Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Episódios

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  Rhythm Is About Flow, Not Control 27.07.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail EP265: What if the biggest source of stress in your homeschool isn't your curriculum ~ it's your rhythm? In this episode, Jean explores the difference between rhythm and schedule, why too much structure can quietly become control, and how simplifying your day creates more peace for the whole family. Learn how to build a homeschool rhythm that flows naturally instead of leaving everyone exhausted. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/epi...
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  The Midsummer Homeschool Reset You Didn't Know You Needed 13.07.2026 8min

  Send us Fan Mail EP264: Before you buy another curriculum or fill in another planner, what if the most important thing you could do is pause? In this episode, Jean shares why midsummer is the perfect time to step back, reconnect with your child, and observe their growth before making plans for the year ahead. Learn how beginning with the child ~ not the curriculum ~ can transform your homeschool planning with greater clarity and confidence. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https:...
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  Why Homeschoolers Need a 90s Summer 29.06.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail EP263: Do you miss the simple summers of your childhood? In this episode, Jean explores why homeschoolers need a 90s summer ~ not to recreate the past, but to rediscover the freedom, creativity, and spaciousness children need to thrive. Learn why boredom isn't something to avoid, why ordinary moments matter, and how an unhurried summer can become one of your family's greatest gifts. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode263/ Tapr...
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  What Happens When You Have Ongoing Support 22.06.2026 12min

  Send us Fan Mail EP262: What happens when you stop trying to figure out homeschooling on your own? In this episode, Jean shares a story from her early homeschooling years and explores why ongoing support can make all the difference. Discover how mentorship, community, and hands-on experience help homeschooling parents build confidence and turn information into transformation. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode262/ Taproot Teacher Training Insp...
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  Customize Before You Quit 15.06.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail EP261: Before you decide it's time to start over, consider this: the curriculum may not be the problem. In this episode, Jean shares why it's often better to customize before you quit and how small adjustments can transform your homeschool. Discover how observation, flexibility, and trusting your judgment can help you create a learning experience that truly fits your child. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode261/ Support the ...
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  Building Homeschool Confidence One Step at a Time 08.06.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail EP260: Do you ever feel like you need more confidence before you can move forward in your homeschool? In this episode, Jean shares why confidence isn't the starting point—it's the result of taking action. Learn a simple reflect, act, observe process that helps homeschooling parents build trust in themselves, their children, and the learning journey one step at a time. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode260/ Join the Inspir...
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  Summer Integration 01.06.2026 22min

  Send us Fan Mail EP259: What if summer is when your homeschool matures? In this special episode, Jean and the Taproot Teacher Training team explore the idea of summer integration ~ how rest, reflection, play, creativity, and simple rhythms help learning settle more deeply. If you've ever wondered how to approach summer without pressure or guilt, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on growth, family life, and lifelong learning. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https:...
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  Don't End Your Homeschool Year Without Doing This 25.05.2026 12min

  Send us Fan Mail EP258: Before you rush into summer or start planning next year, Jean offers a gentle invitation. So don’t end your school year without doing this! In this episode, she shares why reflection is one of the most powerful practices for homeschooling parents and how slowing down can help you move forward with more clarity, wisdom, and confidence. Find the show notes here. ➡️ https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode258/ Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜 ...
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  Why Homeschool Planning Feels Endless (And How To Simplify It) 18.05.2026 15min

  Send us Fan Mail EP257: Ever wonder why homeschool planning feels endless? In this episode, Jean explores why so many homeschool plans fall apart and how shifting from rigid planning to flexible, resilient planning can bring more peace, clarity, and confidence to your homeschool days. Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode257/ Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Faceboo...
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  A Simple Monthly Reset for Homeschooling Parents 11.05.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail Send us Fan Mail EP256: Feeling overwhelmed or tempted to overhaul your homeschool again? In this episode, Jean shares a simple monthly reset for homeschooling parents that can help you pause, reflect, and homeschool with more clarity and confidence. Learn how monthly reflection creates space for connection, gentle course correction, and a calmer, more intentional homeschool rhythm. Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode256/ Support ...
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  You Are the Emotional Thermostat 04.05.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail EP255: What if the most important part of your homeschool isn’t the curriculum ~ but you? In this episode, Jean explores how you are the emotional thermostat and how your presence shapes the entire learning environment. Learn how awareness, self-care, and small resets can create a more connected, grounded homeschool. Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode255/ Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https:...
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  From Overwhelmed to Intentional 27.04.2026 10min

