Raising Lifelong Learners

A Education for Kids podcast by Colleen Kessler

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The Raising Lifelong Learners podcast helps parents -- especially 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.

Recent Episodes

Beating Boredom Without Busy Work: Motivating Neurodivergent Learners at Home
Published: May 20, 2026
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When Passions Turn Into Pathways: Rethinking Motivation and Learning for Neurodivergent Kids
Published: May 14, 2026
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Understanding Executive Function vs Motivation in Neurodivergent Learners
Published: May 6, 2026
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Confidently Planning Your Homeschool Year: Tools, Tips, and Real-Life Strategies
Published: April 22, 2026
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Social Energy, Recovery Plans, and Connection for Neurodivergent Families
Published: April 8, 2026
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"I Don't Want Friends": When Your Homeschooler Prefers Solitude
Published: April 1, 2026
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When Friendship Feels Impossible: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids Through Rejection
Published: March 19, 2026
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Beyond Be Yourself: Social Scripts That Build Connection for Neurodivergent Kids
Published: March 12, 2026
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When Homeschool Co-Ops Don't Work: Friendship Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids
Published: February 25, 2026
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When Bedtime Becomes a Battleground
Published: February 19, 2026
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