how the brain can actually change. We talk neuroplasticity, sensory integration, labels, homeschooling, and the hidden reasons kids struggle with reading, focus, and self-regulation. This episode will completely change how you see your child's potential.

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We were told cursive was outdated. But the science says otherwise. In this episode, I make the research-backed case for why cursive isn't about pretty handwriting—it's about building better brains, stronger readers, and more focused learners. If you homeschool or are questioning the modern school model, this one might change how you think about writing forever.

Brain Research:

The Effects of Handwriting Experience on Literacy Learning

The Importance of Cursive Handwriting Over Typewriting for Learning in the Classroom: A High-Density EEG Study of 12-Year-Old Children and Young Adults

Why Does Writing by Hand Promote Better and Faster Learning?

The Effects of Handwriting Experience on Literacy Learning

Promoting Handwriting Fluency for Preschool and Elementary-Age Students: Meta-Analysis and Meta-Synthesis of Research From 2000 to 2020

Beyond the Loops: The Scientific Case for Cursive Handwriting in Supporting Dysgraphia and Letter Reversals

Teaching of cursive writing in the first year of primary school: Effect on reading and writing skills

Connecting Writing to the Brain, Literacy, and Technology

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The Good and the Beautiful Cursive Curriculum

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Grammar doesn't have to be boring or confidence-crushing. Janae Daniels talks with literacy expert Patti McGee about teaching grammar and writing in a way that actually works—especially for homeschoolers, reluctant writers, and kids transitioning out of public school.

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Not Your Granny's Grammar by Patty McGee

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