  Send us Fan Mail EP254: Feeling stuck in homeschool overwhelm? In this episode, Jean shares how to go from overwhelmed to intentional by using simple filters to make clearer, more confident decisions. Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode253/ Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜 ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschool...
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  School Principal to Homeschool Mom 20.04.2026 44min

  Send us Fan Mail EP253: What happens when a school principal becomes a homeschool mom? Listen in as two former educators talk about their choice to homeschool. In this episode, Jean is joined by Mandy Davis of Home Built Education, a former public school principal who stepped away from the system to homeschool her three children. Together, they explore what really changes when you leave traditional education ~ especially the mindset shifts, the unlearning, and the courage it takes to trust yo...
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  What Happens When You Learn This in Real Life? 13.04.2026 13min

  Send us Fan Mail EP252: You can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and still feel unclear about how to actually do homeschool lessons. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares why that gap exists ~ and what really changes when you move from learning about homeschooling to actually practicing it in real life. If you’ve been stuck in research mode or wondering why things aren’t clicking yet, this episode will help you take the next step. In this episode, you...
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  The Hidden Cost of Curriculum Hopping 06.04.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail EP251: Curriculum hopping often starts with good intentions. We want better homeschool plans, smoother lessons, and a child who feels engaged. But when we pile new programs on top of old ones, we end up with conflicting advice about what to teach and when. That overload can turn curriculum into a crutch, increase homeschool burnout, and make decisions feel harder instead of easier. Listen in as Jean names the hidden cost of curriculum hopping that most of us don’t see ...
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  How to Make Any Homeschool Curriculum Work for Your Unique Child 30.03.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail EP250: If your curriculum isn’t working, it’s easy to think you need something new. But what if the real shift isn’t the curriculum…it’s how you use it? Listen in as Jean shares how to move from “search and do” to “observe and create,” so you can adapt any homeschool curriculum to fit your unique child. You’ll learn three simple Waldorf-inspired principles that make homeschooling feel more flexible, effective, and sustainable ~ without starting over. Because the magic isn’t i...
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  Stop Starting Over Every Spring 23.03.2026 11min

  Send us Fan Mail EP249: Spring often brings a quiet wave of homeschool doubt. Parents start noticing unfinished curriculum, lower energy, and the pull to be outside — and suddenly it feels like the whole year is falling apart. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean explains why homeschoolers often feel behind in March and April and how to stop starting over every spring. You'll hear practical ways to simplify your homeschool rhythm, ease spring burnout, and redefine what “e...
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  But What About Socialization? 16.03.2026 7min

  Send us Fan Mail EP248: That question shows up everywhere: at the park, in a comment thread, from a neighbor who means well, or from someone who clearly doesn’t. “But what about socialization?” can land like a punch, especially when you’re already doing the brave work of choosing homeschooling and trying to stay confident in your decision. We unpack why homeschooling socialization is rarely the problem people assume it is, and why the opposite is often true. Drawing on experience in public s...
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  Why the Curriculum Isn't the Problem 09.03.2026 16min

  Send us Fan Mail EP247: In this episode, Jean explores a common frustration many homeschooling parents face: feeling like the curriculum just isn’t working. If you’ve ever wondered whether you chose the wrong program or felt tempted to start over with something new, this episode offers a different perspective. Jean explains why the real issue usually isn’t the curriculum itself, but how it’s being used. You’ll learn how to shift from following a curriculum as a script to using it as a flexibl...
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  Just Show Up 23.02.2026 8min

  Send us Fan Mail EP256: What if the most important thing you can do in your homeschool today is just show up? In this episode, Jean offers reassurance and simple, practical ideas for those homeschooling days when you don't have a plan. Learn why presence matters more than perfection, how learning is always happening, and easy ways to begin your day with connection and rhythm ~ even when things feel messy. A calming reminder for homeschoolers in any season. Along with simple, practical ideas t...