This episode is a heartfelt, hope-filled conversation about reclaiming education as a family-centered experience. Christina and Herb Heyavert share how joy, laughter, and empowered parenting can transform learning—and strengthen family bonds for life.
What You’ll Hear:
- Why joy and laughter open the brain for deeper learning—and why pressure shuts it down
- How empowering parents (not systems) leads to happier, more successful kids
- The surprising benefits of play, movement, and delayed formal education, especially for boys
- Kristina’s powerful story of leaving the public school system to truly serve families
- How homeschooling and traditional schooling can work—when families lead with values
- Why strong education choices today help prevent family disconnection tomorrow (Warning: You may find yourself nodding vigorously… possibly while laughing.)
Resources Mentioned on This Episode
Free Gift: Education at Home in 10 Simple Steps – A practical guide to help parents confidently explore educational options
Website: VibrantFamilyEducation.com – Programs, support, and resources for empowered families Podcast: Bringing Education Home – Ongoing conversations about education, family, and lifelong learning
Final Thought (because we can’t help ourselves):
Education doesn’t need to feel like a pressure cooker with a pop quiz attached. When learning is rooted in connection, play, and laughter, kids don’t just succeed—they thrive.
Featured Guest: Kristina & Herb Heagh-Avritt
Kristina and Herbert have been partners in life for 34 years, raising two boys and blending her 27-year teaching career with his business and entrepreneurial expertise. Together, they founded Vibrant Family Education and the Bringing Education Home podcast to help families reimagine learning, strengthen relationships, and raise happy, healthy, successful children—building better communities and a better world, one family at a time.
Find us at https://www.vibrantfamilyeducation.com and https://bringingeducationhome.com
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristina.heaghavritt
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-heagh-avritt
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6632664253430731
Meet the Host: Malcolm Grissom
Malcolm Grissom, affectionately known as "The Stand-up C.E.O.," is a team-building and employee engagement expert. Malcolm, an award-winning actor, comedian, International speaker, and best-selling author, masterfully blends humor, improv, and business acumen to enhance team dynamics and profitability. As a certified laughter leader, he leverages the power of positive psychology and his social work background to create engaging, results-driven experiences. Whether inspiring executives, strengthening teams, or energizing audiences, Malcolm’s unique approach fosters connection, creativity, and success. His ability to transform corporate culture with humor and insight makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.
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Website: malcolmgrissom.com
Facebook: facebook.com/malcolmgrissom
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmgrissom
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