About this episode
The episode discusses essential life skills for children and the role of homeschooling in teaching these skills.
What do our kids actually need to know before they leave home? In this episode, we explore the everyday life skills that often get overlooked, from tying shoes and folding laundry to handling money, filling out forms, speaking with customer service, hosting guests, managing time, and learning how to do what life requires next. We talk about why practical competence is part of education, not separate from it, and why homeschooling gives us a beautiful chance to teach these skills in real life, at the right moment. Join us for a conversation about raising capable, confident kids who know how to participate fully in the world. Resources: Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book Shop Brave Writer class registration is open! Visit Julie’s Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie’s new book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programs Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention Subscribe to Julie’s Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie…
People in this episode
Hosts: Julie Bogart, Melissa Wiley
Topics covered
- life skills
- homeschooling
- practical competence
- raising kids
- education
Keywords
- life skills
- homeschooling
- education
- practical competence
- raising kids
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Brave Writer, CTCmath.com, Brave Learner Home, Brave Writer Book Shop, Julie’s Substack
Products: Help! My Kid Hates Writing
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