Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Send us Fan Mail EP163: As the year winds down, we're offering thoughts on introspection in this week's episode. Step into the tranquility of the winter solstice and take advantage of this opportunity to reflect on your homeschooling experience so far this year. We’ll guide you through a process of reflection aimed at recognizing your achievements, identifying your challenges, and foster...

Send us Fan Mail EP162: Are you feeling overwhelmed by the holiday hustle and bustle? Yearning for a little peace and quiet amidst the cheerful chaos? As a homeschooling family, the challenge multiplies. But what if I told you there's a beauty in slowing down? Let's savor the season's solitude and stillness. In this episode, we talk about engaging in creative activities like cooking...

Send us Fan Mail EP161: Wouldn't it be fantastic to turn your homeschooling experience into a cozy sanctuary filled with warmth, comfort, and togetherness this holiday season? Prepare to journey into the Danish concept of hygge, where we transform your homeschooling into a nurturing environment of learning and creativity. Picture a learning space filled with soft cushions, the scent of cocoa,...

Send us Fan Mail EP160: We all know the holiday season can be a whirlwind of activities and commitments, but what if there was a way to maintain a relaxed homeschool rhythm during this busy month? Welcome, friends, to a heartwarming conversation about holiday homeschooling that promises to transform your seasonal learning adventures. We've got a festive treat for you ~ a simple, easy-to-follo...

Send us Fan Mail EP159: Ever wondered how gratitude can energize, heal, and bring hope even in the face of despair? Tune into our annual Art of Homeschooling podcast's gratitude episode. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of a grateful perspective, particularly in challenging times. You'll hear about enlightening resources to help you maintain a grateful heart amidst ch...

Send us Fan Mail EP158: Are you feeling overwhelmed in your homeschooling journey? Do you constantly feel like you're not doing enough? Then this episode is a must-listen! In this episode, your host, Jean Miller, will be sharing three easy-to-implement suggestions that can help shift your perspective and bring more joy into your homeschooling routine. Discover the importance of incorporating...

Send us Fan Mail EP157: How are you doing as you ride the emotional roller coaster of homeschooling? In this episode, Jean is here to guide you through the labyrinth of your child's emotions without getting overwhelmed. This edition of the Art of Homeschooling podcast is packed with strategies that include the power of daily routines, the calming influence of nature, and the magic of self-car...

Send us Fan Mail EP156: Feel overwhelmed with the holiday season approaching? I'm Jean Miller, and today's episode is all about cultivating a Simplicity Mindset for the coming holiday season. I'll guide you through five simple practices that will help you align your holidays with your core values, use visualization to your advantage, lean into your intuition, engage in hands-on acti...

Send us Fan Mail EP155: Ever felt overwhelmed by the clutter of ideas, notes, and resources for homeschooling? Trust me, I've been there! It was a mess until I discovered the game-changer ~ binders for seasons and festivals. This organizational tool has made my homeschooling journey more enjoyable and less chaotic, and I'm excited to share this gem with you! Throughout this episode, I wa...

Send us Fan Mail EP154: Welcome, homeschoolers! How about we unlock the secrets of raising lifelong learners? Let this episode be your guide on this wonderful journey. Filled with practical tips, personal stories, and inspiring ideas, Jean will show you how to foster curiosity, promote self-directed learning, and model lifelong learning. Let's embrace the challenge of homeschooling and turn i...

Send us Fan Mail EP153: Imagine being part of a beautiful tradition that not only adds harmony to your life but also deepens your connection with others. That's what I've been lucky enough to experience for the past 30 years with my women's singing circle. And today, I'm so happy to share stories, ideas, and resources to help you start a circle of your own. I'll guide you...

Send us Fan Mail EP152: Are you eager to weave magic into your child's birthday celebrations, but feel stuck on where to begin? Well, set aside that birthday planning stress as we journey down memory lane and uncover the hidden gems of simple and magical birthday traditions. From a humble birthday cape to a handcrafted birthday poem, we'll share how the smallest nuances can create the mo...

