THEY ARE SMART!

<p>Have you ever wondered if <em><strong>you </strong></em>are smart? Do your children ever ask you if you think they're smart? What is <em><strong>smart </strong></em>anyways? Today's episode explores the theory of multiple intelligences. An IQ test isn't the only way to measure intelligence. My guest, Dana Fohr, discusses the eight ways your kids are smart. You may just be surprised by what you hear.&nbsp;</p> <p>★LISTENER COUPON CODE<br> Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. <a href="https://www.bookshark.com/request-a-catalog/">Request a homeschool curriculum catalog</a> or <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/instructors-guide-samples">download samples</a> at <a href="http://www.bookshark.com/">bookshark.com</a>. ★<a href="https://www.bookshark.com/podcast-5">Request your coupon code</a> to use on any purchase at bookshark.com.<br> QUOTABLE</p> <p>Janna: "[Our children a]re not just another person living in your home that you have to feed and drive around and look after and clean up after. I mean, it does feel that way sometimes in the thick of being at home and homeschooling your children. But when you really get to know them and see what motivates them and as they start to mature and you're like, 'Oh my gosh, you're a really cool person. You're neat.' And it's such a privilege to have the time when I homeschool to be able to do that with my kids."</p> <p>TIMESTAMPS<br> 01:04 Dana's background.</p> <p>02:09 The value of giving kids autonomy.</p> <p>04:32 Book referenced: <em>8 Great Smarts</em> by Dr. Kathy Koch | The 8 intelligences, outlined and defined:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li>word smart</li> <li>logic smart</li> <li>picture smart</li> <li>music smart</li> <li>body smart</li> <li>nature smart</li> <li>people smart</li> <li>self smart</li> </ol> <p>07:32 How multiple intelligences is different from how IQ is traditionally measured.</p> <p>08:58 How an understanding of multiple intelligences can impact our homeschool.</p> <p>13:34 Sometimes you can identify a child's special gifts by looking at what anno