
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 lifel... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 306 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Kids & FamilyParentingEducation for Kids | |||

This week, we're diving into a challenge many homeschooling families face—especially those parenting gifted, twice-exceptional, or otherwise neurodivergent kids: boredom.
If you've ever heard, "I'm bored!" and wondered how to respond, this episode ... more
In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of motivating our kids, especially when traditional schoolwork leads to resistance or meltdowns. Building on last week's discussion about motivation versus executive dysfunction, this week's episode expl... more
Do you ever wonder why your child, who can spend hours building or creating something they love, just can't seem to get started on a simple task? Does it seem like they're just not motivated—even though you know they do care?
This week's episode of... more
As another homeschool year draws to a close, it's tempting to simply exhale, set the books aside, and let all thoughts of structured learning drift away on the spring breeze. After all, by the time April and May roll around, homeschooling parents eve... more
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This podcast is awesome my Daughter listens to this podcast before bed she will come in and tell me I need to listen to this episode I find it helpful thank you Colleen for all your hard work
Thank you for all your hard work on the podcast!!!!!
I really needed to hear this today as I'm trying to do ALL of the things. Thank you for being candid.
So much help and practical tips! I feel like someone understands my kids and has now given me more understanding!! Thanks for sharing your expertise and experience!
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A practical, parent-focused show that centers on homeschooling differently-wired kids, with a strong emphasis on giftedness and neurodiversity. Episodes blend real-life anecdotes, actionable strategies, and thoughtful coaching to keep kids motivated, manage social and emotional needs, and tailor curricula to individual rhythms. Listeners can expect hands-on tips for engagement, autonomy, and lifelong learning, plus community resources and sponsor-supported tools that help families sustain homeschooling over the long term. A notable strength is the host's warm, encouraging approach and a willingness to address heavy topics—like anxiety, social fatigue, and burnout—with concrete frameworks and compassionate guidance.
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Raising Lifelong Learners launched 8 years ago and published 306 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Raising Lifelong Learners include:
1. Dr. Deborah Ruf
2. Lydia Rosado
3. Andee Martineau
4. Amy Bodkin
5. Mary Hanna Wilson
6. Lisa Van Gemert
7. Christine Fonseca
8. Rachel Figg
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