Ever wonder why it’s hard to express yourself in writing?
Join Julie Bogart, myself, and the DITL community for a down-to-earth conversation about helping the resistant writer in all of us become brave writers.
In this episode, Julie shares her own journey from homeschool parent to national voice for authentic education, unpacking what writing really is and why so many of us, parents and kids alike, carry writing wounds. Together, we explore how to help our children find their voices through partnership, play, and trust, and how parents and kids can begin to heal their own relationships with writing along the way.
So, if you have a child who hides under the table when the pencil comes out or fills notebooks with stories, this conversation will leave you excited, hopeful, and equipped to support writing as a natural form of expression…not a performance.
What We Talk About
- Why writing begins with speech (and what that means for reluctant writers)
- The five natural stages of writing development
- Why freewriting and messy drafts matter more than perfect sentences
- How parents and students can repair their own writing trauma, it’s never too late
- What “writing off the page” looks like for kids in burnout or recovery
- The role of trust and nervous system safety in a child’s creative growth
Listen to the other episodes in the “Starting Where You Are” series:
Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart is a writer, thinker, educator, and mother who has poured all these roles into a mission: helping kids become brave, confident learners without tears or power struggles. Over 25 years ago, she founded Brave Writer, the award-winning writing program used by families in more than 190 countries.
Julie homeschooled her five children for 17 years, so she knows firsthand the joys, frustrations, and discoveries of educating at home. Her bestselling books — The Brave Learner and Raising Critical Thinkers — have become cornerstones for many homeschooling families. Her newest book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing, brings together her decades of experience to help parents transform reluctant writers into bold communicators.
Resources and Support
Connect with Julie
- Book: Help! My Kid Hates Writing by Julie Bogart
- More from Julie: juliebogartwriter.com | Brave Writer
Join the Community
Did this conversation leave you wanting more?
Our Day in the Life members stayed on for a live Q+A with Julie, diving deeper into real-life applications and parent questions. In fact, we studied writing together for an entire month.
If you’re raising an out-of-the-box, neurodivergent, or special needs child, you’ll find a warm homecoming inside the Day in the Life community. It’s a space for parents practicing flow over force, learning to trust the process, and supporting each other through the hard and beautiful work of homeschooling differently.
Doors open November 1st by invite only.
👉 Join the invite list here.
Stay Connected
- One-on-one coaching spots are full for the rest of the year, but you can join our newsletter or connect through the community for ongoing support and shared wisdom.
- Self-paced course on the 90-Minute School Day method.
- Guide Training™ is our signature live group deschooling program.
- Invite Kelly to speak about the 90-Minute School Day™.
I’d love to connect personally, find me on Instagram.
You’re doing a great job, let’s make it easier!
Kelly
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The 90-Minute School Day™ podcast aims to support all homeschooling families with a focus on neurodiverse families, with learning differences and unique learning styles. Be featured on the podcast by sharing your story, struggle or asking your question here. Or leave your recording by clicking the mic below.
