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

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. Become a Thrive member to gain access to homeschool training, support, and community:https://christy-faith.com/thrive  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/ ******************************************* SHOW SPONSORSBJU Press HomeschoolAll in one or specific coursesBiblical worldviewCritical thinkingHands-on learningThe perfect balance of structure and flexibility. Visit https://www.bjupresshomeschool.com/CTC MathGet 50% off my favorite online math curriculumhttps://ctcmath.com/how-it-works/home-school?tr_id=CF LearningRx Is your child struggling with attention, memory, reading, writing, or math?It’s time for a breakthrough with LearningRx!  Go to https://LearningRx.com or call 866-272-4601(Use code HOME50 for $50 off Cognitive Skills Assessment)******************************************* LINKS & RESOURCES Connect with Christy-Faith in Thrive Homeschool Community, and build a homeschool that does right by your kids: https://christy-faith.com/thriveChristy-Faith’s ListThe first place you look to find homeschool-friendly service providers, businesses, and colleges: https://christy-faiths-list.comPick up your copy of Christy-Faith’s latest book!Homeschool Rising: Shattering Myths, Finding Courage, and Opting Out of the School Systemhttps://christy-faith.com/book-homeschool-risingFREE:01-FREE- How to Homeschool Guidehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-how-to-homeschool-guide 02-FREE- My Curriculum Recommendationshttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-recommendations  03-FREE QUIZ- 5 Minute Homeschool Style Finderhttps://christy-faith.com/5-minute-homeschool-style-finder 04-FREE- Homeschool Wellness Checkhttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-homeschool-wellness-check 05-FREE- Curriculum Comparison Charthttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-curriculum-comparison-chart 06-FREE- 20 Questions to Kickstart Your Deschooling Adventurehttps://christy-faith.com/download-free-20-questions-to-kickstart-your-deschooling-adventure 07-FREE- Get my Weekly GIFT email (my newsletter)https://christy-faith.com/sign-up-newsletter-gift-emails  Work with Christy-Faith:https://christy-faith.com/contact*******************************************CHAPTERS00:00 Understanding Confidence vs. Self-Esteem07:04 Building Resilience in Children15:02 Fostering a Love for Learning21:48 The Importance of Read Alouds29:59 Encouraging Creativity in Education37:48 The Role of Parents in Education*******************************************