365. Awesome Adulting—Getting Smart Edition

What if one of the best things you could do for your homeschool is pursue something that interests YOU?

We often pour so much energy into our children's education that we forget to nourish our own minds. But when we make time for our curiosity, whether that's learning guitar, studying history, or joining a book club, our enthusiasm becomes contagious.

We're exploring why intellectual development matters for homeschooling parents, how everyday interests can spark unexpected learning opportunities, and why we should stop saving our passions for after the kids are asleep.

Tune in and discover how being an “awesome adult” can enliven your entire homeschool!

Resources:

Here’s the “Sparketype” quiz Julie and Melissa mentionedRegistration is open now for Movie Discussion Club: Aquatic Adventures and many other Brave Writer classes!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attentionFind our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopVisit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!)Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa’s books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World.Find community at the Brave Learner HomeLearn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa’s Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.com

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Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriter

Connect with Melissa:

Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.social

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