Episode 161 Time to get cozy! It’s early December as I’m recording this episode and today, we’re diving into the idea of hygge homeschooling. Not sure what hygge means? You’re not alone! The first time I heard the word hygge ~ pronounced “hooga” ~ was a few years back when our daughter was in Copenhagen…
Find More Ease in Homeschooling Are you feeling overwhelmed about homeschooling? Do you constantly feel like you’re not doing enough? Are you hoping to find more ease in homeschooling? Then this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast is a must-listen! I’ll delve into the idea of mixing mindset and implementation for effective homeschooling and share…
The Emotional Roller Coaster The safety of home sometimes means our kiddos are expressing big emotions, at home. How can we ride the emotional roller coaster of family life? I completely understand the challenges that come with homeschooling, especially when it involves navigating your children’s big and sometimes overwhelming emotions. I have three kiddos, and…
The Rhythm of Family Mealtimes Rhythm is a hot topic around here at the Art of Homeschooling! And today, I want to talk about the rhythm of family mealtimes. So often when we start a new homeschooling year, or return after a holiday or vacation, re-establishing a smoothly flowing daily rhythm starts with anchor points…
Start Your Homeschool Year Feeling Connected Are you looking forward to a fresh start for the new homeschooling year? I’m here to help you focus on what’s most important in the simplest possible way. Start your homeschool year feeling connected! Like I say at the end of every episode here on the podcast: Rather than…
Homeschool Comparison, Be Gone! 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 check in and assess how we’re doing. There’s nothing wrong with being curious about how your homeschool measures up, or compares to…
One Small, Doable Change As I write and record this episode, it’s about half way 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 focus instead on one small, doable change. One thing at a time! One task, one…
Your Personalized Podcast Playlist I have something a little different here for Episode #140 of the Art of Homeschooling podcast. Your personalized podcast playlist! So that you can find episodes that speak to you, right where you are, right now. I was recently perusing comments in a homeschooling Facebook group. And someone asked for recommendations…
Writing Your Own Homeschool Manifesto Welcome dear listener! In today’s episode, we’re going to delve into a topic that is near and dear to my heart ~ writing your own homeschool manifesto. What exactly is a homeschool manifesto? Well, think of it as a declaration of your educational values, beliefs, and goals. A homeschool manifesto…
The Top 5 Things Children Gain from Doing Art Let’s talk about the arts! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, I want to share with you the top 5 things children gain from doing art. The arts are integral to education. And especially to the Waldorf approach and other holistic approaches. Here’s…
