Raising Scholars

Jacquie Langworthy

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.

  1. 3d ago

    The Library Isn't Optional Anymore: A Reading Crisis Reality Check

    Your child can read. But when was the last time they picked up a book just because they wanted to? Jacquie Langworthy sits down with Sarah Johnston, a library media specialist and former classroom teacher who has watched kids grow from not reading yet to reading on their own. Together, they talk about what's really behind falling reading scores, and why a child who knows how to read isn't always a child who wants to. Sarah explains why the library matters more than ever and shares a simple way to choose books your child will actually connect with. Stay to the end for the one thing Sarah says matters most, plus a question from Jacquie that might change how you see reading in your home this week. Timestamps 00:05 Introduction 01:20 Meet our Guest 03:00 From Classroom Teacher to Library Media Specialist 04:27 Literacy and Student Engagement 07:11 Working with Early Learners and Building Relationships 09:56 Reading Scores and the Impact of Screens 13:35 Encouraging Reading at Home: Tips for Parents 17:03 Exploring the Library with Your Child 19:44 Books as Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Doors 22:32 Key Takeaways for Parents 24:19 Final Thoughts If this made you rethink your next library trip, pass it along to a parent who could use the nudge. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  2. Oct 13

    What to Ask the Teacher to Find Out Where Your Child Really Stands

    Your child’s teacher says they’re doing “fine.” You leave the conference feeling good. But do you really know what “fine” means for your child? Teachers often notice more than a short conference has time to cover. In this episode, Jacquie shares the questions that help you learn what your child’s teacher sees. You’ll find out how to tell if your child truly understands their schoolwork or is just following steps. You’ll learn the difference between what your child has been taught and what they can do on their own. And you’ll know what to ask if you hear words like “unmotivated” or “not focused.” Jacquie also shares one simple question that gives your child’s teacher room to tell you what you didn’t think to ask. You know your child at home. Their teacher sees them in the classroom. These questions help you put both views together, so you leave with a clear picture of your child and a plan for what comes next. Timestamps 00:05 Understanding the Parent-Teacher Conference 02:41 Digging Deeper: Questions to Ask 04:31 Is my child currently meeting grade-level expectations? 04:58 What are you seeing that tells you that? 08:25 What can my child do independently? 08:28 Where do they still need support? 09:17 What are my child’s academic strengths? 09:37 What would you prioritize right now? 10:10 What progress have you seen since the beginning of the year 10:35 How are you measuring that progress? 10:56 What can I do at home that would actually help? 13:25 What does that actually look like in the classroom? 15:44 Summary 17:58 Follow and Subscribe Know a parent with a conference coming up? Send this their way. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  3. Oct 6

    You Don't Have to Stop Helping. You Have to Stop Taking Over.

    You make the call and send the email because it's faster. But what happens when your child turns 16 and no one is doing it for them. Jacquie shares the story of Alexis, a longtime student whose mom stepped back during a summer internship, and what it revealed. She explains the difference between rescuing and coaching, why kids build confidence through experience, and one simple question that helps you hand responsibility back. Timestamps: 00:04 Introduction 00:51 The Balance of Coaching vs. Rescuing 01:15 Helping vs. Doing It for Them 01:44 The Journey to Independence 02:22 When Parents Handle Every Detail 03:25 Holding Kids Accountable 04:07 Independence Through Repetition 04:26 Letting Go of Guilt 05:08 The Coaching Question 05:39 Building Competence Through Experience 06:43 Practical Coaching Strategies 07:15 Let Mistakes Teach 07:44 Support Without Taking Over 08:22 Creating Opportunities for Growth 08:47 Encouraging Independence in Children 09:11 Free Independence Assessment 09:29 Reflection Know a parent who handles every call and every form? Share this with them. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  4. Sep 29

    What to Do When Your Child Says School Is Hard

    Your child says school is hard, or just stops trying. Either way, you're left guessing what's really going on. In this episode, Jacquie sits with a student who never once said the work was hard, he just slid in and out without anyone noticing. What she found when she watched him changed how she sees every kid who avoids their work, including why "I can't" and "I don't want to" usually mean the same thing. Timestamps: 00:04 Understanding Student Resistance 03:07 From Managing to Coaching 03:39 The Role of Confidence in Learning 06:04 Strategies for Supporting Struggling Learners If your child has been avoiding homework lately, this one might explain why. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  5. Sep 22

    Your Child Can Read Perfectly and Still Not Understand a Word

    Your child can read every word on the page correctly and still not understand what they just read. Research puts that at 10 to 15 percent of students. That is the gap hiding behind a child who looks like they are doing just fine. In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Pearl Flanders, a Reading Specialist at her learning center, to unpack the difference between decoding words and actually understanding them. Pearl shares the exact test she uses to spot a real comprehension gap, three questions parents can ask tonight, and why a weekly habit from her own childhood still shapes how she builds readers today. Timestamps 00:31 Introduction 00:35 Meet our Guest 01:08 Building a Love of Reading 02:45 Supporting Struggling Readers 05:00 Signs of a Comprehension Gap 09:57 Questions Parents can Ask 12:48 How Reading Connects to Writing 16:12 When to Seek Extra Support 18:29 Summary If this helped you see your own child a little more clearly, send it to another parent who is wondering the same thing. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  6. Sep 15

    Is My Child Behind or Is This Normal?

    Grade level doesn't tell you where your child actually is. Neither does a report card. In this episode, Jacquie shows you what does. Using 15 years and over 5,000 assessments, Jacquie breaks down the reading signals that reveal a real gap versus normal struggle, and walks you through a simple test that shows you more than a school assessment ever will. It's the same test she used on a sixth grader who couldn't make it past the third sentence of a fourth grade passage. Timestamps: 00:04 Introduction 02:13 Where the Reading Gap Begins 03:23 A Personal Reading Story 05:14 Four Signs to Listen For 07:34 Rough Patch or Real Gap? 08:18 The Third Grade Reading Cliff 09:26 What to Do Tonight If this gave you a clearer picture of where your child stands, share it with a parent who needs it too. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 📘 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 and subscribe to Raising Scholars for new full-length episodes every Tuesday and Sunday Reset episodes every Sunday: www.youtube.com/@raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  7. Sep 8

    What Independence Actually Looks Like By Age

    Is your six-year-old supposed to pack their own backpack? Should your ten-year-old handle friend conflicts alone? Most parents have no idea what's actually normal for their child's age, because nobody sits you down to explain it. In this episode, Jacquie Langworthy breaks down what independence should look like at four key stages: ages 3 to 5, 6 to 8, 9 to 11, and 12 and beyond. She shares what kids should be handling on their own, the biggest mistake parents make at every stage, and one practical tip to hand more responsibility back to your child this week. Timestamps: 00:07 Introduction 02:20 Ages 3–5: The Discovery Years 04:22 Ages 6–8: The Building Years 06:05 Ages 9–11: The Ownership Years 07:26 Age 12+: The Launch Years 08:44 The Power of Stepping Back 10:13 Closing Reflections Is your child where they should be? This episode gives you a real answer. 🚨 Take your FREE Independence Assessment here: https://raisingscholarspodcast.com/assessment 🎙️ 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

  8. Sep 1

    Who You Have to Become to Raise a Scholar

    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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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.

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  • Creator
    Jacquie Langworthy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jacquie Langworthy
  • Show Website
    Raising Scholars