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Raising Lifelong Learners

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 can just view their world with play, passion, and fascination.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
282
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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Morning Routines That Work: Flexible Approaches for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids

Morning Routines That Work: Flexible Approaches for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids

Struggling with chaotic mornings—especially with neurodivergent, gifted, or twice-exceptional kiddos? You’re not alone! This week's episode of the podcast dives deep into practical strategies for es…

00:50:11  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
Finding the Sweet Spot – Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Your Homeschool

Finding the Sweet Spot – Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Your Homeschool

In this week’s episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the tricky tightrope walk of balancing structure and flexibility at home—because let’s be honest, parenting (and homeschooling) neurodivergen…

00:45:35  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
Nurturing Neurodivergent Friendships: Practical Tips for Parents and Kids

Nurturing Neurodivergent Friendships: Practical Tips for Parents and Kids

This week on the podcast we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to so many of us: friendships for neurodivergent kids (and yes, for us as parents too). With a new school year kicking into ge…

00:43:55  |   Fri 22 Aug 2025
Executive Function Struggles in Homeschooling: Why Smart Kids Can’t Find Their Shoes (and What to Do About It)

Executive Function Struggles in Homeschooling: Why Smart Kids Can’t Find Their Shoes (and What to Do About It)

This week’s episode of the podcast is all about executive function—what it is, how struggles in these skills show up in homeschoolers, and, most importantly, what you can do at home to support your …

00:33:09  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
Finding Your People | Why Community Matters for Homeschoolers of Neurodivergent Kids

Finding Your People | Why Community Matters for Homeschoolers of Neurodivergent Kids

This week on the podcast, Colleen revisited one of the most common, sometimes thorny, and always essential homeschool topics: finding your people and creating a support system, especially when you’r…

00:50:52  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Building Flexible Thinking Skills in Your Neurodivergent Child

Building Flexible Thinking Skills in Your Neurodivergent Child

This week on the podcast, we dive into a topic close to the hearts of many parents and educators: helping neurodivergent kids build flexible thinking skills.

Whether you’re parenting or teaching g…

00:22:37  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
Why Decision Making Feels Overwhelming for Neurodivergent Kids and How to Help

Why Decision Making Feels Overwhelming for Neurodivergent Kids and How to Help

This week on the podcast, we’re diving deep into a topic that comes up all the time in our community: helping our neurodivergent kids make decisions.

If you’ve ever watched your creative, outside-…

00:37:44  |   Thu 24 Jul 2025
Creative Summer Activities to Strengthen Family Connection and Boost Learning

Creative Summer Activities to Strengthen Family Connection and Boost Learning

Summer is here, and with it comes the perfect chance to hit pause on the box-checking frenzy and really connect with our kids. In this week’s episode of the podcast, we dive into one of my favorite …

00:42:05  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Beating Homeschool Overwhelm With Heart and Flexibility

Beating Homeschool Overwhelm With Heart and Flexibility

This week on the podcast, we get real about something we ALL feel at some point (or every day): OVERWHELM. If you’re juggling year-round homeschooling, multiple ages, neurodivergent needs, big summe…

00:45:26  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
Easy Ways to Boost Emotional Intelligence During Your Homeschool Day

Easy Ways to Boost Emotional Intelligence During Your Homeschool Day

Today's episode dives deep into the heart of something that’s foundational for our kids (and us too)—emotional intelligence, or EQ. Whether you’re raising a neurodivergent kiddo, a gifted learner, o…

00:35:35  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
Busting the Biggest Myths About Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids

Busting the Biggest Myths About Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids

Today's episode is an extra special pep talk for anyone homeschooling—or considering homeschooling—neurodivergent kids. If you’ve ever felt doubtful, heard wild myths, or just wanted some validation,…

00:34:56  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Why Family Connection Matters Most as Kids Grow Up

Why Family Connection Matters Most as Kids Grow Up

Today's episode of the podcast, is all about building meaningful connections with your preteens and teens—especially as they start finding their independence. Colleen gets real about the challenges …

00:43:01  |   Thu 29 May 2025
How Adventuring Together Grows Confidence, Curiosity, and Executive Function

How Adventuring Together Grows Confidence, Curiosity, and Executive Function

On today's episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the power of adventure—not the mountain-climbing kind, but the small, everyday moments that shape our children into confident, resilient learners…

00:28:01  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Celebrating Wins: Why Noticing the Small Stuff Is a Gamechanger in Your Homeschool

Celebrating Wins: Why Noticing the Small Stuff Is a Gamechanger in Your Homeschool

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into something that might seem small at first glance but can create a massive ripple effect in your child’s life—celebrating wins! Whether your kiddo is neurod…

00:30:24  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage Big Emotions in the Homeschool

Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage Big Emotions in the Homeschool

As parents—especially when raising neurodivergent, gifted, or twice-exceptional learners—we are on the frontlines of navigating intense emotions every day. In the latest episode of the podcast, we d…

00:38:22  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Homeschooling to Celebrate and Nurture Your Child’s Spark

Homeschooling to Celebrate and Nurture Your Child’s Spark

This week’s episode of the podcast is truly close to my heart. We dove deep into what it means to truly embrace our kiddos’ unique sparks and passions, especially for our neurodivergent learners.

00:26:04  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
The Power of Connection in Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids

The Power of Connection in Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kids

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of connection and how it can transform your homeschool and family life. Homeschooling, especially with differently wired kiddos, comes with its set of ch…

00:34:12  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Cultivating Leadership Skills in Homeschooling

Cultivating Leadership Skills in Homeschooling

This week's episode is all about cultivating leadership skills in our kiddos, especially those amazing outside-the-box thinkers.

We dive into a type of leadership that’s less about rallying a grou…

00:28:04  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Understanding Impulse Control in Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids

Understanding Impulse Control in Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids

We're diving into an essential topic in this week's podcast episode that's sure to resonate with many of you—developing impulse control in our neurodivergent kids.

As we know, impulse control can …

00:28:16  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Inspire a Love for Learning at Home

Inspire a Love for Learning at Home

In today's episode, we dive into the concept of nurturing a lifelong love of learning for our children. It's all about cultivating curiosity, encouraging them to ask questions, and guiding them thro…

00:41:05  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
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