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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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Fostering Creativity and Critical Thinking | A Conversation with Puzzlemaker Eric Berlin
Most homeschool parents dream to find materials that will spark their children’s curiosity and encourage them to learn through play. And there is value in stimulating your kiddos’ imaginations through interactive activities like puzzles and mental challenges. In addition to passing the time, puzzles are great mental exercises and opportunities to hone a variety of…
Changing Rhythms | Homeschooling in Sync with the Seasons
Picture this: The birds are singing, and the days are getting longer. Spring has finally sprung, and with it, the itch to change things up a bit in your homeschool environment. We all know that shaking up the routine can sometimes be just the thing to rejuvenate our homeschooling journey and our children’s love for…
Insights on Homeschooling and Entrepreneurship | A Conversation with Samantha Shank
When you first start homeschooling, you’re often met with a whirl of questions and curiosities. How will you navigate the minefields of social expectations, academic achievements, and, most importantly, prepare your children for success in a world that’s constantly evolving? As homeschooling families, we know all too well the challenges and triumphs that come with…
Fostering Teamwork | The Power of Collaborative Learning in Homeschooling
As homeschooling parents, we often run a one-person show, creating lesson plans, watching for progress, and playing the dual role of parent and teacher. But what if we invited more players onto our educational stage to enrich the learning experience for our children? Imagine the transformative power of learners coming together, sharing insights, and building…
Building Strong Writers at Home | Insights from Occupational Therapist Sarah Collins
Parenting multiple children of varying needs and abilities is akin to juggling on a unicycle—both exciting and challenging in equal measure. As a homeschooling parent, I’ve had my share of furrowed brows over a myriad of educational puzzles, not least the puzzle of teaching handwriting. Is it perplexing to you, too? You’re not alone! Let’s…
A Thriving Homeschool | Strategies for Setting Boundaries
When it comes to homeschooling, striking the right balance between teaching responsibilities and personal life can be like walking a tightrope. It’s an intricate dance of dedication to our children’s education while also honoring boundaries that ensure family time, personal space, and self-care are not compromised. As homeschooling parents, carving out these boundaries is not…