The Home Education with Ease Podcast

In this episode, Christine Furman shares what her family experienced after getting sick the week of Christmas—and the holistic, homeopathic, and simple preventative practices she leans on during cold and flu season. You’ll hear practical reminders (rest + hydration are huge!), prevention strategies you can start now, and a roundup of brands and remedies Christine keeps on hand when symptoms hit. S...

A new year brings fresh energy—but it doesn’t have to come with pressure, perfection, or rushing into unrealistic goals. In this encouraging start-to-2026 episode, Christine shares a heartfelt reflection on the holidays, lessons learned through unexpected challenges, and how families can set intentional, realistic goals that truly support their season of life. From health and home rhythms to marri...

In this inspiring conversation, Christine Furman sits down with longtime mentor and “global sister,” Dr. Shellie Hipsky , to talk about dreaming bigger, aligning your life with your mission, and creating change, one intentional step at a time. Christine shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she went from classroom teacher to building a home education-centered business and lifestyle that suppor...

This heartfelt episode is a loving reminder for moms during the week of Christmas, a season that can feel beautiful, overwhelming, peaceful, chaotic, or all of the above. Christine speaks directly to the unseen work of motherhood, acknowledging the daily responsibilities that never pause for holidays and offering encouragement to moms who are carrying so much. Through personal reflections, faith-f...

In this heartfelt Christmas mini-series episode, Christine shares how her family has found more peace and joy this December — not by doing less, but by being intentional about what truly matters. From baking cookies and budgeting for gifts to creating new family traditions, she shows how each moment can become a meaningful learning experience. Christine dives into the beauty of “Christmas School”...

In this holiday mini-series episode, Christine invites you to trade “Pinterest-perfect” for peace, presence, and what serves your unique family. You’ll hear honest stories—like mixing up party dates, gifting in baby-shower bags, and forgetting presents on a 12-hour drive—that remind us real life is messy and still meaningful. Christine walks through how to choose what stays on the calendar, releas...

Welcome to the start of December! In this heartfelt and practical episode, Christine Furman invites you to slow down, simplify, and be intentional as you move through the holiday season. As the founder of EduPlay Learning and your home education expert, Christine shares her own family rhythms, the joy of decorating early, and how choosing peace over pressure can completely transform your holiday e...

It’s our 100th episode. Christine welcomes friend and collaborator Kayla Starr Smith, founder of Star Digitals, for a practical, joy-filled conversation on meaningful holiday gifting. From cozy custom blankets and name-on-sleeve sweatshirts to sparkly tumblers, ornaments, and team or family sets, Kayla shares simple ways to turn memories into keepsakes. You’ll also hear real-life tips for weaving...

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s easy to feel the pressure of shopping, wrapping, and spending. But what if this year, you could simplify and still give thoughtful, heartfelt gifts that bring joy to those you love? In this cozy and creative episode, Christine shares her favorite homemade gift ideas that are simple to make, budget-friendly, and fun for the whole family. From deliciou...

This week we connect decluttering with something deeper than tidy shelves—purpose, peace, and generosity. Christine shares personal stories from her family’s 21-day decluttering challenge, including curb-side “free finds,” re-homing car seats to families that needed them, and the mindset shift that happens when we release what no longer serves our season. In honor of Kindness Day and Veterans Day,...

In this heart-to-heart episode, Christine invites moms to slow down, simplify, and choose peace as we head into the holidays. From letting go of “we’ve always done it this way” to honoring your current season and capacity, you’ll hear practical ideas for trimming the to-do list, setting gentle boundaries, and focusing on what truly brings your family joy. Christine shares personal stories, skippin...

In this powerful episode of Home Education with Ease , Christine sits down with her dear friend and founder of Whispering Force , Rachel Dayoub , to share an incredible story of courage, faith, and empowerment. Rachel recounts the terrifying night that changed everything, the moment she was followed in a store and nearly abducted and how that experience led her to start Whispering Force , a moveme...

