In this episode, we explore the beautiful intersections of joy, wonder, and learning in your homeschooling journey. Colleen opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and how it has impacted her homeschooling and parenting. She encourages us to embrace the messiness of life to enjoy deeper connections and create memorable moments with our children.

Understanding and meeting our children’s sensory, emotional, and social needs can be challenging. Colleen shares practical ways to foster their interests and paving the way for curiosity-driven explorations. Whether through spontaneous activities like a surprise trip or simple joys like watching a favorite show, these moments enrich our relationship with our children.

Key Takeaways:

• Embracing life's messiness leads to deeper connections and memorable moments.
• It's vital to address and understand kids' sensory, emotional, and social needs. Meeting these needs can help them be more open to trying new things and reduce resistance.
• Joyful activities create lasting memories and strengthen family bonds.
• Being present and modeling joy, curiosity, and gratitude has a profound impact on children. It helps in nurturing their emotional well-being and encourages a positive outlook on life.

Finding wonder and joy in everyday homeschooling can create a rich and rewarding experience for both parents and children. It’s about embracing imperfections, adapting to unique needs, celebrating growth, and being present. Let's make room for joy and wonder in our homeschooling journey, nurturing a love for learning that will last a lifetime.

Links and Resources from Today’s Episode

Our sponsor for today’s episode is CTC Math

• OUT NOW! – The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
• Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community – The Learners Lab
• Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.
• RLL #52: Overcoming Perfectionism and Finding Joy in Homeschooling
• 5 Ways to Enjoy Homeschooling Your Gifted Child
• Bring Joy Into Your Homeschool Day
• When Homeschool Looks Different: Embracing the Chaos and Finding Joy
• A Deep Dive into The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners
• RLL 13 Misty Bailey: Homeschooling, Finding Joy, and ADHD
• RLL 08 Melissa: Following Their Joy
• Bring Joy Into Your Homeschool Day
• Enjoy Your Kids: Play, Live, & Love Intentionally

Connect with Colleen
You can find Colleen on  Twitter @ColleenKessler,  Facebook @RaisingLifelongLearners,  Instagram @ColleenKessler