Raising Lifelong Learners

Navigating Criticism as a Homeschool Family: Finding Your Calm Confidence

Colleen Kessler — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

You know that moment—the one where you’re at a cousin’s wedding only to be cornered by a distant relative who asks if your kids will ever be “normal” or return to “real school.” There is a particular sting in the questions that come from the people who love you, especially when the choices you’ve made...

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Great Books To Read With Your Kids in August

Colleen Kessler — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:16 +0000

Oh summer! How I love you. Warm weather, swimming pools, BBQs, juicy slices of watermelons, and of course, we cannot forget our beloved list of summer books to devour. These great books to read with your kids in August resemble the last bits of summer, as fall is just around the corner. Get outside, play...

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Creating Home Systems That Support Executive Function for Neurodivergent Kids

Podcast Team — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:50:20 +0000

Raise your hand if you’ve ever asked your child to “just get started” on a task, only to find them spinning in circles, paralyzed by too many choices or distractions. Or, maybe you find yourself regularly reminding everyone where things go, and still, it’s a scavenger hunt every morning trying to get out the door....

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The Best Books for Teaching About Executive Functions Skills

Colleen Kessler — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:10 +0000

It is incredibly difficult to watch your child struggle when it comes to planning, staying organized, and regulating their emotions. When we witness this struggle, as parents, we know there has to be a way to help them find not only tools, but tools that really work. It is so important to hone in on...

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Navigating Parent Burnout While Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids

Podcast Team — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Homeschooling takes everything you have. Homeschooling a neurodivergent child takes everything—and more—you didn’t know you could give. So often the conversations in parenting circles center around how to support our children, how to advocate for their needs, how to adjust and accommodate and scaffold each day so they become who they’re meant to be. But...

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