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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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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…
Gifted and Distractible with Julie Skolnick
Homeschooling is an incredibly personal and varied experience, and when it comes to understanding gifted children, sometimes even the most well-equipped parents can find themselves searching for answers. “But… what’s wrong with him?” is a question you’ve probably asked yourself as you faced certain behaviors that seemed out of place or misunderstood. When Giftedness Looks…
Cultivating Commitment and Follow Through
Commitment is a virtue that invariably separates the successful from the rest. As parents, educators, and caretakers, our foremost job is to embed the value of commitment within our children, transforming them into resilient and passionate lifelong learners. It’s important to think about the nuances of nurturing commitment. Shifting to Intrinsic Motivation The initial approach…
How a Return to Outside Play Will Help Our Kids Thrive with Ginny Yurich
In our fast-paced, digitally-driven world, the enchantments of screens often lure both children and adults indoors, disconnecting us from the wonders of the natural world. Ginny Yurich, the visionary behind the “1000 Hours Outside” movement, seeks to restore this balance, offering profound insights into the impact of nature on child development and homeschooling. Inspired by…
Nurturing a Strength-Based Approach to Learning in Homeschooling
Strengths-based learning can play a crucial role in crafting your child’s educational journey. Understanding the distinctions between a strengths-based and a deficits-based approach to education is important, underscoring the importance of acknowledging and fostering your child’s unique strengths, talents, and abilities. Understanding Strengths-Based Learning So what are the fundamental distinctions between a strengths-based approach and…