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PODCAST

Raising Lifelong Learners

Colleen Kessler

The Raising Lifelong Learners podcast helps 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

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33:39

RLL #181: Getting Back Into A Routine In The New Year

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2023/01/11

The transition from the relaxed, anything goes nature of a holiday break to some sort of regular homeschooling routine can be real challenge each year. In today's episode, Colleen shares the reality of helping neurodiverse kids transition back to school after a break, as well as her best tips and tricks for success. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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29:41

RLL #180: My Biggest Homeschool Regret (and my...

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2023/01/04

We are kicking off the new year with two questions I am asked all the time. #1 - What is my biggest homeschool regret? and #2 - What is my greatest homeschool victory? The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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31:35

RLL #179: Gratitude For The Holidays - Why It Is So...

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2022/12/14

As we continue our discussion of how to navigate the holiday season with intense kiddos, today's focus is on gratitude. Colleen shares ideas for how to help our families practice gratitude during the holidays, and why it matters so much for neurodiverse kids. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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29:22

RLL #178: Intense Children And The Holidays

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2022/12/07

For intense children, the holidays can be a difficult season. In today's episode, Colleen shares how to help your intense kids during the holidays, including tips for navigating the chaos and overstimulation that comes with the holiday season, so that your kids can actually have fun. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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29:21

RLL #177 - The Social Emotional Needs Of...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/11/30

The social and emotional needs of gifted and twice exceptional children are a common concern for parents. How do we help strengthen and support our neurodiverse children as they navigate social development and emotional regulation? Colleen is here to help. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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24:02

RLL #176: Homeschooling High School: Transcripts,...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/11/23

Homeschooling high school can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, Colleen discusses practical tips and tricks for creating transcripts, managing the worry and guilt as well as strategies to help you and your child finish strong. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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29:24

RLL #175: Interest-Led Learning For High School

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/11/16

This is the second episode in a two part series, all about the ages and stages of interest-led learning. Join Colleen as she shares practical examples and encouragement for homeschooling high school using an interest-led approach. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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28:52

RLL#174: Interest-Led Learning In The Early Years

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/11/09

This is the first episode in a two part series, all about the ages and stages of interest-led learning. Join Colleen as she shares practical examples and encouragement for child directed learning, beginning in the preschool years. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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32:50

RLL #173: Helping Your Child Find Their Interests

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/11/02

How do we help our kids find their interests? What can we do to foster them and then what happens if our kids change interests? These are all good questions and worth exploring as we move into a more relaxed, eclectic, interest led, child driven approach in our homeschools. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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30:40

RLL #172: The Pros And Cons Of Homeschool Charter...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/10/26

Does your state offer charter school options for homeschoolers? Have you been wondering if a charter might be a good option for your family? I am joined in this episode by Shawna Wingert. She shares her own experience with a homeschool charter and what she sees as the overall pros and cons of enrolling in one. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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28:49

RLL #163: How do we let go of our older children and...

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2022/08/24

Colleen tackles another listener question - "How do we let go of our older children and give them the space they need?" The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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34:07

RLL #162: Motivating Your High Schooler - My Best...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/08/17

It can feel overwhelming when we think about homeschooling teens through the high school years, but it doesn't have to be! In this episode, Colleen shares her best advice and tips to help your high schooler stay motivated through the teen years. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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37:48

RLL #161: Practical Strategies For Helping Anxious Kids

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/08/10

Colleen concludes this series all about children with anxiety with a practical and honest discussion of stragtegies we can use to help our anxious kids. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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32:07

RLL #160: Anxiety and Learning

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/08/03

This episode continues our series, all about managing anxiety in gifted and twice exceptional children. Today, Colleen discusses the reality of learning when a child is anxious and how we can help. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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35:39

RLL #159: Physical, Emotional, and Behavioral...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/07/27

In this episode of the Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast, Colleen continues a new series, all about anxiety and our atypical kids. This discussion includes information about the physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms of anxiety in our children and how we can help. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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42:35

RLL #158: Anxiety vs. Stress vs. Perfectionism In...

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2022/07/20

This new series is all about homeschooling a child with anxiety. Today, Colleen kicks it off with a discussion of the differences between stress and anxiety, as well as the impact of perfectionism on our gifted children. The Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast is brought to you by CTCMath. Find out more at https://www.ctcmath.com/purchase/homeschool50?tr_id=RLL.

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53:50

RLL #157: Navigating Summer Learning With Gifted And...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/05/25

Summer is just around the corner. Navigating the summer months with your gifted and twice exceptional child can bring on a new level of challenges. Colleen shares her family's plans and offers resources to help.

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RLL #156: Why Community Is So Important For Gifted...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/05/18

In this episode, Colleen shares the unique role that community plays in the life of a gifted and twice exceptional child. She discusses why it matters and how to go about finding the right community for your family.

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51:27

RLL #155: Perfectionism and Your Gifted Child

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/05/11

In this episode, Colleen talks frankly about the impact of perfectionism on gifted children and how parents can help.

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RLL #154: The Power Of Reading For Gifted Children...

Raising Lifelong Learners ·

2022/05/04

In this episode, Colleen and Shawna discuss the unique role reading and story can play in the life of a gifted child. They share information on how to help an advanced reader and the role of books in social emotional learning for gifted and twice exceptional kids.

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