251. The Joy of Slow with Leslie Martino

Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

Books, Arts, Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Education

4.8 • 904 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2024

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Once you view time as a gift to be savored, you can start to naturally exchange agendas for rhythms and arbitrary expectations for deep learning. This is one of the takeaway messages from The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschool Learning, a book by experienced homeschooling mom Leslie Martino.

Leslie is our guest on the program today. She earned bachelor and master’s degrees in education from Columbia University, taught as an elementary school teacher, and now homeschools her four kids, ages 10-14. Her book is a meditation on the joy of slow as well as a how-to guide for homeschooling families.

In our conversation today, we dive into creating time and space for critical reflection, the importance of depth over breadth, and savoring joyful connection with our loved ones. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by the question, “Are my kids learning fast enough?” this episode will (hopefully) bring a little peace and calm to your soul.

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0:57.0	Hello, I'm Melissa Wiley, Julie Bogart's co-host here on the Brave Writer Podcast. Julie is taking a few weeks away from the podcast to work on her new book, but we have a treat for you today. I am joined by a very
1:06.8	special guest who brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to the homeschooling
1:12.2	community.
1:13.0	Leslie Martino is an educator, speaker, coach,
1:18.0	and the homeschooling mom of four kids.
1:21.0	She has dedicated her life to understanding and nurturing the
1:26.5	way children see and experience the world. She holds a BA and MA in
1:32.2	education from Columbia University and has experience as both
1:36.4	an elementary school teacher and a graduate school adjunct professor.
1:41.4	I am thrilled to have Leslie on the show today to discuss her new book
1:45.8	The Joy of Slow restoring balance and wonder to homeschool learning. Before we dive into our conversation,
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