Waldorf Homeschooling in 2025

Episode 232 What does Waldorf homeschooling look like in 2025? How has the homeschooling landscape and the Waldorf homeschooling movement changed? And what remains steady at the heart of Waldorf homeschooling? Join Jean on the Art of…

Discover the Joys of Making Toys by Hand

Episode 231 Jessica Bentson’s journey to discover the joys of making toys by hand began with a heartfelt desire to provide her children with natural, open-ended playthings. In this conversation on the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean…

Banish Homeschool Burnout

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…

Celebrate Your Homeschool Journey

Episode 228 Let’s talk about why and how to celebrate your homeschool journey! Ever find yourself staring at unfinished lessons, math workbooks, or art projects at the end of the year? If you’re feeling that familiar weight…

Simplicity is Power

Episode 227 Sometimes we homeschoolers can tend make things more complicated than they need to be. The truth is that simplicity is power! When you finally land in a place of simplicity, you can stop spinning your…

What to Do When You're Feeling Behind

Episode 226 “Feeling behind” might be the most common worry among homeschooling parents. But it’s based on a myth, a misunderstanding, about how learning works. When learning is measured against arbitrary timelines and standardized expectations, we miss…

Embracing the Freedom of Homeschooling

Episode 225 Freedom thrives within structure and simplicity, not rigidity. This is a powerful truth that I’ve learned on my journey to embrace the freedom of homeschooling. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, you’ll…

Sharing Poetry with Children

Episode 223 Sharing poetry with children captivates their imaginations, builds connections and empathy, and fosters language development necessary for literacy. In honor of National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day, I bring you this episode…