Episode 249 My message today on the Art of Homeschooling podcast is to stop starting over every spring! And if you’ve ever felt like scrappy everything and starting over in the spring, you’re not alone. This time of year has a way of making everything feel a little wobbly ~ lessons feel unfinished, motivation dips,…
Episode 246 What if it’s more important to just show up in your homeschool rather than have perfect lesson plans? This episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast is all about showing up rather than seeking perfection. And how just being present will build rhythm over time. Let’s talk about those homeschool days when you…
Episode 244 In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by members of the Taproot Team to share gentle, practical tips for getting back to homeschooling after the holidays ~ or after any kind of break. January can feel surprisingly hard for homeschoolers. While September brings fresh notebooks and new energy,…
Episode 243 For many homeschooling parents, January can feel like a fresh start ~ and a pressure cooker ~ all at once. Maybe you’re welcoming the new year without a plan (yet). But what if the most supportive thing you could do right now is pause and reflect? In this episode of the Art of…
Episode 242 The holiday season is full of magic…and also full of meltdowns, overstimulation, late bedtimes, and the occasional candy-cane-fueled chaos. That’s why in this episode, we’re talking all about revelry + renewal, four ways to stay balanced through the holidays as a homeschooler. If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to create meaningful memories…
Episode 239 In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares how to craft age-appropriate homeschool lessons that meet your child right where they are. Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your rhythm, these simple steps will help you balance subject matter, skill development, and soulful storytelling the Waldorf way. And with…
Episode 238 This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast was created to encourage you as a homeschooling parent to teach your child, not a grade. For some homeschoolers, starting a new grade each fall is part of their yearly rhythm. For others, sometimes it’s hard to even assign a grade to their child. Either…
Episode 235 I have a thoughtful, encouraging message for you in this week’s podcast episode about how simple is enough in your homeschool. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed by planning, preparing, and presenting ALL the lessons for our children ~ from language arts to shoe tying and beyond. And we often feel like we…
Episode 234 Art anchors learning at home and can serve as a powerful tool for teaching across all subject areas. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by guest Robyn Beaufoy, CEO of Waldorfish. The award-winning Weekly Art Foundations program created by Waldorfish offers a guided path for parents to…
Episode 230 Banish homeschool burnout with these nine simple tips aligned with Waldorf-inspired homeschooling so you can reignite your enthusiasm and bring joy back into your days with your kiddos. The tips in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast get to the heart of the matter ~ connection. We all experience burnout and…
