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A practical resource to help you turn struggle into success and become the writing coach your kid needs—from the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer curriculum
Writing is often hard—for kids and for adults. How can we help our children get past the difficulties and learn the writing skills that are so necessary for communication, creativity, and critical thinking?
In Help! My Kid Hates Writing, Julie Bogart shares the secrets to breakthroughs in writing that have made her award-winning Brave Writer program a smash hit among homeschoolers and beyond. From unlocking the joys of freewriting to overcoming fear of the red pen, it blends useful advice and hands-on exercises with in-depth explanations of the underlying philosophy—and throws in more than a few pep talks for parents along the way.
Teach your kid not just what to write but how to write—and research, revise, and polish—with this encouraging and educational guide to language arts.
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing writing exercises and examples featured in the book.
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"Why write? That’s the powerful question Julie Bogart asks right from the start. Before you answer, this book is the life raft you never knew you needed. Parents, every fear you’ve ever had about writing or teaching your child to write will dissipate while reading this book. Julie does what she does best—takes you by the hand and gently shows you the way forward. She gives us all permission to become awesome adults while doing the hard work of parenting. I am a braver writer because of this book."
— Leslie M. Martino, author of The Joy of Slow
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Julie’s approach to writing instruction fits beautifully with my conscious parenting principles. She puts the child’s experience at the center of her pedagogy, which in turn allows a child to develop naturally as a writer. Parents will find practical help and relief in these pages.
— Dr. Shefali, New York Times bestselling author and clinical psychologist -
In an era of AI writing tools, Julie Bogart offers something irreplaceable: a warm, practical approach to helping children discover their own desire to write. She shows how to transform writing from a dreaded chore into a natural form of self-expression and connection. An invaluable guide for raising writers who write because they want to, not because they have to.
— Barbara Oakley, author of A Mind for Numbers and Learning How to Learn -
This book should be required reading for parents, teachers, and especially those who have chosen to guide their children’s education at home as parent-teachers. In this book, Julie provides all the intel we crave, but most importantly, she gives us confidence. I’m prepared to cheer my kids on as they express themselves through writing, and it will be so much fun!
— Amber O’Neal Johnson, author of Soul School and A Place to Belong -
Warning: Help! My Kid Hates Writing may lead to a wave of young, confident writers! Julie Bogart’s guide transforms writing from a dreaded task into an adventure in self-expression. With practical advice and heartfelt insights, she empowers kids to find their voice, making writing a tool for self-discovery. A must-read for anyone wanting to turn reluctant writers into brave, creative communicators.
— Leah Boden, author of Modern Miss Mason -
You’ve seen it on your kids’ faces; you’ve probably felt it yourself: a reluctance to write. Julie Bogart understands those feelings and where they originate, and she knows how to coach writers of all ages past the discomfort to the place where writing becomes an experience of discovery and delight. I can already tell this is a book I’m going to want a spare copy of—one to keep and one to share.
— Melissa Wiley, author of The Nerviest Girl in the World and cohost of the Brave Writer podcast
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About Julie Bogart
Julie Bogart is the creator of the Brave Writer program, teaching writing and language arts to thousands of families each year. She homeschooled her five now grown children for seventeen years and is the creator of The Homeschool Alliance, which supports homeschooling parents through coaching and teaching.