Making Time to Rest

Episode 211 The holiday season can be extra crazy for homeschooling families. But along with the preparations and festivities, do you crave a little time to pause and rest? You might feel like it’s not even possible!…

The Eighth Grade Basket: Homeschooling Eighth Grade

Episode 210 Welcome to the final episode in the Ages & Stages series all about homeschooling eighth grade! In this episode, Jean shares how the Waldorf-inspired approach supports the development of the eighth grader with subjects such…

Your Permission Slip for Simple

Episode 208 Dear homeschooler, ever feel like life’s chaos is hijacking your brain? Listen in as experienced homeschooler and mentor Jean Miller offers you a permission slip for simple. Our brain often misinterprets emotional stress as physical…

Homeschooling Seventh Grade: The Seventh Grade Basket

Episode 207 In this episode ~ effectively homeschooling grade seven for a transformative year. Listen in to the podcast as Jean explores Waldorf-inspired homeschooling grade seven. Including the seventh grader’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth. Hear strategies…

The Power of Reflection

Episode 205 Have you ever considered the power of reflection? Reflection can truly transform your homeschooling journey. In this episode, you’ll hear how reflection uncovers new possibilities and cultivates gratitude, leading to significant breakthroughs and increased compassion…

Homeschooling Sixth Grade: The Sixth Grade Basket

Episode 204 As I was preparing this podcast episode all about homeschooling sixth grade, what came to mind was that the sixth grade topics may seem a little bit dry…at first. Literally! Geology, rocks and minerals, and…

In a Homeschooling Funk?

Episode 203 The homeschooling funk seems to have come early this year for so many homeschoolers I’ve talked with recently. In my experience, the homeschooling funk happens for many of us in February. But this fall has…

All Education is Self-Education

Episode 202 One of my favorite ideas about teaching and learning comes from Rudolf Steiner who said, “All education is self-education.” When I first heard this, I was baffled because…isn’t education dependent on what the teacher teaches…