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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Homeschool Rising | A Conversation with Christy Faith
As a homeschooling parent, you might find yourself bombarded by curriculum catalogs, educational philosophies blasting you on social media, and a confusing array of advice that seems to contradict itself at every turn. With all these resources, the path should be clear—yet here you are, steeped in self-doubt and wondering if homeschooling is indeed right […]
Cultivating Curiosity for a Thriving Homeschool
When it comes to educating children at home, it’s essential to foster an environment that is not only conducive to learning but is rich in resources and experiences that encourage their natural curiosity. Rethinking Education At Home In traditional schooling, subjects are often weighted equally, leading some to question the message this system sends to […]
Thriving Together | Creating Supportive Environments in Homeschooling
As homeschoolers, we journey through an intriguing landscape of educational philosophy, parenting styles, and community involvement. This dynamic can leave us with questions about balancing community involvement, work, learning, and parenting simultaneously. NOTE: This episode as been re-edited due to one of the guest’s sound issues. In the previously uploaded episode it seemed like the […]
Self-Compassion for a Healthier Mindset | A Conversation with Michelle Brownell
The best part of homeschooling can be found in the tiny moments—the laughter shared over an interesting problem or the excitement of a new discovery. These make up the tapestry of educational and emotional growth. But sometimes, amidst lesson plans and life lessons, we must pause and acknowledge that the path of homeschooling is as […]
Homeschooling with Clarity, Confidence, and Calm | A Conversation with Michelle Brownell
Imagine this: It’s a regular weekday, and you’re deep into homeschooling your bright and quirky kids. While juggling all the activities, household chores, and community responsibilities and starting to feel overwhelmed, you realize how important it is to set boundaries and say “no” sometimes. It can be hard to juggle everything, but maintaining your mental […]
Benefits of Keeping It Playful With Teens
Remember when your teenager was a toddler, and playtime was an endless adventure? Just because they’re older now doesn’t mean that play has lost its value. In fact, engaging in age-appropriate play is a critical part of their growth and development, even during the teen years. As homeschoolers, we have the unique opportunity to weave […]