Uncovering Your Child’s Genius: Rethinking Intelligence, Learning Styles & Education

What if your child’s genius has nothing to do with grades or test scores?

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Houlie Duque, educator, homeschool coach, and founder of Homeschool To Go, to challenge traditional ideas of intelligence and success in education.

The conversation explores how every child is intelligent—just in different ways—and why the current education system often overlooks creativity, emotional intelligence, kinesthetic learning, and interpersonal strengths.

Duque explains how parents can identify their child’s unique learning style, build confidence, and nurture strengths without pressure, labels, or comparison.

This conversation also explores how homeschooling, project-based learning, and family rhythm can help parents create meaningful learning experiences—without overwhelm.

In this episode, parents will learn:

1. What “genius” really means in a child
2. Why grades and gifted labels don’t tell the full story
3. How learning styles impact focus, motivation, and confidence
4. The emotional impact of labelling children too early
5. How to support kids with ADHD or non-traditional learning needs
6. Small, realistic changes parents can make this week
7. How homeschooling and experiential learning can work for busy families

Links referenced in this episode:

1. homeschooltogo.org
2. whereparentstalk.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. homeschooltogo.org

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Links referenced in this episode:

1. whereparentstalk.com