Raising Lifelong Learners Podcast
1) Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home
Icky Weather can throw off routines, especially for differently wired kiddos with sensory needs. When outdoor time isn't an option, you might notice more fidgeting, zoning out, or struggles with focus...Show More
2) Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears
We know mornings can feel like a battlefield when sensory issues and clothing collide, leaving kids (and parents!) frustrated before the day even begins. That's why this week's podcast episode dives i...Show More
3) Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments
This episode continues our sensory series, diving deep into the world of Sensory Sound, with actionable strategies for supporting sensitive kids wherever you go. Why Are Loud Spaces So Overwhelming? ...Show More
4) Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home
In today's episode, Colleen breaks down what a sensory diet is (and isn’t!), why it matters, and how to get started with simple, safe, and low-prep strategies that work in any space—even if your house...Show More
5) Why Is Finishing So Hard? Helping Neurodivergent Kids Cross the Finish Line
Let’s be honest: if your kiddos leave a trail of half-finished projects, open browser tabs, and idea explosions in their wake, you are SO not alone. Neurodivergent kids (and their amazing, multitaskin...Show More
6) Why Typical Organization Systems Fail Neurodivergent Homeschoolers and What Works Instead
This episode is packed with real, practical strategies for getting (and staying) organized, especially for families homeschooling neurodivergent kids or anyone who simply bristles at traditional organ...Show More
7) When Working Memory Looks Like Defiance
As part of the ongoing Executive Function series on the podcast, this week's episode dives into the essential (and often misunderstood) skill of working memory—how it impacts neurodivergent learners a...Show More
8) Understanding Task Initiation in Neurodivergent Homeschoolers
If you tuned into this week’s episode, you know we’re in the thick of our executive function series—and this time, we took a deep dive into a challenge so many neurodivergent kiddos (and their parents...Show More
9) Morning Routines That Work: Flexible Approaches for Gifted and Neurodivergent Kids
Struggling with chaotic mornings—especially with neurodivergent, gifted, or twice-exceptional kiddos? You’re not alone! This week's episode of the podcast dives deep into practical strategies for esta...Show More
10) Finding the Sweet Spot – Balancing Structure and Flexibility in Your Homeschool
In this week’s episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the tricky tightrope walk of balancing structure and flexibility at home—because let’s be honest, parenting (and homeschooling) neurodivergent ...Show More