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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 12 MIN

Rethinking Education & Courageous Parenting with Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

from SoundBits podcast · host Kim Groshek, Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt

Kim introduces Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt and the theme of courageous parenting. Kristina reflects on her experience as a classroom teacher and her passion for helping children receive an education that meets their individual needs. Why the most important question isn't whether a child is getting through school, but whether they are truly thriving. Understanding resistance to change and why uncertainty often prevents families from taking the next step. Kristina shares why she left the classroom to support parents beyond the school system. A discussion about educational flexibility, homeschooling, and adapting learning to fit each child's unique needs and circumstances. The importance of making decisions, learning from experience, and adjusting when necessary rather than waiting for the perfect answer. Why flexibility is a strength in parenting and education, not a weakness. Kim reflects on how thoughtful decisions create clarity and momentum for both parents and children. Final takeaway: Parents don't need every answer before taking the next step. Paying attention to the child in front of you, staying flexible, and being willing to learn and adjust are some of the most important decisions you can make. Welcome to THE ONE DECISION. If you've been listening to SoundBits, you're in the right place. Same podcast. Same feed. A much clearer focus.Take the free three-minute Executive Decision Check™ and discover the cleanest next step to take.https://kimgroshek.com/decisioncheck

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In this thought-provoking episode of SoundBits, host Kim Groshek sits down with Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt to discuss one of the most significant decisions parents make, how their children learn. Drawing on Kristina's 27 years as a classroom teacher and their shared passion for helping families navigate educational choices, they explore why every child deserves an approach that supports their unique needs. Together, they discuss the importance of asking better questions, recognizing when change is needed, and giving parents permission to adapt rather than pursue perfection. Their conversation emphasizes that education is about more than academics—it's about nurturing the whole child and making intentional decisions that help children thrive.

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