Raising Lifelong Learners

Homeschool the Child in Front of You: Adjusting for Neurodivergent Learners

Colleen Kessler — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:18:18 +0000

The promise of a new school year can fill us with hope—new curriculum, sharpened pencils, detailed schedules, and all the Instagram-perfect plans for our homeschool days. But it doesn’t take long for the reality of actual, real-life kids—messy, complex, differently wired children—to barge in and shatter that vision. If you find yourself staring at the...

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Talk Like a Pirate Day: A Silly, Smart, and Totally Neurodivergent-Friendly Learning Adventure

Colleen Kessler — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:37:34 +0000

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years of homeschooling my own quirky, brilliant, out-of-the-box kiddos, it’s this: the more playful we make learning, the deeper it goes. And Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 19th, if you’re keeping track) is one of those delightfully ridiculous holidays that gives us the perfect excuse to...

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When Curriculum Fails Our Neurodivergent Kids (And What to Do Instead)

Podcast Team — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:00:00 +0000

You have the beautiful basket, the carefully curated booklist, and the latest, greatest interactive workbook that promised to finally unlock your child’s love of learning. You reorganized the shelves, printed the planner, and even bought the watercolor pencils. But it’s only October, and the “perfect” curriculum is already sitting untouched, while your child refuses to...

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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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