Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Episodes
Gaining Confidence as a Homeschooler
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP142: What do you think homeschoolers want more than anything else? A feeling of confidence! I hear this all the time from homeschooling parents in a...
One Small, Doable Change
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP141: Here we are, about half way through the year ~ a good time to reflect back to January when this year began. Almost every year, when the new yea...
Your Personalized Homeschool Playlist
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP140: This episode offers a few different podcast playlists depending on where you are on your homeschooling journey ~ lists of recommended episodes ...
Writing Your Own Homeschool Manifesto
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP139: Want help keeping your values at the forefront of your homeschool? In today's episode, we're going to delve into how to create a ho...
The Top 5 Things Children Gain from Doing Art
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP138: What do children gain from the arts? The arts are integral to the Waldorf and other holistic approaches. So let's dive into what children ...
Start Where You Are
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP137: Do you ever think you should be further along than you are in your homeschooling journey? Then listen up. Today, we’re going to dive into...
How to Tell Your Homeschool Story
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP136: In this episode, you'll gain powerful insights into the "why" behind your homeschooling and learn how to share YOUR story with f...
Summer is Natural for Learning
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP#135: Lots of homeschoolers wonder if they should continue to do lessons through the summer. You might be thinking about this too, especially if you...
4 Main Types of Homeschool Support & How to Choose
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP#134: Want help deciding what kind of homeschool support is best for you right now? Listen in as Jean describes the four main types of support and o...
Get Clear on How You Want Your Summer to Go
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP133: The beginning of summer is so full of hope for fun and relaxation. Seriously, as homeschooling parents, we are so ready for a break! But if we ...
Insights from Eleven Experienced Homeschooling Parents
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP132: Today, I’m sharing practical tips for navigating the challenges AND joys of homeschooling. I asked some homeschooling parents to help with th...
10 Ways to Step Away from Homeschooling This Summer
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP131: Thinking about summer and how you might recharge and refresh as a homeschooling parent? Summer is a great time to mix things up a bit and take ...
Create Art & Joy in Your Homeschool Life
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP130: This episode is for homeschoolers who want to invite more art and joy into their daily lives. We’re talking all about how to incorporate mo...
Why Children Resist ~ And How Understanding the Four Temperaments Can Help
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP129: Children resist for all kinds of reasons. And understanding the four temperaments or personality types can really help us accept our children f...
What To Do When You Feel Stuck in Homeschooling
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP128: Welcome to the episode for homeschoolers who feel stuck. Oh, that just might be ALL homeschoolers at one time or another! Amiright? So let&apo...
Homeschool Lesson Planning
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP127: As homeschoolers, we want some kind of lesson plan ~ not too complicated. But something that will guide us. A simple plan or outline on paper. ...
Thinking, Feeling, Willing ~ 3 Ways Children Learn
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP126: When we consider these ways of learning ~ through thinking, feeling, or doing ~ we need to also consider the age and developmental stage of the...
Reset with Tea + Poetry
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP#125: Happy first day of Spring to those in the northern hemisphere. Are you craving a fresh start? A reset? Today, listen in as Jean shares her sim...
Bring on the Singing
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP#124: This episode is going to encourage you to sing to your children. Because sharing our voices with our children is both healing and connecting a...
Celebrating the Many Roles of a Homeschooler
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP123: We wear so many hats as homeschoolers. And sometimes that can leave us feeling scattered or even overwhelmed. Homeschooling is a big responsibi...
Homeschool Block Schedule
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP122: Listen in to how creating a simple schedule with a block plan for your year can relieve overwhelm and help you stay on track. A homeschool blo...
The Essence of Holistic Homeschooling
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP121: How do we distill our work as homeschoolers down to its essence so we can stay focused and inspired day after day, no matter what? That’s THE...
How to Make the Waldorf Curriculum More Homeschool Friendly
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP120: As homeschoolers, looking at what Waldorf teachers do in a classroom doesn’t always translate directly to the home environment. So how are ho...
Creating Momentum in Your Homeschool
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP119: As homeschoolers, sometimes we lose our momentum. But, momentum is the key to homeschooling with more ease. If you’re struggling in your home...
No Perfect Home Educators!
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP118: There’s no such thing as a perfect teacher? Seriously. Not in a classroom, not in a homeschool. Not anywhere! And there are no perfect home e...
