Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners "He's an EXTREME thinker," exclaimed my oldest son's preschool teacher the first time I met with her for a conference more than thirteen years ago. Since that day, I've endured all sorts of similar comments -- some judgmental; some tinged with …
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50 Quick and Easy Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners You've been running since early in the morning. Meals, lessons, chores, clean up, calls, and more meals... You've spent the entire day with your kiddos, but as you take some much-deserved time to relax on the couch while the littles are …
5 strewing ideas to sneak in summer learning
Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners Springtime is finally here in Ohio, and I'm so grateful. Winter seems to have lasted approximately 472 days. Okay. Not really. It just feels like forever since we've been able to consistently get outside and enjoy the warm sun beating …
4 ways to calm worries during stressful times
Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners These are strange times, friend. Strange times, indeed. Your state may have just issued a "shelter in place" edict. Maybe all of the restaurants near you are closed down. Your kiddos can't see their friends and all their regularly …
Colleen’s homeschool day in the life (with a 7-, 10-, 12-, and 17- year-old )
Written by Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners Scritch... scratch... scratch... I pull the comforter up over my head, hitting snooze on my phone alarm while simultaneously knocking the puppy's scratching paws off my chest. And roll back over. The puppy is relentless, though, and I …
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