Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Episodes
My Favorite Books for Homeschoolers
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP42: In this episode, Jean shares her five favorite books for homeschooling parents and why she recommends them. Whether youāre new to homeschoolin...
Details About the Taproot Teacher Training + FAQs
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BONUS EPISODE: In this bonus episode, Jean shares all about the Taproot Teacher Training, a live weekend online for homeschoolers every August. If you...
How Waldorf Homeschoolers Always Find a Way to Make It Work
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP41: Fourteen years ago, a small but spirited group of parents gathered in central Ohio at Barbara Deweyās Taproot farm for the first ever Taproot ...
Getting Started with Homeschooling
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP40: Those new to homeschooling often ask, āWhere do I start?āIf youāre wondering that too, youāre in the right place! Because thatās exact...
5 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Holistic Homeschooling
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP39: Listen in as Jean share her tips regarding the top 5 most frequently asked questions about holistic homeschooling. Perhaps your questions are si...
How to Feel Better as a Homeschooling Parent
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP38: Listen in as Jean shares seven strategies for how to feel better as a homeschooling parent. So many of us feel inadequate. We wonder if weāre ...
How Do I Decide Homeschool Grade Level?
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP37: Wondering what grade your child should be in? Listen in for advice on how to decide homeschool grade level for your child. We'll look at th...
Holistic Hands-on Homeschooling: The Guiding Principles
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP36: What exactly is holistic homeschooling? Listen in for the 10 guiding principles of holistic hands-on homeschooling. Having some guiding principl...
Rein in Your Homeschool Planning
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP35: Let's talk about homeschool planning! And specifically, how to rein it in! Because honestly, this is a real bugaboo for homeschoolers. So w...
Create a Simple Summer Rhythm
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP34: Listen in for some wonderful ideas about summertime rhythm and how you can bring a sense of calm and fun to your family.A summer break helps eve...
Celebrating Your Homeschool Year
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP33: Want to know what you can do to keep from having the end of your homeschooling year just fizzle out? Celebrate your homeschool year and all the ...
The Story of the Everlasting Tree School: a Conversation with One of the Founders, Amy Bomberry
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP32: In this episode, Jean talks with Amy Bomberry, one of the co-founders of The Everlasting Tree School. The Everlasting Tree School was founded in...
How to Be More Decisive in Your Homeschool
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP31: Wherever you are on your homeschooling journey, whatever is on the horizon for you, this episode can help you move forward with more confidence ...
Encouragement for Moms
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP30: Welcome to this Motherās Day episode! This is for all of you moms out there, recorded just before Motherās Day weekend. Particularly for all...
Holistic Homeschooling: A Day in the Life
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP29: Homeschoolers (old and new) often wonder just how to bring everything together. From stories to math skills, chores to family dinners, our days ...
How To Use That Curriculum You Purchased
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP28: That question all new homeschooling moms ask, āWhat curriculum should I buy?ā seems like a logical question. But itās really the wrong que...
Movement Games & Activities for Homeschoolers
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP27: Today, Jean talks with special guest, Brian Wolfe of Waldorfish, all about movement games and how to bring these to children. They talk about be...
Three Questions to Ask Yourself So You Can Finish Your Homeschooling Year Strong
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP26: When the end of your homeschool year is in sight, we sometimes feel discouraged or like we need to somehow catch up before we wrap up our year. ...
Four Age-Old Truths About Educating Children
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP25: In this episode, Jean shares some age-old truths about educating children. These are the facts of what works well when raising and teaching our ...
Looking Back on Homeschooling
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP24: In this episode, Jean looks back on 25+ years of homeschooling - what she misses, what she doesn't miss, and what she wishes she'd don...
Weaving the Lively Arts Into Our Lessons
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP23: Have you ever wondered WHY the Waldorf approach is built around the arts? For many of us, these artistic activities draw us in to the method. An...
Pets In Our Homeschool
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP22: From the time my kids were little, weāve had pets in our homeschooling household. I have so many fun stories to share, along with 3 things I t...