Talking with the Team: Behind the Scenes
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP117: Listen in for a behind-the-scenes chat with Jean and her two assistants, Sarah and Dominique. They talk all about how homeschooling variety and...
Visualize What You Want
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP116: We're talking all about how to visualize what you want, as a parent, a homeschooler, and a human being in this week's episode. There&...
It's Ok to Take Time for Yourself
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP115: Not only is it OK to take time for yourself as a homeschooling parent, it’s actually really important. Because we’re caregivers. And caregi...
Find Your Daily Anchor Points
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EP114: Are you just getting back into the swing of things after a holiday or summer break?Listen in for the 4 steps to start with your anchor points a...
Finding Stillness in the Busyness
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP113: Today on the podcast, Jean is talking all about getting still. How do we embrace the stillness of the solstice as homeschooling parents? Liste...
Window Star Challenge
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP112: It’s time for the annual Window Star Challenge! Here are three ways that making folded paper window stars can cultivate mindfulness ~ helping...
December Homeschooling Tips
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP111: Instead of trying to squeeze in a main lesson block of lessons in December, try these tips instead. In this episode, Jean shares 10 tips fo...
Choosing To Homeschool
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP110: Today we’re talking all about choosing to homeschool. For so many of us, myself included, homeschooling is not just a one and done decision. ...
Empowered by Gratitude
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP109: Let gratitude be empowering. We can feel more grounded and present and willing to face whatever comes our way after focusing, even for just a f...
My #1 Piece of Advice to All Homeschoolers
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP108: Start with simplicity. Return to simplicity. Embrace simplicity. This is Jean's #1 piece of advice to all homeschoolers. Listen in to he...
Main Lesson Block Learning
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP107: Main lesson blocks are a way of planning and organizing lessons around a central topic or theme. Today on the podcast, we dive into all things ...
Celebrate the Light Within
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP106: How do you kindle your own fire, keep the flame alive, fuel that spark deep inside?As the days grow shorter, listen up for some encouragement f...
Nature-Inspired Found Poetry
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP105: In this week's episode, we combine language arts and nature study! Here's a simple yet beautiful idea for combining poetry and natur...
Let Go of the Guilt
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP104: Let go of the guilt. That's right ~ let it go! Guilt never serves us well. And, sitting in guilt does not do anything to move us forward i...
The Three Stages of the Waldorf Curriculum
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP103: Listen in as Jean shares with you a simplified perspective on what we teach our children at different stages of their schooling. As homeschoole...
Join Us at the Book Hearth
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP102: Book Hearth workshops are designed to help homeschooling parents bring stories, lessons, and experiences to your children and students all desi...
When the Start of Your Homeschool Year Isn’t All Sunshine & Roses
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP101: Have you just begun your homeschool year? Has it been less than stellar? Or even a huge flop? It can take some time for everyone to settle in...
Reflections of a Homeschool Mom 26 Years Later
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP100: In this episode, Jean reflects back on 26 years of homeschooling. She describes three distinct qualities that homeschooling fosters and what ca...
Fall Baking with Kids
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP99: As the seasons turn, listen in for some fun fall baking ideas, recipes, stories, and books. So you can plan engaging activities with your childr...
Why We Love Monarch Butterflies
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP98: Today on the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean talks with her my dear friend, Janet Kramer, all about why they love raising and watching Monarc...
The Beauty of Homeschool Rituals
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP97: Today, we're talking all about the beauty of homeschooling rituals. Here are some observations of why rituals can really help make homescho...
Are You Ready for a New Homeschool Year?
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP96: How are you feeling, dear homeschool parent? Are you ready for a new homeschool year?Often, when we hear this question, we think about curriculu...
Curiosity is the Best Remedy for Overwhelm
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP95: As homeschoolers, we often feel overwhelmed. This may well be our #1 challenge as homeschooling parents! Listen in to today's episode to h...
Your Journey as a Homeschooler
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP94: As homeschooling parents, we're all trying so hard to get it right. We care deeply about our children and we don’t want to mess this up. ...
Ask Jean Anything
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP93: A few times a year, Jean asks listeners to submit questions for her to answer on the podcast. Listen in as she answers six questions that you&ap...
Not Having All the Answers for Our Kids
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP92: The common advice to parents about answering children’s questions is to respond in an elaborate yet easy to understand way. But in this episod...
