TPP 329: Julie Bogart on Moving Through Writing Resistance for Differently Wired Kids
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Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
41 min
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6 chapters
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The resistance is not about you. Ever. It's about what makes the child feel good. So when the child says, I don't want to write, they're not thinking to themselves, how can I show my parent I'm defying their authority? They're thinking, how can I avoid doing a painful thing? So if we reframe resistance as a child trying to protect that small, fragile self that is starting to emerge, we can actually lend it more support. Oh, writing is painful. You know what? I'm on your team. What can we do to make this experience less painful for you? I'm happy to try anything.
Welcome to Tilled Parenting, a podcast featuring interviews and conversations aimed at inspiring, informing, and supporting parents raising differently wired kids. I'm your host, Debbie Rieber, and welcome to the summer season. I hope the podcast break wasn't too long, but I promise it was worth it for the incredible conversations I've had over the past months and am queuing up to share with you this season. Today's episode features an eye-opening conversation with author and educator Julie Bogart on how to help kids who have resistance around writing. Which I have a hunch is something many of you out there listening are familiar with. Julie is the mastermind behind the Brave Writer program, the Brave Writer podcast, and really thoughtful content on all things kids writing, learning with confidence, and critical thinking.
She is the perfect person to explore this topic with. What I thought might be an interview that focused on the nuts and bolts of writing ended up being a very moving and inspiring lesson about self expression and trust.
What is writing resistance and why do kids feel it?
Julie and I talked about how separating the mechanical and self expression parts of writing can help kids experience less resistance, how to break through barriers students might have when it comes to expressing themselves, and what Julie identifies as performance anxiety. anxiety at the heart of a child's struggles to get started, putting those words down on the page. Julie also shared some fantastic advice on how to change the script around writing resistance and where to get started for parents who are experiencing this at home. Before we dive in, let me tell you a little bit more about Julie. Julie Bogart is known for her common sense parenting and education advice. She's the author of the beloved book The Brave Learner, which has brought so much joy and freedom to home educators.
And her new book, Raising Critical Thinkers, offers parents a lifeline in navigating the complex digital world our kids are confronting. Her award-winning innovative online writing program Brave Writer has been around for more than 20 years, and it has reached students in nearly 200 countries. If you have a struggling writer, I hope this episode gives you comfort and confidence to meet your child where they're at and make meaningful progress in a way that feels good for the whole family. Before I get to that, if what I'm doing at Tilt Parenting and the guests I bring onto the show are providing support and encouragement and hope for your family, and you're ready to dive deeper with me and up level your parenting progress, I invite you to check out my membership community, The Differently Wired Club.
Think virtual office hours, coaching calls, expert guests, monthly themes, connection with other parents like you, and much more. I used to only open the doors three times a year, but now there is an enrollment window open at the end of every month. Curious to know more? Visit tiltparenting.com slash club for all the details and to get pre-registered. That's tiltparenting.com slash club. And now here is my conversation with Julie.
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Chapters
6 chapters
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–2:14
2
What is writing resistance and why do kids feel it?
2:14–11:08
3
How does separating mechanics from self‑expression reduce writing resistance?
11:08–11:53
4
What is performance anxiety and how does it block a child’s writing start?
11:53–16:16
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How can parents re‑frame resistance as a child protecting their fragile self?
16:16–26:30
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What are practical ways to break through a child’s writing barrier (free writing, dictation, jot‑down)?
26:30–41:41
Speakers
2 identifiedMore from Full-Tilt Parenting: Strategies, Insights, and Connection for Parents Raising Neurodivergent Children
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