Send us Fan Mail EP151: Today, we’re talking about anger. I know this isn’t always an easy topic. But it’s a super important one. Because as parents, we get angry sometimes.  So let’s explores how we can deal with that in a healthy way. In this episode, Jean delves into how to deal with your own anger in the moment, looking back to recognize how you got to anger, and finally ways to take care of y...

Send us Fan Mail EP#150: How do homeschoolers stay organized while keeping it simple, inspiring, and doable? That’s what we’re talking about here today: SIMPLE organizational systems for homeschoolers that work. Here are some systems for homeschool organization that you might consider setting up to help you plan, stay on track, and record the learning. Because having a simple organizational system...

Send us Fan Mail EP149: Are you looking for ways to bring more rhythm to your family? Starting with our anchor points when we begin a new homeschooling year, or return after a holiday or vacation, can help us re-establish a smoothly flowing daily rhythm that works for our family.  Homeschooling provides so much flexibility. Which is wonderful. But also sometimes challenging. But recurring activiti...

Send us Fan Mail EP148: Self-care? What’s that?  As a homeschooling parent, do you find yourself  ALWAYS putting yourself last? It's a toxic combination feeling like you should do it all and believing you can . Listen up, because in this episode, Jean shares ideas for creating your very own self-care plan in the simplest possible way ~ with an acronym to help you remember to take care of your...

Send us Fan Mail EP147: Are you getting ready for a new homeschooling year? Looking forward to a fresh start? Today, I’m here to help you focus on what’s most important in the simplest possible way. Just like I say at the end of every episode here on the podcast: Rather than perfection, focus on connection.  How exactly do you do that? Especially at a time when you’re scrambling to have everything...

Send us Fan Mail EP146: Do you find yourself continually comparing your homeschool to others? This can totally steal your joy and leave you feeling overwhelmed. We’ve all heard it…Comparison is the thief of joy. But how do we stop comparing ourselves to others? Listen up as Jean shares 3 specific strategies to help you declare once and for all: “homeschool comparison, be gone!” So you can you stop...

Send us Fan Mail EP145: Do you ever feel like there’s a gap between your homeschool life right now and your vision of a better way? Today, we’re talking all about that gap between how things are going in your homeschool right now, and where you wish you could be ~ the gap between your current reality and your vision of a brighter homeschool experience. Sometimes this gap can seem enormous, like a...

Send us Fan Mail EP144: As a homeschooling mentor, my goal is to help parents gain confidence and feel inspired. And the truth is that inspiration really comes from within. So staying connected to self and staying connected to others who are on a similar path are equally important.  In today’s episode, listen in as Jean shares four tips about inspiration along both of these pathways ~ connection t...

Send us Fan Mail EP143: Do you have differences of opinion with friends and loved ones about homeschooling? Listen up if you need help dealing with these differences of opinion in your own life. Because it happens to most of us, maybe all of us! People we love and care about may not always see things our way!!! In this episode, Jean share a beautiful passage from Rudolf Steiner to remind us to tak...

Send us Fan Mail EP142: What do you think homeschoolers want more than anything else? A feeling of confidence! I hear this all the time from homeschooling parents in almost all the coaching I do. Homeschooling parents want to feel more confident. So how do we go about gaining confidence as a homeschooler if we don't have a lot of experience with it? The truth is, we just begin. The confidence...

Send us Fan Mail EP141 : Here we are, about half way through the year ~ a good time to reflect back to January when this year began. Almost every year, when the new year rolls around, I resist setting any New Year's Resolutions.  But every year, my wish is to get better at focusing on one thing at a time ! One task, one activity, one day, one change. I want to embrace the concept of one small...

Send us Fan Mail EP140: This episode offers a few different podcast playlists depending on where you are on your homeschooling journey ~ lists of recommended episodes just for you.  Check out 5 or so episodes for each of these categories of interest to homeschoolers: Beginning Homeschoolers New to Waldorf Weaving in the Lively Arts Homeschooling Mindset Homeschool Curriculum Parenting Tune in to f...

Send us Fan Mail EP139: Want help keeping your values at the forefront of your homeschool?  In today's episode, we're going to delve into how to create a homeschool manifesto as a declaration of your educational values, beliefs, and goals. It's a powerful tool that can help you articulate your vision for your homeschooling journey and serve as a guiding compass throughout the years....