RLL #102: A Conversation about Connection with Shawna Wingert
Today, we begin featuring a new type of podcast episode at Raising Lifelong Learners with Colleen Kessler, what we're calling "A Conversation About." Colleen will be meeting with Shawna Wingert of Different By Design Learning at least monthly to discuss...
RLL #101: Project-Based Learning with Cindy West
Over the years, I have seen many parents of often quirky, definitely "out of the box" thinkers struggle to get their kiddos invested in their own learning. One way to engage our gifted and twice exceptional kiddos at their own level is through project-based...
RLL #100: A Celebration of 100 Episodes!
It hardly seems possible we could be at our 100th Episode so quickly but here we are! These last few years have been a blast and we've had so much fun learning about our gifted / 2e / quirky, out-of-the-box kiddos while recording these episodes. We thought it would...
RLL #99: Guest Host Shawna Wingert Reads from Raising Resilient Sons
We all want to raise our kiddos to bounce back from adversity, stand up for what’s right, and nurture their relationships — helping them grow into the strong individuals they’re meant to be. The goal (and sincere hope) of Colleen's book, Raising Resilient...
RLL #98: Enjoying Literature with Kendra Fletcher
Nearly every level of learning involves literature in some form, but the study of literature is really more than simply reciting plot lines or following themes. In this podcast, Colleen speaks with Kendra Fletcher, long-time homeschooler and teacher of all things...
RLL #97: (Facebook Live) Empowering Kids Through Homeschool Buy-In
In this episode (which originally aired as a Facebook Live), Colleen discusses how getting your kiddos on "your team" when it comes to homeschooling is the single best thing you can do to help your homeschool journey go smoothly. She outlines with practical steps...
RLL #96: Finding Learning Opportunities with Dennis DeNoia
Our quirky kids become happier and more willing learners when they are allowed to pursue their own interests beyond any academic requirements. Today, Colleen speaks with extraordinary math instructor and friend, Dennis DeNoia of Mr. D Math, about seeing learning...
RLL #95: [Audioblog] When the World Overwhelms Your Anxious Child | How You Can Help
The truth is, anxious kids can get overwhelmed a lot. While current events seem especially dire, there will always be things happening that are hard for our anxious children to understand or even remain calm about. It's our responsibility to give them...
RLL #94: The Importance of Music with Jessica Peresta
Music and music education has been found to impact learning in so many ways. It engages nearly all areas of the brain at the same time, aids brain development and motor skills of younger children, strengthens language processing while relaxing the mind,...
RLL #93: 7 Tips and Strategies for Boosting Emotional Resilience in Your Kids
Resilience is the learned ability to "bounce back" from stress, adversity, failure, challenges, or sometimes even trauma. Our kids need to develop resilience as they grow, because it is an important skill they will draw on as adults. Listen today as Colleen...
