How to Start a Singing Circle

Episode 153 I am deeply grateful for my journey as a parent and homeschooler. And one experience in particular has brought harmony and deep connection to my life while on this journey ~ singing together with a…

What's Your Self-Care Plan?

Episode 148 How would I have responded if you’d asked me early on in my homeschooling journey, “Jean, what’s your self-care plan?“ “Self-care…what’s that? A self-care plan? Who are you kidding?“ Because I was always last on…

Homeschool Comparison, Be Gone!

Episode 146 We’ve all heard it…comparison is the thief of joy. But how do we stop comparing ourselves to others? I say, “Homeschool comparison, be gone!” As homeschoolers, we all want to check in and assess how…

Can We Agree to Disagree?

Episode 143 Years ago at a workshop, someone handed me a piece of paper with a handwritten passage entitled Faithfulness. And this has become my go to read whenever I experience conflict with a loved one in…

One Small, Doable Change

Episode 141 As I write and record this episode, it’s about halfway through the calendar year. And I’m reflecting back to January. I always resist setting any New Year’s Resolutions. And here’s why: Throughout the year, I…