How Can We Restore Connections Through Nature Study?
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP91: Homeschooling provides so many opportunities to spend time outdoors and share a love of nature with our children. Nature can help us foster conn...
Block Learning is Fantastic for Homeschooling, And Here’s Why
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP90: Here at the Art of Homeschooling, Jean recommends block teaching. Because this is the best, strongest method of teaching for families at home fo...
Show Up as Your Best Self Instead of Your Stressed Self
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP89: Homeschooling can be stressful, let's face it. But we can also choose to show up as our best selves. Listen in for 7 specific tips to help ...
Can We Homeschool Without a Curriculum?
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP88: Today, we’re digging into a conversation about homeschooling curriculum and a question that comes up a lot especially after getting started on...
Homeschooling is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP87: Today’s episode is all about the long game of homeschooling. Let's talk about how homeschooling is more like a marathon than a sprint. Li...
Watching Our Children Grow Up
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP86: Our children really do grow up! Here are just a few reflections from Jean on watching her children grow up and interacting with them as young ...
Homeschooling On a Budget
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP85: So many fun ideas here all about tips for homeschooling on a budget. Choosing homeschooling often means living on one income. But the idea of ...
Homeschoolers: Scrolling is NOT the Same as Planning
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP84: Today's episode is all about a very important distinction, a misunderstanding we’ve all had at one time or another…and that is: Scrolli...
Finish Your Homeschool Year Feeling Good
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP83: I know many of you are wrapping up your homeschooling year right about now. And so often, the end of our homeschool year can be full of so man...
How to Know If You're Doing Enough as a Homeschooler
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP82: As the homeschooling year comes to a close for many families, one of the most frequently asked questions from is “how do I know if I’ve done...
The Story of How the Taproot Teacher Training Began
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP81: Listen in as Jean talks with her mentor, Barbara Dewey of Waldorf Without Walls, about the story of how the Taproot Teacher Training for homesch...
Homeschooling Mantras
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP80: As homeschoolers, there are so many moving pieces and parts to consider. We can get lost in a sea of swirling ideas. That’s why over the yea...
Child Development and Neuroscience
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP79: The Waldorf approach was created by Rudolf Steiner for a new school that was opening in Germany back in 1919. That’s over 100 years ago. Stei...
How to Resolve Conflict in Your Family Quickly
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP78: Conflict is never an easy subject. Arguing and bickering can really wear us down and sometimes we wish it would just go away. We’d rather not ...
When Our Children Resist
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP77: Listen in for tips and strategies for how to deal with our children’s resistance. Because let’s be real, our children are not always going t...
Stories Work Like Magic
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP76: In many hands-on homeschooling approaches, stories form the foundation of the lessons. Stories help connect us, person to person, and also draw ...
Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Parent
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP75: Dear Overwhelmed Homeschool Parent, Pease know that you are not alone! All homeschoolers feel this way at times. In this episode, I want to off...
Looking Inward with My Friend, Eshanne
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP74: In this episode, Jean talks with Eshanne Anderson, a fellow traveler on this homeschooling journey, all about inner work ~ that illusive practic...
Be Like the Lotus Flower in Your Homeschool
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP73: Let’s be real, parenting and homeschooling can challenge us to our core. But with mindfulness and inner work practices that help us get quiet ...
You're On a Journey, Too
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP72: Listen in for an important conversation about mindset and mindfulness for homeschoolers. Last week, Jean talked about how homeschooling is rea...
Simple Self-Acceptance Practices for Parents
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP71: Homeschooling is really about two things.Mindset and action.We tend to put all our focus on the action piece of this equation - curriculum, les...
Failure is an Important Part of the Learning Process
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP70: Today on the podcast, we’re talking about failure. Not an easy topic, I know. But failure is actually an important part of the learning proces...
Shift Worry Into Curiosity
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP69: Worry and anxiety have a way of making it seem like everything is falling apart all at once.What’s a parent to do?The answer is...curiosity. T...
Be the Leader in Your Homeschool
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP68: Instead of teaching, let's think about leading. In this episode, Jean shares how to shift your perception of what you do so that you can be...
How to Save a Homeschool Day Gone Bad
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP67: Some days, homeschooling doesn't go as planned. The days when everything falls apart before we even begin the lessons. Honestly, every home...
