School to Homeschool

In this THROWBACK episode, I sit down with Julie to discuss the importance of raising critical thinkers and what it means to truly invite teenagers into deeper thinking. Julie shares the inspiration behind herbook Becoming a Critical Thinker, a self-guided experience designed to help teens develop independent thought, curiosity, and intellectual confidence through journaling, reflection, and meaningful questions.
The Brave Writer Website
The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart
Raising Critical Thinkers by Julie Bogart
Brave Writer Online Classes
Raising Critical Thinkers Workbook
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In this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Daley of The Homeschool How To Podcast to talk about what really pushed her into homeschooling — from working inside government systems to realizing why traditional education doesn't work for most families. They discuss de-schooling, curriculum myths, unschooling, screen exposure, and why relationship always comes before academics.
If you're on the fence about homeschooling or feeling overwhelmed, this conversation will bring clarity and peace.
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Instagram: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast
Facebook: TheHomeschoolHowToPodcast
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Getting teens to talk isn't about fixing their feelings—it's about creating emotional safety. In this episode, we talk about how parents can become a safe place for teens to open up, why advice often shuts conversations down, and how simple presence builds trust over time.
We explore:
Why availability matters more than schedules

How listening without fixing changes everything

Why side-by-side conversations work better than face-to-face

How personality and timing affect when kids open up

What Winnie-the-Pooh and Eeyore teach us about sitting with hard feelings

If you've ever wondered why your teen says "nothing" or "I'm fine," this conversation will help you understand what they may actually be asking for.
Hold on To Your Kids by Dr. Gordon Neufeld
109. Reclaiming the Hearts of Your Kids
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Meet Dr. Theresa Lyons — international autism educator, Ivy League scientist, and autism parent. She's the founder and CEO of Navigating AWEtism, a groundbreaking platform that transforms the overwhelming complexity of autism science into clear, actionable steps for families. With a Ph.D. from Yale and a deeply personal mission, Dr. Lyons has worked with parents in over 21 countries, bringing evidence-based strategies that change lives. Today, she'll share how her unique blend of rigorous science and real-world experience is giving parents what they've never had before: clarity, confidence, and a roadmap for progress.
 
Connect with Dr. Theresa Lyons
https://www.youtube.com/@NavigatingAWEtism
https://www.instagram.com/navigating_awetism/
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresamlyonsphd/
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https://navigatingawetism.com/
https://awetism.net/
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We didn't make education better—we made it more complicated. In this episode, I compare modern textbooks to books from 1877 and explain why kids are struggling with math, grammar, and learning today—and how simpler, classical methods may be the answer.
The Deliberate Dumbing Down of America by Charlotte Iserbyt ONLINE FREE
Vintage Book List Link
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