Homeschooling Simplified
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP21: Sometimes as homeschoolers, we need to scale back and simplify.Whether itās because of a pandemic, a sick family member, a new baby, or mamaā...
Conversations with Moms Who Love Inner Work
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP20: Listen in as Jean talks with three different homeschooling moms who are each talking about their homeschooling journey. How they've found w...
Starting Where You Are, Each Time
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP19: As homeschoolers, we so often think we should be further along than we are. We should know more, do more, accomplish more. Today, Iām here to ...
What to Do When You Get in Your Own Way
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP18: I donāt know about you, but sometimes Iām my own biggest obstacle as a homeschooling parent.Ā Are you getting in your own way, too?Ā Here ar...
4 Ways to Lighten Your Homeschool Mindset
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP17: How we think and what we believe about the world, about our children, about our homeschooling, affects what we think, how we feel, act, and reac...
Stories Make Great Teachers: A Conversation Between Two Homeschooling Moms
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP16: In this episode, two homeschooling moms (Jean Miller and Alison Manzer) share our love of books with you. And talk together about a recent YA (y...
What the Pandemic Has Taught Us About Teaching and Learning
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP15: This pandemic year has been challenging for so many of us on so many levels. Parents and teachers and children alike.Ā And lately, I've bee...
Rhythm + Inner Work = Your Superpower
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP14: Today, let's talk about your superpower. Did you even know you have a superpower as a homeschooling mom?Ā Well, you do! And here it is: Rhy...
Create a Simple Morning Routine for a Strong Start to Your Day
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
EP13: If you feel like youāre serving others all day long as a homeschooling Mom, with very little time for yourself, then it's time to create ...
Inner Quiet and Self-Reflection
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP12: Listen in as Jean offers you a super simple practice for inner quiet and self-reflection. Three steps to start your homeschooling day from a pla...
Remember to Celebrate YOU!
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP11: As homeschooling mamas, we sometimes get lost in the celebration shuffle.Ā Sometimes we feel overstretched or even underappreciated.Ā Todayās ...
3 Ways to Find Community as a Homeschooler
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP10: The truth is that homeschooling can be a bit lonely. So we need to find ways of building community as homeschoolers. For ourselves and our child...
Welcome Winter with the Window Star Challenge
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP9: Making folded paper window stars is a magical way to bring more warmth and light into our homes no matter what season it is.Check out how to make...
Homeschooling is Really More Art Than Science
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP8: The unique way a homeschooling lesson unfolds is a magical combination of you, the homeschooling parent, and your child. Along with the material ...
Practicing Gratitude as a Family
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP7: Letās talk about gratitude today. š Because Gratitude is really the starting point. Itās the foundation for resiliency - that elasticity o...
Simplicity Holidays
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP6: Holidays can sometimes be stressful. But here in this episode, Jean shares a few of the most helpful concepts from the book, Simplicity Parenting...
Celebrating Festivals as a Family
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP5: In this episode, Jean shares the benefits for celebrating festivals, a simple structure for planning a festival, and three tips to keep in mind w...
Why Are We Homeschooling? How to Write Your Family Vision
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP4: A written vision statement can REALLY help to guide you on your homeschooling journey and as a family!Ā In fact, it can act as a compass as you a...
Relax Into Your Homeschool Rhythm
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP3: Rhythm is all about organizing your homeschooling day. In this episode, you'll discover how to create a homeschool rhythm that can help you ...
A Conversation with My Homeschooling Mentor, Barbara Dewey
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP2: In this episode, Jean has a conversation with her mentor, Barbara, who helped her keep things SIMPLE & DOABLE in her homeschool. You'll ...
Homeschooling is a Journey
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
EP1: Homeschooling is a long game for sure, and sometimes we all need to be reminded of that. In this episode, you'll hear some highlights of Jea...
Intro to the Art of Homeschooling Podcast
10 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TRAILER EPISODE: This is the trailer episode for the Art of Homeschooling podcast. Join Jean Miller, mother of 3 and homeschooling mentor, as she give...