by Colleen Kessler | Nov 30, 2020 | Giftedness and Intensity, Kindness
You know by now how fiercely gifted children feel about justice. “He got 9 chocolate chips in his cookie and I only got eight!” “She didn’t have to go to her room when she did that!” “Why do I have to clean this up when I...
by Colleen Kessler | Oct 26, 2020 | Family, Kindness
Please hear me. You cannot do it all. Little ones are such a blessing. They keep us laughing, guessing, and covered in sticky kisses. But it’s easy to lose focus of what’s important when you’re home with them all day long… and you have older kids homeschooling...
by Podcast Team | Jul 8, 2020 | Anxiety, Creativity, Family, Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Kindness, Podcast, self-directed learning
Gentle parenting, natural homeschooling and simple living can seem like lofty goals for many of us, but are they really? Colleen explores these ideas and more with Rachel Rainbolt of Sage Family, who has created a lasting culture of connection and...
by Colleen Kessler | Jul 7, 2020 | Family, Kindness
We had a tough day last week. The house was a wreck. Dishes piled up in the sink. Rice from the rice bin was scattered everywhere. And the kids’ room… oh my. The floor was covered – pillows, blankets, used pull-ups, stuffed animals, trash, LEGO – you name it, and it...
by Podcast Team | Apr 22, 2020 | Anxiety, Family, Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Kindness, Podcast
Gifted children have characteristics that can often cause them to struggle socially and emotionally. In today’s episode, Colleen shares an audioblog — an article that first appeared on the site — outlining some common challenges facing gifted kids and offering real...
by Colleen Kessler | Feb 19, 2018 | Giftedness and Intensity, Homeschool, Kindness
I sat down recently to begin planning out what all we’d learn about for Black History Month. The more I read, the more excited I felt to share such a rich heritage with my children, and the more grateful I felt to live during a time when our education is only...