The Neuroscience of Confident Learners: How Parents Can Use Brain Science at Home | Dr. Lisa Riegel

What if the secret to raising a confident, capable learner isn't more entertainment — but more brain science? In this episode of Foundations of Learning, Shali Flint sits down with Dr. Lisa Riegel — Ph.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership from The Ohio State University, author of NeuroWell: The Science of Feeling Better, Thinking Better, and Leading Better, and creator of the 7C Framework for lasting engagement. With over 25 years working with schools and families, Lisa translates neuroscience into simple, doable strategies parents can use at home. Together, Shali and Lisa unpack why learning doesn't have to be flashy to be effective, and how the brain actually builds lasting skills through structure, repetition, and predictability. In this episode, you'll learn: How children's brains build real skills over time — even when learning feels repetitive or "unglamorous" The difference between short-term engagement (entertainment) and long-term motivation and mastery How to support focus, resilience, and emotional regulation in everyday routines Why structure, predictability, and clear expectations reduce stress and grow confidence Practical ways families can apply brain science at home — without overcomplicating learning or relying on constant stimulation If you're a parent or educator who wants to raise resilient, self-motivated learners, this conversation will give you both the "why" and the "how." Connect with Dr. Lisa Riegel: Website: https://www.lisariegel.com Engagement Partners Institute: https://www.epinstitute.net LinkedIn:   / lisariegel   Book a session: https://calendly.com/lisariegel/60min Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lisa+riegel 🎧 Listen, follow, and share Foundations of Learning wherever you get your podcasts. K3 Homeschool Foundations Resources: Science of Reading Simplified Ecourse https://k3homeschoolfoundations.com/l... 5 Foundations of Reading Ecourse https://k3homeschoolfoundations.com/l... Skill-Based Literacy Curriculum https://k3homeschoolfoundations.com/l... Get the first 2 letter lessons for FREE https://k3-homeschool-foundations.kit... Get the first 5 Reading Lessons for FREE https://k3-homeschool-foundations.kit... Your Guide to Teach High-Frequency Words https://k3homeschoolfoundations.com/l... Get the first 10 lessons to teach high-frequency words for FREE https://k3-homeschool-foundations.kit... The Literacy Clarity Plan- Work one on one with me to create a detailed literacy plan made for YOUR child https://k3homeschoolfoundations.com/t... FREE Literacy for Littles Ebook https://k3-homeschool-foundations.kit... Affiliates Tuttle Twins Books https://tuttletwins.com/ref/K3_homesc... Learning with Kelsey Boxes & Resources https://rstr.co/learning-with-kelsey/... #FoundationsOfLearning #Homeschool #Neuroscience #ParentingTips #ConfidentLearners #BrainScience