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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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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…
Delight-Directed Learner Turned Published Author | A Conversation with Millie Florence
We’ve all seen it—the spark in a child’s eye when they’re utterly captivated by a dream or idea. In the homeschooling community, we are uniquely positioned to fan that flame and guide our children towards pursuing their passions wholeheartedly. But how do we balance the nurturing of a dream with the practicalities of life and…
Unleashing Childhood Creativity in the Homeschool Environment
Let’s face it, as we juggle homeschooling and everyday life, the picture-perfect tidy home fantasy often falls by the wayside. But is a spotless environment really the benchmark of successful home management or homeschooling? Not at all. Instead, our homes should reflect a space of learning, loving, and, yes, living. It’s about keeping things orderly…
The Learning Game | A Conversation with Ana Lorena Fabrega
We’ve all been there — questioning the one-size-fits-all approach of traditional education. You’re probably aware that the natural instinct to learn can sometimes be stifled by conventional methods. So, how do we foster our kids’ love for learning in a way that’s tailored to their unique strengths and interests? The Quest for Knowledge Begins at…
Coping with Stress | Supporting Kids and Teens
Parenting and homeschooling are beautiful and rewarding journeys which present both challenges and opportunities for growth. Both those challenges and opportunities can cause stress, so let’s look at some effective ways of helping children and teens navigate that stress and anxiety. Understanding Stress Stress is a natural response to changes and challenges, both positive and…