A strengths-based approach to learning is exactly what our asynchronous kids need.  We may be tempted to focus on remediation in areas where they are “behind,” but remember there is no behind; our kids learn every day. 

 

It is so important to teach our children to use their strengths to help them overcome their weaknesses instead of allowing them to feel behind, always trying to catch up. In today’s episode, Colleen talks specifically about why we should implement a strengths-based approach with our kids, and let go of the traditional, deficit-based model.

 

Our sponsor for today’s episode is CTC Math 

Links and Resources from Today’s Show Raising Lifelong Learners Membership Community - The Learners Lab

Masterclass | Raising Resilient Families

Bundle | Smart Boy Characters Movie Studies - Raising Lifelong Learners

Bundle | Smart Girl Characters Movie Studies - Raising Lifelong Learners

Raising Resilient Sons by Colleen Kessler, M.Ed.

What’s The Difference Between Interest-Led and Strength Based Learning?

RLL #67: Ideas for Nurturing Our Kids’ Strengths

RLL #66: Strength-Based Learning for Differently-Wired Kids with Shawna Wingert

RLL 17 Shawna Wingert: Building on Your Child’s Strengths

Strength Finder Worksheet (free download)

The Powerful Relationship Between Confidence And Learning In Our Homeschools

Building Self-Esteem in Kids 

RLL 30 Andrew Peterson: Being Students of Our Children 

RLL #40: Self-Directed Homeschooling High School with Trevor Kessler 

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