The Raising Lifelong Learners podcast helps parents — especially homeschooling parents — encourage their differently-wired kids to learn, explore passions, cultivate creativity, and become fascinated by the world around them. Join host Colleen Kessler — educational consultant, gifted specialist, author, and speaker — for interviews, audioblogs, tips, and encouragement to help your differently-wired kiddos become lifelong learners — children who know that they can find the answers to anything they want to know if they can just view their world with play, passion, and fascination.
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Tackling Perfectionism | A Conversation with Lisa Van Gemert
Parenting gifted children comes with its own set of challenges, and perfectionism is often a significant part of the journey. As parents, particularly homeschooling parents, it is important to understand and help our children navigate through their perfectionistic tendencies. Let’s dive into what perfectionism looks like in gifted children and how we can help our […]
Building Strong Family Teams | Tips for Connection and Collaboration
In the whirlwind of daily life, especially within a homeschooling environment, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks and responsibilities on your plate. That’s why building a strong family team may just transform the way your household operates and thrives together. Homeschooling parents know all too well the challenge of […]
Navigating Intensity and Giftedness | Insights from Christine Fonseca
Raising gifted children often feels like you’re carrying the weight of a thousand questions while navigating a winding, uphill road. If you’re a homeschooling parent of a gifted child, you’ve likely asked yourself many times, “Am I doing this right?” or “Why is my child behaving this way?” Let’s explore the complexities of giftedness, its […]
Homeschooling Success | The Role of Strong Family Connections
Have you found yourself wondering how to maintain a strong family connection while homeschooling? Being with your children all the time can sometimes blur the lines between being a parent and being an educator. But creating and nurturing those family bonds is crucial not only for your homeschooling success but also for your children’s overall […]
Sparkschooling | Engaging Children in Music, Art, and STEM
Homeschooling is a unique adventure, a deeply personal journey you go on with your children. It’s about more than academics; it’s about sparking a thirst for learning that lasts a lifetime. Imagine blending the thrill of discovery with the foundational aspects of education. Homeschooling does exactly that. Parents can integrate subjects like art, […]
Embracing Play for Teens | Growth and Resilience
As our children grow from childhood into the complex world of adolescence, it’s tempting to sideline play in favor of more serious activities like academics and extracurriculars. However, integrating play into the lives of teens and preteens is not just beneficial; it’s essential. Let’s dive into why play remains crucial during the older years and […]