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349. Preparing for the First Week of Homeschool
What if the best first day of homeschool begins long before the first lesson?
As summer stretches toward a new school year, we’re talking about the ki…
2 months, 1 week ago
348. Kids Don't Learn the Way You Think They Do
What if rigor isn’t about children sitting still, pushing through tedium, and finishing every worksheet without complaint?
In this episode, we reimagi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
347. ADHD and Homeschooling Part 2
Have you ever wondered whether your scattered systems, duplicate scissors, or frozen to-do list are actually character flaws, or clues to how your br…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
346. ADHD and Homeschooling Part 1
What if the neurodivergence in your homeschool is not only in your child, but in you?
In this honest and eye-opening conversation, we explore what hap…
3 months ago
345. DIY Writing Retreats for Kids
What if a writing retreat didn’t require a plane ticket to Ireland?
This week, we explore what makes writing feel spacious, playful, and alive. From J…
3 months, 1 week ago
344. Courageous Divorce: An Interview with Alisha Roth
What happens when faith, prayer, endurance, and every “right” effort still do not make a marriage safe?
In this brave and deeply honest conversation,…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
343. Partnership Writing with Dawn Smith
Why teach writing when AI can generate paragraphs in seconds?
In this episode, Melissa Wiley talks with Brave Writer president Dawn Smith about why w…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
342. Brave Learning and Academics
What if academic standards didn’t have to threaten your homeschool rhythm?
In this episode, we explore how to translate grade-level expectations into…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
341. What If My Child Won't Finish the Lesson?
When is schoolwork really finished? If your child refuses the last five math problems, drags through copywork, or resists the assignment you carefull…
4 months ago
340. Family Favorites: Resources and Routines Beloved by Melissa’s Kids
What if your best homeschool resources are the small routines, songs, snacks, and tools your kids remember years later?
In this episode, we gather a t…
4 months, 1 week ago