3 Ways to Stay Focused in Your Homeschool
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP66: Today, we're talking about how to stay focused in your homeschool. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately similar to this one: “Je...
Behind the Scenes at Art of Homeschooling
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP65: In today's episode, we're taking a peek behind the scenes at Art of Homeschooling. Jean shares stories through her years of supporting...
Mealtime Blessings for Families
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP64: Today, we’re talking all about Mealtime Blessings for families – specifically, the power of ritual, where to find beautiful blessings, and s...
Trusting the Power of Stillness
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP63: It’s the week between Christmas and New Year’s when this episode comes out and we're talking today about renewal. How do we renew and r...
3 Paths of Development for the Homeschool Parent
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP62: As homeschool parents, we are on a journey as well. It’s not just all about the kids all the time! But how exactly can we grow and develop as ...
Shine Through the Darkness with the Window Star Challenge
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP61: Join with homeschoolers from around the world for the annual #windowstarchallenge. Listen in as Jean describes how to make your own window star ...
Why Choose the Waldorf Approach for Homeschooling
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP60: Listen up as Jean shares what appeals to her most about Waldorf and why she chose the Waldorf approach for homeschooling. No matter what your ho...
What Are You Grateful For?
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP59: What are you grateful for this year? Listen in as Jean shares her gratitude for all the homeschooling parents out there. And glean some great ti...
The Art of Gift Giving & Receiving
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP58: Gift giving and receiving can be problematic in families. Seems a bit ironic when we’re trying to simplify and build a home environment based ...
Homeschooling Through the Holidays
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP57: The holiday season can be a crazy time for homeschoolers. So what’s a homeschooler to do? Listen up as Jean shares how to homeschool through t...
How to Keep the Holidays Simple and Delightful This Year
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP56: We all long for a holiday season that’s restful, replenishing, and restorative. But instead, we often feel overloaded, overwhelmed, and overst...
Simple Ideas for Celebrating Fall as a Family
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP55: In this episode, Jean reflects on the fall season shares a few really simple ideas for celebrating fall as a family. Listen in to spark some new...
How to Customize Your Homeschool Curriculum to Invite More Engagement
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP54: We're talking today about hands-on homeschooling. Specifically, how to customize the curriculum you may already have by weaving in the live...
Equanimity is Our Goal as Homeschooling Parents
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP53: Today, Jean's talking about how to observe your feelings without letting them sweep you away! Not an easy task but so worthwhile. As homes...
Ask Jean Anything
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP52: For this one-year anniversary of the podcast, listeners submitted their questions to Jean and she answers them here. Lots of homeschooling wisdo...
There's No Such Thing as an "Open & Go" Curriculum
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP51: So many of us think we want to find that just right open & go curriculum. Listen in to hear why that's not such a helpful goal and what...
Top Episodes from Year One of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP50: Welcome to Episode #50 of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, We're coming up on the ONE YEAR anniversary of the podcast and we just hit 20,0...
Peace is Not the Absence of Chaos
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP49: This week, Jean shares a great quote from a refrigerator magnet that got her through lots of chaotic homeschooling moments. This quote is about ...
What I Wish I'd Known When We Started Homeschooling
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP48: Welcome to the back-to-homeschooling episode! As I’m recording this, it’s the beginning of September and many homeschoolers are just startin...
Overthinkers Anonymous
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP47: As homeschooling moms, many of us tend to stay stuck in thinking mode ~ reviewing, ruminating, overanalyzing, and even becoming paralyzed by i...
How to Face Your Homeschooling Fears
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP46: I know as homeschoolers, we often struggle with uncertainty, motivation, even panic and fear. Today, Jean shares what to do when uncertainty and...
5 Things to Consider as You Start Homeschooling
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP45: This episode is for you if you’re wondering whether to choose homeschooling or not. But it’s also for you if you’re already homeschooling ...
Questions Holistic Homeschoolers Ask
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP44: Whether you’re new to Homeschooling, new to holistic or Waldorf-inspired homeschooling, or just looking for a little extra boost on your homes...
Top 10 Lessons from Steiner's 1919 Seminar Course
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP43: Today, we’re talking about the top 10 lessons from Steiner’s 1919 Seminar Course for the first Waldorf teachers, taking those lessons and ...