Raising Scholars

Jacquie Langworthy
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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.

  1. 3d ago

    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. 📘 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. 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. 🎙️ 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

  3. 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

  4. Aug 28 ·  Bonus

    Holding Love and Limits in the Same Hand

    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 wrongHow to tell the difference between needing you less and not needing you at allWhat it means to choose your child instead of sacrificing for themWhy "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

  5. Aug 25

    How to Build Academic Confidence That Lasts

    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 📱 Connect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/raisingscholarspodcast 📱 Follow us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@raisingscholarspodcast

  6. Aug 18

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

    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

  7. Aug 11

    Helping Your Child Catch Up Without Feeling Behind

    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

  8. Aug 7

    Building Grit: How to Raise a Child Who Doesn't Give Up

    Your child pushes the worksheet away. Slams the book shut. Says the words every parent dreads: "I quit. I can't do this." In that moment, you're stuck deciding whether to push or to let go. In this episode, Jacquie Langworthy breaks down what grit really is, and it's not what most people think. Drawing on Angela Duckworth's research and a personal story about her daughter's years with the Washington Ballet, Jacquie walks through the well-meaning habits that erode grit without parents realizing it, and the four things you can do instead to help your child build real perseverance. Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding Grit: The Balance of Compassion and Challenge 01:25 Defining Grit: More Than Just Perseverance 02:53 Building Grit: The Role of Experience and Safe Struggle 04:43 The Dance of Grit: Knowing When to Push and When to Let Go 05:28 Parental Pitfalls: Eroding Grit with Good Intentions 07:10 Strategies for Fostering Grit in Children 08:54 The Importance of Passion in Grit 09:24 Final Thoughts: Knowing When to Hold the Line or Listen 🎙️ 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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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
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jacquie Langworthy
  • Show Website
    Raising Scholars