The 7 Biggest Writing Mistakes

Homeschool is a Work of Heart · Aug 20, 2026 · 18m

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After more than 30 years of teaching writing, I’ve seen the same mistakes trip families up again and again. And most of them come from parents who are genuinely trying to do the right thing.

In this episode, I’m sharing the seven biggest writing mistakes I see homeschool families make and, more importantly, what to do instead.

We’ll talk about why you don’t need to wait until your child is older to begin writing, why spelling and grammar don’t have to come first, why young writers need coaching before independence, and why simply writing more doesn’t necessarily create a…