In this powerful and practical episode of Home Education with Ease , Christine welcomes her friend and guest, Theresa Zamagias , a Damsel in Defense representative and safety educator from Pittsburgh. Together, they share essential safety strategies for moms, kids, and families — from everyday awareness to home defense, code words, and protecting our children as they grow. Theresa’s story began wh...

This week, Christine continues October’s Family Safety series with a practical, heart-centered conversation about teaching awareness without fear . She shares how her family uses clear expectations (hello, grocery-store game plans!), parking-lot safety, and everyday “teaching moments” to build confidence. Christine tells a real-life Legoland story that underscores why kids should memorize key info...

In this week’s episode, Christine kicks off October’s safety series with a practical, family-first guide to fire safety, timed to Fire Prevention Week (Oct 5–11). She shares a real kitchen scare that sparked deeper conversations at home, then walks through simple prevention habits, the PASS method for fire extinguishers, how to test detectors, and step-by-step tips for creating and PRACTICING a fa...

This week, Christine sits down with Dr. Tarah Davis, PharmD, MBA, AFCM, founder of The Rooted Farmacy, whose virtual practice blends science and soul to personalize healing from the gut outward. They unpack Tara’s journey from conventional pharmacy to functional medicine, the power of listening to your body, and practical ways to help kids build a healthy relationship with food (without anxiety or...

Christine invites you into her first month working with Dr. Tara Davis—a pharmacist-turned-functional-medicine practitioner and founder of The Rooted “FARM”acy. Christine shares why she sought truly personalized care, what immediately changed (hello, real 8 hours of sleep and a gentler morning routine), and how small, sustainable shifts—protein-forward meals, evening fasting, and gluten/dairy/suga...

In this heartfelt episode, Christine opens up about navigating heavy headlines and everyday influences, from school passages to music, shows, and tech, and how we can intentionally raise kind, confident children. Recorded on the anniversary of 9/11, the day after a high-profile assassination, and following a troubling classroom passage, Christine shares practical ways to protect our kids’ hearts a...

In this episode, Christine breaks down why a simple daily calendar routine can become one of the most powerful teaching moments in your day—from toddler years through early elementary. She shares the exact flow she uses inside EduPlay Learning (songs, movement, days/months, weather, number of the day, and place value with straws), plus ideas to level for learners of all ages and abilities. Christi...

In this heartfelt solo episode, Christine pulls back the curtain on the real story behind writing her third anthology in a year, Course Corrected (launching September 4). She shares the messy-beautiful middle of raising kids, educating at home, and running a mission-driven business, plus the exact moment she almost quit…and the handwritten note from her daughter Ella that became the turning point....

In this heartfelt episode of Home Education with Ease , Christine welcomes back guest Marta Sauret-Greca to discuss their newest anthology, Course Corrected , launching September 4th. Together, they share behind-the-scenes stories of writing, the power of resilience, and how trials can transform into purpose. From spiders dropping in during the recording (real mom life!) to the laughter and faith...

In this heartfelt and jam-packed episode, Christine takes you along on her family’s summer travels—from Pittsburgh to Tennessee—sharing how everyday moments became rich, natural learning opportunities for her children. She gives real-life examples of how road trips, family gatherings, unexpected hiccups, and even boating mishaps turned into lessons in emotional intelligence, life skills, history,...

In this heartfelt and practical episode of Home Education with Ease , Christine shares how to set up your home learning environment without stress or perfectionism. Whether you’re starting with toddlers or transitioning to homeschooling older children, you’ll learn simple, effective tips for organizing supplies, designating spaces, and blending academics with creativity and play. Christine reflect...

This week on the Home Education with Ease podcast, Christine steps away from the usual home education topics to share a special episode all about her family’s recent first-time trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. While the trip was sparked by her daughter Ella’s performance opportunities at Disney, it quickly became a whirlwind of learning moments, logistical lessons, and magical memories. C...

In this episode of Home Education with Ease , Christine sits down with Genesis Hey Krick, mom of four, bestselling author, podcast host of Dream Ignite Build , and high-performance strategist, to talk all about designing a life that truly fits your family. From flexible time-blocking to letting go of the Pinterest-perfect image of motherhood, Christine and Genesis share real-life strategies, funny...