Raising Scholars

Raising Scholars helps parents of elementary school kids build confident, independent learners without nightly battles. Weekly, you’ll get simple routines, supportive language, and practical strategies you can use immediately.

Raising Scholars is a education podcast hosted by Jacquie Langworthy, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jacquie Langworthy hosts Raising Scholars, a education show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Who You Have to Become to Raise a Scholar

  Sep 1, 202620 min

  You can plan the perfect day. And still lose your footing the second your child pushes back and you have to decide, in real time, who you're going to be. This episode is personal. Not a framework, not a strategy. It's the story of who Jacquie had to become, and who she had to stop being, to raise the confident, independent kids her own children are today. From a humbling moment at a family reunion to a lesson her own kids taught her, she walks through the anchors, the letting go, and the identity work behind 20 years of raising a family. If you're still figuring it out, still becoming, this one's for you. Timestamps: 00:05 Introduction 04:55 Rediscovering Yourself 05:51 Anchors and Values 07:59 Good Enough Parenting 09:21 Warmth and Structure 11:31 Letting Go of Fixing 15:31 Paying Attention 16:41 Reclaiming Your Identity 16:46 Three Practical Takeaways 17:46 Why This Conversation Matters Share this with a parent who needs to hear that good enough is enough. She probably needs it more than once. ️ Follow and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast Download the FREE R.A.I.S.E.™ Starter Kit here: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/free-guide Ready to build your child's independence step by step? Join the waitlist for our Personal Independence Roadmap: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/join-waitlist Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

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  Holding Love and Limits in the Same Hand

  Aug 28, 202611 minS2

  This is a different kind of episode. No guest, no framework, just Jacquie talking through one of the hardest weekends she's had as a parent. Her daughter is leaving for college. A quiet weekend of packing and last moments together turned into a fight over a passport and four words that hit harder than anything: "I don't need you anymore." Jacquie shares what that moment brought up for her, and the letter she wrote her daughter afterward. If you have ever felt your child pulling away from you, this one is for you. What You'll Learn: Why a teenager pulling away often has nothing to do with what you did wrong How to tell the difference between needing you less and not needing you at all What it means to choose your child instead of sacrificing for them Why "you don't have to be a perfect parent, you just have to be a present one" matters most in the hardest moments If this episode resonates with you, share it with another parent who needs to hear it today. ️ Follow and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast Download the FREE R.A.I.S.E.™ Starter Kit here: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/free-guide Ready to build your child's independence step by step? Join the waitlist for our Personal Independence Roadmap: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/join-waitlist Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

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  Episode #12

  How to Build Academic Confidence That Lasts

  Aug 25, 202615 minS2

  Your child gets an A and lights up, until they get a B and falls apart. Or they breeze through homework when you're sitting right there, then freeze the second you leave the room. That's not real confidence. It just looks like it from the outside. In this season finale, Jacquie Langworthy talks about the difference between confidence that crumbles under pressure and confidence that actually sticks, plus a story from her own home that might change how you think about the next school year. Timestamps: 00:04 A Confidence Story That Says It All 01:19 Surface vs. Deep Confidence 03:16 What Labels Do to Kids 05:04 How Evidence Builds Confidence 06:49 The R.A.I.S.E. Scholar Framework 08:51 Autonomy in Action 10:56 Lessons From Jacquie's Own Home ️ Follow and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast Download the FREE R.A.I.S.E.™ Starter Kit here: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/free-guide Ready to build your child's independence step by step? Join the waitlist for our Personal Independence Roadmap: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/join-waitlist Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

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  Episode #11

  What Your Child's Teacher Sees That You Don't

  Aug 18, 202635 minS2

  Your child's teacher notices things you never see. Twanda Hooker has spent 16 years in education, first in general ed, now in special ed, and she joins Jacquie to talk about what really happens behind the classroom door, from spotting struggles early to what parents can do this week to help their child walk in ready to learn. Timestamps: 02:20 Why Understanding Kids Matters 03:17 A Safe Classroom on Day One 05:52 Building Confidence 07:37 Spotting Struggles Early 09:46 Parents' Role in Education 11:53 Parent-Teacher Conferences 14:10 Moving to Special Education 15:45 Class Size and Support 18:08 Why Parent Involvement Matters 19:36 Signs of Struggle to Watch For 22:00 Building a Supportive Home 23:55 Calm Classrooms Start with Regulation ️ Follow and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast Download the FREE R.A.I.S.E.™ Starter Kit here: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/free-guide Ready to build your child's independence step by step? Join the waitlist for our Personal Independence Roadmap: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/join-waitlist Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast

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  Episode #10

  Helping Your Child Catch Up Without Feeling Behind

  Aug 11, 202610 minS2

  Every parent has asked this question at some point: is my child behind? In this episode, Jacquie Langworthy reframes that fear into something far more useful, a clear starting point for real progress. Jacquie breaks down why learning gaps form, why they're never a reflection of a parent's effort or a child's ability, and what actually works to close them over time. She shares the story of one student whose slow, steady progress led all the way to a college degree, along with four practical steps any parent can start using today. Timestamps: 00:04 Why Parents Fear Their Child Is Falling Behind 02:47 How Learning Gaps Actually Form 06:03 A Real Student Story: From Struggling to College Graduate 08:48 4 Steps to Help Your Child Catch Up 09:19 Raising a Confident Learner, Without Shame If this episode gave you a little more clarity, share it with a parent who needs to hear it too. ️ Follow and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast Catch Sunday Reset, our weekly quick-tip series, on its own channel: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarsthesundayreset Download the FREE R.A.I.S.E.™ Starter Kit here: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/free-guide Ready to build your child's independence step by step? Join the waitlist for our Personal Independence Roadmap: www.raisingscholarspodcast.com/join-waitlist Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast

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