Have you ever wondered if you are smart? Do your children ever ask you if you think they're smart? What is smart anyways? Today's episode explores the theory of multiple intelligences. An IQ test isn't the only way to measure intelligence. My guest, Dana Fohr, discusses the eight ways your kids are smart. You may just be surprised by what you hear. 

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Janna: "[Our children a]re not just another person living in your home that you have to feed and drive around and look after and clean up after. I mean, it does feel that way sometimes in the thick of being at home and homeschooling your children. But when you really get to know them and see what motivates them and as they start to mature and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, you're a really cool person. You're neat.' And it's such a privilege to have the time when I homeschool to be able to do that with my kids."

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02:09 The value of giving kids autonomy.

04:32 Book referenced: 8 Great Smarts by Dr. Kathy Koch | The 8 intelligences, outlined and defined: 

07:32 How multiple intelligences is different from how IQ is traditionally measured.

08:58 How an understanding of multiple intelligences can impact our homeschool.

13:34 Sometimes you can identify a child's special gifts by looking at what annoys you. A child who's constantly in motion? Could be body smart!

14:36 The difference between correction and criticism.

22:32 Get help from others who can teach your kids from various strengths/smarts.

24:34 How to be smart with your smarts.

25:38 How to help a well-rounded child who doesn't have extreme smarts in one particular area.

27:23 About being the best.

36:25 The need for constant adjustment as a homeschooler.

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