317. Hygge Homeschool for the Holidays
Brave Writer
Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley
4.8 • 927 Ratings
🗓️ 10 December 2025
⏱️ 57 minutes
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Summary
As the leaves turn and the days shorten, there's a distinct shift in the air – it's the cozy season, a time for warmth, reflection, and connection. This season, we're revisiting one of our favorite conversations about embracing the Danish concept of hygge (pronounced “hoo-ga”) in our homeschooling journey. Hygge is all about creating a warm atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life with good people. It's the warmth of morning light streaming through the window, the comfort of a hot cup of cocoa, the joy of a shared story.
In this replayed episode, we delve into how hygge can transform the homeschooling experience. As the season changes, so does the rhythm of our homes and our approach to education. It's a time to slow down, to savor, and to connect more deeply with our children through learning and play.
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- Your Very Own Village (free pdf): https://www.onwardheroes.com/yourveryownvillage
- MouseGuard RPG: https://www.mouse-guard.net/rpg
- English Tea Store: englishteastore.com
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| 0:50.1 | Hello, friends. |
| 0:51.7 | Welcome to the Brave Rider podcast. |
| 0:57.7 | This week, there's a decided nip in the air here in the Pacific Northwest where I live. With wintry weather and the holiday season zooming into view, |
| 1:05.0 | Julie and I are both ready to lean into coziness and warmth. And that means Hugga, the Danish concept of consciously creating a warm atmosphere for fellowship |
| 1:17.0 | and rest. |
| 1:18.6 | To help you embrace Huga in your homeschool this holiday season, here's a replay of an episode |
| 1:25.0 | that we recorded a couple of years ago, one of our favorite |
| 1:28.7 | discussions ever. |
| 1:30.7 | Pour yourself a mug of something delightful and settle in for a delicious listen. |
| 1:37.0 | And when you're finished, we would love to hear from you about your favorite ways of cultivating |
| 1:42.0 | coziness. |
| 1:43.0 | Greetings, Melissa. favorite ways of cultivating coziness. |
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