Join host Kaitlin Zara and beloved homeschool leader Julie Bogart (author of Help! My Kid Hates Writing) for a fun, deep, and freeing conversation about how to teach writing the right way at home. They dive into:
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The dangers of losing kids’ writing voice in the age of AI
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How to truly motivate reluctant writers without worksheets
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Why spelling and grammar don’t need to be taught the way you were taught
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Tips for homeschooling high schoolers without killing creativity
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Why creative and academic writing are not opposites—and how to make the essay process feel natural
Whether you're a parent of a budding comic book author, a teen blogger, or a child who flat-out refuses to write, this episode is packed with practical tools, encouraging stories, and a whole lot of homeschool joy.
Thank you to this episode's sponsor, Benedictine College, located in the small, picturesque town of Atchison, Kansas. Benedictine College is Newman Guide recommended, as well as a top college according to the US News and the Wall Street Journal. It is Homeschool Friendly, with a very family-oriented atmosphere, small class sizes, and outstanding ministry & student life programming. Go to https://www.benedictine.edu/ to learn more!
SHOW NOTES:
Purchase Help! My Kid Hates Writing at https://amzn.to/3KiMgjV
Meet Julie Bogart and learn more about Brave Writer at https://bravewriter.com/about/about-julie
You can find Julie and Brave Writer on social media at:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bravewriter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliebravewriter/
Substack: https://juliebogart.substack.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bravewriter
Read Why Learn Creative Writing in High School? at https://homeschoolconnections.com/why-learn-creative-writing-in-high-school/
You'll also find Homeschool Connections Podcast on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hsc_online/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/homeschoolingsaints/
Make sure to check out our Catholic Homeschool Blog for more homeschooling tips, support, and practical help!
Visit our Podcast page at Catholic Homeschool Podcast.
For additional help with joyful writing instruction, see Aquinas Writing Advantage (AWA) at https://awa.homeschoolconnections.com/ (AWA is a Homeschool Connections program).
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