Episode 169 Hey there, wonderful homeschooling parents! Jean here, your guide on this exciting adventure of homeschooling. Today, let’s dive into a concept I call better than curriculum. “What could possibly be better than curriculum?” you might be wondering! Well, let me tell you, it’s your very own plan that you create! As homeschoolers, we…
Episode 167 Welcome to Episode #167 of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast! Listen in and follow along with the show notes below as we dive into scaling back for homeschooling success during challenging times. And then layering in the learning to build back up to a rich, comprehensive, inspiring block schedule. Scale Back When Necessary…
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…
Episode 158 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 three simple suggestions…
Episode 157 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 two are…
Episode 147 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 perfection, focus on connection. …
Episode 146 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 to check in and assess how we’re doing. There’s nothing wrong with being curious about how your homeschool measures up, or compares to others….
Episode 141 As I write and record this episode, it’s about halfway 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 activity, one day,…
Episode 140 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 of podcasts…
Episode 139 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 is a powerful…
