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…
Episode 229 Ever felt like you’re drowning in curriculum overwhelm? The secret to Waldorf-without-the-box is creating a custom curriculum for your homeschooling journey. You are not alone! Many homeschooling parents purchase one curriculum after another, desperately trying to follow someone else’s plan only to feel perpetually behind and increasingly frustrated. Rudolf Steiner, the founder of…
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 of disappointment about what didn’t get accomplished this year, you’re not alone. In this episode of the Art…
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 the beautiful truth that homeschooling allows us to follow our child’s natural development. The Waldorf approach offers remarkable…
