RLL #179: Gratitude For The Holidays - Why It Is So Helpful For Our Kids

RLL #178: Intense Children And The Holidays: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

29 min listen

RLL #193 - Should I Homeschool My Twice-Exceptional Student?: In today's podcast episode, Colleen answers a mom's questions about considering homeschooling as an option for her twice-exceptional student. It can be overwhelming to consider taking this step, wondering where you'll find the resources you'll need... by Raising Lifelong Learners

38 min listen

RLL #191 - Celebrating Your Child's Neurodiversity: On last week's podcast, Colleen talked about some of the unique challenges and also unique strengths of homeschooling neurodiverse and twice exceptional kids. This week, Colleen explores specifically why it's so important that we as parents embrace,... by Raising Lifelong Learners

25 min listen

RLL #197: Igniting Your Kids' Passions: You can tell from the title of Colleen's podcast that she's all about lifelong learning. But today she dive deeper into that topic. How exactly do you develop your kids as lifelong learners? How to you figure out what their unique abilities and true... by Raising Lifelong Learners

33 min listen

RLL #177 - The Social Emotional Needs Of Neurodiverse Children: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

29 min listen

RLL #211: Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs: Today, we're chatting with Sarah Collins of HomeschoolOT.com, delving into the topic of parenting with sensory needs and challenges while homeschooling, and discussing how the challenges we face as parents can trigger similar challenges in our... by Raising Lifelong Learners

48 min listen

RLL #176: Homeschooling High School: Transcripts, Mom-Guilt, And Finishing Strong: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

24 min listen

RLL #162: Motivating Your High Schooler - My Best Homeschool Tips: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

34 min listen

RLL #192 - Comparison: A Toxic Parenting Trap: It's easy to slip into the temptation to compare our kids to others because it's the easy, even lazy, way to quickly build our kids up and help them to feel better about themselves. What we might not consider are the unintended consequences and the... by Raising Lifelong Learners

24 min listen

RLL #186: Should I Accelerate My Profoundly Gifted Child?: Parents of gifted learners - especially profoundly gifted children - often struggle to balance the educational acceleration of their children with their emotional development. What are current best practices for academic acceleration of exceptionally... by Raising Lifelong Learners

27 min listen

Called and Equipped: Advice for the New Homeschool Mom – Crystal Coleman, Part 3: "You have to nurture each child's unique abilities while instilling the confidence to avoid unhealthy comparisons with more traditional schooling methods," - Crystal Coleman Ready for an honest take on homeschooling and raising children in a Christ... by Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

34 min listen

RLL #206: Guide Your Kids on the path to Self-Discovery: Self-discovery is a powerful tool we can use and harness to help our kids feel good about themselves and be successful and to help all of us in the family thrive in our atypical, differently-wired homeschool. Colleen will be sharing ways we can guide... by Raising Lifelong Learners

27 min listen

RLL# 189: Parenting in the Moment with Your Child: It isn't easy being a mom of differently wired kiddos and being fully present while still juggling all of the other responsibilities of adult life as well as homeschooling! In today's podcast episode Colleen shares some more detailed strategies for... by Raising Lifelong Learners

26 min listen

NOT Homeschooling like a Teacher - Journey of a Normal Mom – Crystal Coleman, Part 2: "You've got to take homeschooling one day at a time. Communicating with your spouse, seeking wisdom through scripture, and setting realistic daily goals help you not just survive but thrive." - Crystal Coleman Join Yvette Hampton and special guest ... by Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

26 min listen

RLL #181: Getting Back Into A Routine In The New Year: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

34 min listen

RLL #217: Find a Place of Belonging for Your Neurodiverse Kids: Our neurodivergent kids may require extra help finding a peer group where they feel comfortable being themselves and sharing their thoughts and interests. It’s essential for us to be in tune with our children so that we can find places for... by Raising Lifelong Learners

30 min listen

RLL #213: Nurturing Authenticity | Supporting Neurodivergent Children in Discovering Their True Selves: Today, we dive into the topic of helping our children embrace their authenticity and discover who they truly are. This discussion is prompted by the upcoming focus on this subject in the Learners Lab community. We emphasize the importance of nurturing... by Raising Lifelong Learners

28 min listen

Lessons From a Regular Homeschool Mom – Crystal Coleman, Part 1: "I knew when I was pregnant that I wanted to homeschool. I realized I had the opportunity to redeem my education and grow alongside my children." - Crystal Coleman Dive into the realities of being a homeschool mom with Yvette Hampton and her long-t... by Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution

25 min listen

RLL #204 - Giving Your Child Life Skills | Metacognition: Metacognition is the ability to think about our own thinking, and that is exactly what Colleen talks about in today’s episode. Metacognition impacts many areas of our child’s development. This episode focuses on how we can implement... by Raising Lifelong Learners

31 min listen

RLL #216: Homeschooling Kids with Profound Special Needs with Katie Keene: Katie Keene is the host of the top 1% globally rated podcast Her Home and Heart, and host to a membership community of beautiful Christian homeschooling families on the journey to peace at home and generational family success despite the challenges of... by Raising Lifelong Learners

40 min listen

RLL #196: Building Self-Esteem in Kids: Why is self-esteem important and how does it impact your child's learning and personal growth? On today's podcast episode Colleen talks about seven important steps you can take to build your kids' self-esteem and what role family members and peer... by Raising Lifelong Learners

26 min listen

RLL #158: Anxiety vs. Stress vs. Perfectionism In Children: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

43 min listen

RLL #203 - Strengthening Executive Function Skills: A Conversation with Sarah Collins: In today's episode, Colleen and Sarah Collins of discuss how executive function skills are essential when homeschooling neurodivergent children. They chat about ways to support our children, such as equipping them with the necessary tools and... by Raising Lifelong Learners

39 min listen

RLL #215: Helping Our Kids Set Healthy Boundaries: Today Colleen is talking about helping our children draw healthy boundaries, with the example of family members wanting a hug when our child is not comfortable giving one. This question was submitted during one of the group coaching events in... by Raising Lifelong Learners

39 min listen

RLL #210: Activities to Strengthen Your Family Team: Our family unit is the backbone of our homeschool. There are many habits and activities that can nurture a team mentality. It is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your kids to be successful in anything you do and build a... by Raising Lifelong Learners

23 min listen

RLL #198 - Finding Homeschool Balance: Whether you're new to this homeschool journey or you're a long-time homeschooling parent, finding balance among all the different and competing responsibilities on your plate is a difficult and often overwhelming challenge. Today, Colleen shares the... by Raising Lifelong Learners

27 min listen

RLL #159: Physical, Emotional, and Behavioral Symptoms Of Anxiety: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

36 min listen

RLL #185: Help! My Neurodivergent Kid Needs So Much Help I Worry His Neurotypical Siblings are Neglected!: Do you find yourself spending lots of extra time supporting the social and emotional needs of your gifted, twice-exceptional, or otherwise neurodiverse kiddo and worry that your other kids are being neglected? Has the additional care and attention... by Raising Lifelong Learners

31 min listen

RLL #160: Anxiety and Learning: 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... by Raising Lifelong Learners

32 min listen

RLL #227: Coping with Stress | Supporting Kids and Teens: In today's episode, Colleen tackles the important topic of managing worry in your homeschool. She shares the nature of stress, its impact on children and teens, and how it manifests in their behaviors. From emotional outbursts to academic challenges,... by Raising Lifelong Learners

18 min listen

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RLL #179: Gratitude For The Holidays - Why It Is So Helpful For Our Kids

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