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Join Jean Miller, a homeschooling mom of three grown children, for enlightening stories, strategies, interviews, and encouragement to help you thrive as a homeschooling parent. In each episode, Jean helps you let go of the overwhelm and get in touch with inspiration. You CAN create a homeschool life you love. And here on this podcast, we keep it sweet and simple to help you develop the confidence you need to make homeschooling work for your family. Look for new episodes every Monday.
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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 until we’re deep ...
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 in the manual. It’...
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 “enough” learning r...
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 school classrooms,...
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 flexible tool that suppo...
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 to keep the thread...
EP245: Feeling like your homeschool rhythm is a little unsteady right now? You don’t need to start over ~ and you don’t need a brand-new plan. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares one gentle, powerful idea: rhythm anchor points. Instead of reworking your entire day, you’ll learn how one small, steady moment can bring calm and stability back into your homeschool ~ especially during the slower, heavier, winter months. This episode invites you to simplify, notice wha...
EP244: In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean is joined by members of the Taproot Team to share gentle, practical tips for getting back to homeschooling after the holidays ~ or after any kind of break. January can feel surprisingly hard for homeschoolers. While September brings fresh notebooks and new energy, January often arrives with fatigue, self-doubt, and the nagging feeling that we’re already behind. This episode is an invitation to slow down, reset seasonally, and re...
EP243: January often brings pressure to plan, reset, and have it all figured out. But what if the new year is asking for something gentler? In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean invites you to welcome the new year without a plan (yet) and return to your center before making any homeschooling decisions. Inspired by a quote from Rainer Maria Rilke, we explore why orientation comes before action and how creating space allows clarity to emerge. Perfect for homeschooling parent...
EP242: Discover four simple ways to bring more balance, calm, and connection to your homeschool during the holiday season. Learn how to simplify traditions, preview plans, maintain gentle rhythms, and support your child through the seasonal swirl. Plus, hear how Handwork + Stories can help your family enjoy meaningful, low-stress learning all December long. Join the Inspired at Home community https://artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome Find the Show Notes here&nb...
EP241: Struggle isn’t a setback ~ it’s part of the learning process. In this episode, we’re discussing how to welcome productive struggle in that powerful space where challenge leads to confidence, deeper understanding, and real growth. As homeschooling parents, it can feel uncomfortable to watch our kids wrestle with something new, but this gentle kind of struggle is essential for learning. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more homeschool...
EP240: You might feel like homeschooling would be easier if you could just find the right curriculum. But here's the truth: your homeschool will thrive if you focus on rhythm over curriculum. It’s not about the curriculum. It’s about the rhythm and bringing more ease and simplicity into your homeschooling days. In this episode, you’ll learn about the 2-day lesson rhythm inspired by Waldorf education, why it works with how our brains actually learn, and how rhythm can help you feel more ...
EP239: In this episode, Jean shares a simple way to craft age-appropriate homeschool lessons by pairing story-rich content with a focused skill goal, all within a spiral model of learning that lowers pressure and builds depth. Practical steps, planning tools, and holiday tweaks help you simplify and stay connected. Here's what we're talking about: • DAP as a lens for child-centered teaching • Content versus skills and why it matters • Story-first lessons that anchor meaning • Spiral learning...
EP238: 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 way, your child's learning doesn't just happen magically in tidy grade-level packages. Rather, it happens along a path that sometimes spirals backwards or follows detours or even sk...
EP237: Ever penciled “mental math" for next Tuesday and that morning, realized you had no idea what problems to use? This conversation digs into the quiet reason homeschool plans stall: we schedule the when and skip deciding the what. In this episode, Jean shares how a few concrete choices ~ specific words, page numbers, prompts, and simple activities ~ turn a hopeful calendar into lessons that actually happen. You’ll hear why observation and preparation matter, how to be decisive without ov...
EP236: Ease into your homeschool year with affirmations to calm your mind and ground your rhythm. 🌿 In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares uplifting affirmations for homeschooling parents that bring more confidence, peace, and connection to your days. Perfect for Waldorf inspired homeschoolers ~ or anyone wanting to start the back-to-homeschool season with more presence, simplicity, and joy. ✨ Join the Inspired at Home community https://artofhomeschooling....
EP235: As a new homeschool year begins, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the lessons, subjects, and plans we think we need to start right away. But what if “enough” looks much simpler than we imagine? In this episode, Jean shares why starting with self-care ~ and then layering in activities gradually ~ creates a calmer, steadier rhythm for both you and your children. Discover how to celebrate small wins, embrace simplicity, and begin your year with confidence and peace.🌿 Join the Inspired...
EP234: 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 bring art to their children at home. Robyn and Jean explore how art makes learning more memorable while also building key skills like focus, perseverance, and problem-solv...
EP233: You are enough, just as you are. If you are a homeschooling parent endlessly wondering if you are measuring up, then these simple words can carry profound power. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean invites you to pause the endless striving and settle into a moment of genuine self-acceptance. Join the Inspired at Home community https://artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode233/ Sen...
EP232: What does Waldorf homeschooling look like in 2025? How has the homeschooling landscape and the Waldorf homeschooling movement changed? And what remains steady at the heart of Waldorf homeschooling? Join Jean on the Art of Homeschooling podcast this week to explore the changing landscape of Waldorf homeschooling as families seek a more connected, creative, and holistic approach to educating their children at home. Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling.com/episod...
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