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While educating children is a job of its own, many homeschooling parents also have a full-time job or side gig on top of that. You deserve support in all of those roles.Yael Schonbrun is a clinical psychologist, an assistant professor at Brown University, and co-host of Psychologists Off the Clock, a podcast about the science and practice of living well. She’s also the mother of three. Her academic research explores the interaction between relationship problems and mental health conditions and has a brand new book coming out called “Work, Parent, Thrive: 12 Science-Based Strategies to Ditch Guilt, Manage Overwhelm, and Grow Connection (When Everything Feels Like Too Much.”We get into why she wrote the book, how parents can balance the different roles they play in life, the value stress can play in our lives, using your values to guide your decisions, and more.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Work, Parent, ThriveYael's website: yaelschonbrun.comPodcast: Psychologists Off the ClockSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Our guest today is a Brave Writer mom, Emily Mohajeri Norris. She homeschooled her kids, using our Brave Writer program extensively. She and her children have taken online classes and used our writing manuals to boost their skills. She’s also read my books and applied what she learned there to her teaching and parenting while personalizing it to the needs of her and her family. But that’s not the most amazing thing about her. Both Emily and her son are contestants in the third season of LEGO Masters!Season 3 of LEGO Masters features 24 contestants competing in pairs against the show’s most ambitious challenges to date, with the hopes of winning a $100,000 dollar cash prize. We go into the story of how she built a family culture that allowed her son to dive deeply into his passion for LEGO building—and how investing deeply in any subject allows you to grow a rich vocabulary, and develop cross-disciplinary skills as well as a rich, meaningful life.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Interview with Emily and Liam: Arizona mom and son duo competing on nationally televised 'Lego Masters' showLEGO Masters: https://twitter.com/LEGOMastersFOX/status/1573024476459339776Sign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzFollow Emily on Instagram: @legomomemilyConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

As parents and caretakers, we are often torn between the trust we feel for our children and the worry that something will go wrong. These two are intrinsically opposed: Trust is the act of letting go of worry. That’s difficult to do when so much of parenting is wrapped up in worry—it gives us value. Let’s discuss the risks of trusting your child, the dangers of worrying too much, and some tips on how you can let go of a little more worry.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Sign up for Tea with Julie emails: https://bravewriter.com/teaBrave Learner Home Membership: https://bravewriter.com/special-offerSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Content warning: We deal with topics of evangelical Christianity and parenting in the United States. While this conversation may be welcoming for some, it could be triggering for others. Despite any personal views expressed by myself or our guest Bekah McNeel, know that Brave Writer is a non-sectarian company that happily celebrates and includes members who hold a wide variety of worldviews, religious beliefs, non-religious beliefs, backgrounds, and political perspectives.Bekah McNeel is the author of Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You Down: A Guide for Parents Questioning Their Faith. She’s a native of San Antonio, Texas where she’s been a reporter for nine years. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, The Public Justice Review, Chrisitan Science Monitors, Texas Tribune, and numerous other outlets. She’s a graduate of the London School of Economics where she earned an MSC in Media Studies. She’s also a wife and mother of two very busy boys.Here’s what you can expect in this podcast:Why has Christianity fallen for Millennials and what role do their parents play in that?Should children be baptized as a baby or only when they are old enough to consent?Why does Christianity push us to rely on authority figures—and why do many who leave the church never learn to shed that reliance?I know this is a difficult topic for many people. Whether you grew up religious and found yourself drifting away from the church, or you are still devoted and find it painful to hear these stories, know that the end goal here is for all of us to be able to move forward together.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Twitter: @BekahMcneelWebsite: bekahmcneel.comBook: Bringing Up Kids When the Church Lets You DownJoin our 7-Day Writing Blitz and take your kids’ writing to the next level! Visit bravewriter.com/writing-blitz to download itSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: 1 (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and CEO of Good Inside, discusses practical tools for parenting, including addressing video games, frustration tolerance, and dealing with resistant and angry children. They also explore empathy, boundaries, and collaboration in parenting. The podcast introduces 'Growing Brave Writers,' a product that teaches children how to write without perfectionism. It also discusses the impact of video game addiction and the use of mantras for homeschooling. The chapter ends with an invitation to join the membership community.

It feels like a natural part of teaching to look at our child’s work and note where it could be improved. Yet oftentimes, giving suggestions can often leave young writers feeling judged, inadequate, or underappreciated. It’s possible to offer your young writer editorial feedback without triggering a meltdown. I’ll share some tips you can use to give your kids helpful feedback that will help retain their confidence and independence.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Growing Brave Writers: store.bravewriter.com/products/growing-brave-writersFind the right Brave Writer program for your kids: bravewriter.com/stagesSign up for Tea with Julie emails: go.bravewriter.com/tea-with-julieSign up for Text Message Pod Ring: (833) 947-3684 and text the word PODWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

What’s clear to me is that parents are confusing two important issues. They care about their students getting the appropriate education and so they are prioritizing what they consider the right subjects taught in the right ways through the right programs.Meanwhile the child is resisting. That resistance is expressed as a global unhappiness with the subject or any effort required to address the subject. To create a desire to learn, the child must find the work personally meaningful and useful in some way. Let’s talk about how you can connect learning to something in the child’s current lifeYou can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:If your interested in learning more about our award-winning classes, visit bravewriter.com/classesHave suggestions for topics you’d like to hear discussed on the show? Reach out to our SMS platform at 1-833-947-3684 and text the word POD to be added to the group and text us any of your ideas, questions, or feedback.Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Teaching children life skills can be frustrating but worth it. The Bermuda Triangle of Education explains the common mistakes we make in teaching. Parents should focus on joy and pleasure in the learning process. Homeschoolers transitioning to public high school should do their research and prioritize parent-child relationship.

For homeschooling parents, happiness feels like the lowest level of ambition. When other parents would say “I only want my kids to be happy,” we’d scoff. We wanted our kids to be virtuous, to make a difference, to be leaders in their generation. But we parents have very little control—over our own lives, let alone the lives of our kids. The struggle to become an adult means entering a world of complexity and ambiguity, no matter how much we mothers want to protect our kids from it. I’m going to share a story of when I came to realize that, hey, this happiness thing may not be so bad.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:Text POD to 1-833-947-3684 in order to join our texting community and message us any suggestions you may have for future episodes.Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Jennifer Pepito and I have had many wonderful conversations on the WILD + FREE podcast, a community of moms seeking to give their children a beautiful childhood—whether that’s through homeschooling or not. She has a new book out now: Mothering by the Book: The Power of Reading Aloud to Overcome Fear and Recapture Joy. As parents, it’s common for us to feel afraid of things both big and small. You can read all of the self-help books out there, but one of the surest ways to overcome our fears is to hear the real stories of other moms navigating their own hardships and conquering them. We talk about the lessons you can learn from stories, combating perfectionism in parenting, and moving on from your mistakes.You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/Resources:thepeacefulpreschool.comRead: Mothering by the BookInstagram: @jenniferpepito | @thepeacefulpressWant help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-startedSign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitzConnect with Julie:Instagram: instagram.com/juliebravewriterTwitter: twitter.com/bravewriterFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter