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290. Beyond the Classroom: Embracing the Unique Journey of Homeschooling

Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

Books, Arts, Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Education

4.8 • 904 Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 62 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

Do you ever wonder what makes homeschooling truly different from traditional school? In this episode, we explore the real meaning of “home” in home education. We discuss the flexibility, comfort, and connection that only learning at home can offer, and why the heart of homeschooling isn’t about rigid schedules or perfect cooperation. Instead, it’s about nurturing curiosity, making learning relevant to your child’s world, and embracing big, juicy conversations that help both parent and child grow.

If you’re curious about how to make learning come alive in your home—or if you’re struggling with doubts about socialization, grade levels, or your own readiness—this episode offers fresh perspective and encouragement. Join us as we reimagine what education can look like beyond the classroom. Tune in to hear more stories, insights, and practical advice for your unique homeschooling journey!


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0:49.5

Hello, friends. Welcome to the Brave Writer podcast. We have something really fun for you this week.

0:58.3

A couple of weeks ago, Julie hosted a series of webinars called Welcome Home, and these were talks that she gave for new and returning homeschoolers.

1:09.8

And today, we're going to share with you the first of those webinars.

1:13.6

It is called Beyond the Classroom, Embracing the Unique Journey of Homechooling.

1:19.6

This is something to listen to to find out if homeschooling is a good fit for your family.

1:25.8

This webinar will help you to understand the difference between

1:29.2

school at home and homeschool. We'll look at how to give your kids the education and love of learning

1:36.2

that you want for them. So pour a cup of tea and enjoy.

1:47.6

Greetings, everyone.

1:53.5

I'm Julie Bogart, and it's great to have you here today for our first of three webinars.

1:55.0

Please come right in.

1:57.1

Welcome home.

2:03.0

A lot of times when you hear their words, homeschool, our minds kind of go to the school, and we kind of skip over the word home. A lot of times when you hear their words, homeschool, our minds kind of go to the school and we kind of skip over the word home. I remember when Noah was like five years old,

2:09.0

kindergarten age, we had just started homeschooling and I had to go to the pediatrician.

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