Podcast Summary:Explore how parents can inadvertently stifle their children's natural curiosity and learn effective ways to nurture their burgeoning interests, covering topics like active listening, avoiding over-structuring, and embracing orga

Part 1: Unlocking the Secrets of "Study" and "Desire" in Learning

Oct 30th, 2023 10m 1s

The podcast explores Leonardo da Vinci's assertion about the relationship between study and desire.Leonardo's definition of "study" during the Renaissance was broad, encompassing observation, experimentation, and reflection beyond just rote lea

Will my child be adequately socialized?

Oct 25th, 2023 14m 7s

Sponsored by The Story Weavers - www.thestory-weavers.com If you would like to read the blog post, go to https://www.thestory-weavers.com/pages/blog?p=dissecting-socializing-in-the-realm-of-education-an-analytical-diveIntroductionDefinition and

My Kid Dislikes Reading... What Do I Do?

Oct 22nd, 2023 10m 1s

Sponsored by The Story Weavers. The Minimalist Homeschooler Program www.thestory-weavers.comEpisode Notes:Understanding the Reason: Diagnosing the underlying causes of a child's resistance to reading.Mechanics of readingMismatched interestsExte

Is your child bored while writing?

Oct 20th, 2023 2m 31s

The danger of being bored while writing.Reasons for feeling bored: being dishonest with oneself, choosing the wrong topic, or approaching a topic inadequately.How the mind perceives uninteresting tasks.The consequences of writing without genuin

Are You a Negotiator or Tyrant in Creating Routines for Your Homeschool?

Oct 15th, 2023 2m 44s

visit the Story Weavers Blog for more information or transcription of this Blog: https://www.thestory-weavers.com/pages/blog?p=are-you-a-negotiator-or-tyrant-in-creating-routines-for-your-homeschoolThe Power of Routines: Humans are wired to see

Self-Doubt in Minimalist Homeschooling: When the Mind Belittles Your Endeavors

Oct 8th, 2023 4m 48s

The Quiet Whisper of Self-Doubt: Why Do We Minimize Ourselves? Our minds are ceaseless chatterboxes, a constant stream of thoughts, evaluations, and judgments. Among these multitudes, there's a voice, sometimes quiet, sometimes loud, that whisp

Unlocking Autonomy in Homeschooling: Can 'Freedom Levels' Be the Game-Changer?

Oct 4th, 2023 6m 10s

To learn more about The Story Weavers, visit www.thestory-weavers.com How Can "Freedom Levels" Revolutionize Your Homeschooling Experience?Striking the right balance between freedom and structure has always been a challenge for homeschooling pa

Patterns-of-Tonalities Series 3: Freedom & Presence vs. having the “inside voice”

Apr 6th, 2022 9m 53s

Patterns-of-Tonalities Series 3: Freedom & Presence vs. having the “inside voice” How do I teach my child to NOT follow other people's tonalities? This is a controversial subject. It is up to parents to decide if their kids are ready for this

Patterns of Tonality 1: What's the most effective way to teach my child to adjust their tones?

Apr 5th, 2022 6m 41s

What's the most effective way to teach my child to adjust their tones? Recognizing patterns is what our brains do best. Finding and practicing Patterns-of-Tonalities is the best way to teach by experience. Use the Mirroring game to achieve thi

What if my child doesn't make decisions fast? 6 Step Formula

Apr 4th, 2022 10m 47s

Ready to start making tough and small decisions with less stress?Today we will review two formulas you can use with your child when having difficulties making decisions: The 22nd rule and six step formula. And that's what we're going to do righ

Interview with the President of Gifted and Thriving Dr. Michael Postma

Mar 29th, 2022 57m 53s

Challenge: Talk Fast, and Talk Slow in your Tonality

Mar 26th, 2022 25s

Know your Reason for talking

Mar 25th, 2022 26s

Interview: How to bring out the best and most self-confident 2e students? Join Julie Skolnick, M.A. J.D. Founder of with Understanding comes calm.

Mar 24th, 2022 45m 9s

Advanced Tonalities

Mar 23rd, 2022 52m 22s

If you change your tone of voice, would your kid be more involved in learning?Challenge yourself to learn different tonalities to use in your homeschool.

The "Obviously" Tonality

Mar 23rd, 2022 20s

23. Urgency 2 - Affirming the Why

Nov 4th, 2021 5m 46s

Urgency 1.

Nov 2nd, 2021 5m 42s

21:The Framework to Paraphrase, A tool you will use throught your life

Jun 21st, 2021 5m 52s

Focus on developing your paraphrasing skills this week. In the deep dive (download in the resource library of www.thestory-weavers.com), there are four stories with question prompts to practice using the tool. If you want your child, parent or

22. Communication Expert Debra Fine: How to start any Conversation and what question to ask your child if not "How was your day?"

Jun 19th, 2021 16m 15s

Master the Art of Conversation with Debra fine, as she talks about What to say to start any conversation, and what questions could you ask instead of "How was your day?" Visit her website at https://www.debrafine.com/And if you want your chi

20. Eric Edmeades: Applying the 6 human needs & Talking about Education and more.

Jun 15th, 2021 8m 46s

An amazing Business- and Familyman and Powerful Communicator Eric Edmeades, talks with us about how he uses the 6 human needs in his team and family and has great insight about the educational system, such as copy or not to copy?! Check out h

19. Tool: Do you want your child to consider your/ other peoples perspective more often?

Jun 15th, 2021 4m 5s

Check out www.TheStory-Weavers.com to download the deep dive, sentence starters cards and more.

18. Flow States and How can I support my Gifted Kid

Mar 25th, 2021 48m 41s

Over a Facebook live Chrissy gave us deep insight into Flowstates, specifically for gifted children.

17. How do Story Weavers kids take the skills into everyday life

Mar 20th, 2021 6m 27s

0:00 We are live. Hey, everybody excited to be on early in the morning or late in the evening across the world with Amanda. So today we're having tea time or water time with a story Weaver. With the story we were asking about the experiences i