Ep. 42 - Navigating Homeschooling Challenges (Part 2 of 2) // Colleen Kessler

12/04/24 • 43 min

Christy-Faith and Colleen Kessler delve into the critical differences between confidence and self-esteem, emphasizing the importance of fostering resilience in children. They discuss how to cultivate a love for learning through creative approaches, the significance of read-alouds, and the role of parents in shaping their children's educational experiences.

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Takeaways:

Confidence is about willingness to try new things.
Praise effort, not just outcomes, to build self-esteem.
It's okay to have gaps in knowledge; learning is a lifelong process.

About today’s guest:

Colleen Kessler is an explorer, educator, and advocate for neurodivergent children. With a B.S. in elementary education and an M.Ed. in gifted studies, she is an international speaker, educational consultant, and founder of Raising Lifelong Learners and The Learner’s Lab. An author of over a dozen books on parenting and education, including Real-Life Science Mysteries, Raising Resilient Sons, and her new book The Homeschool Advantage (coming July 2024). Her community offers creative lessons and support for families and kids.

Find Collen here:

https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/lab/
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/podcast/
https://www.instagram.com/colleenkessler/
https://www.facebook.com/RaisingLifelongLearners/

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12/04/24 • 43 min

The Christy-Faith Show - Ep. 42 - Navigating Homeschooling Challenges (Part 2 of 2) // Colleen Kessler

Transcript

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That leads into the next question that I wanted to ask you. I wanna have a conversation about the difference between confidence and self esteem. Welcome to the Christy Faith Show where we share game changing ideas with intentional parents like you. I'm your host, Christy Faith, experienced educational adviser and homeschool enthusiast. Together, we'll explore ways to enrich and transform both your life and the lives of your children.

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