Art of Homeschooling Podcast
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.
Episodes
201 episodes since 2020
The Homeschooling Journey: An Update from Jean
EP199: What if you could navigate your homeschooling journey with confidence and clarity? Join Jean as she invites you to step into her 25+ year homeschooling journey, offering a treasure trove of insights and heartfelt stories in this episode ...
September 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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12:21
The Perfectly Imperfect Homeschool
EP198: Ever caught yourself endlessly tweaking your homeschooling plans without actually starting? It's time to break free from "procrastiplanning" and embrace the journey with confidence! Join Jean on the Art of Homeschooling podcast as we tac...
September 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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9:35
The Fourth Grade Basket
EP197: Looking for tips and strategies to transform homeschooling your fourth grader into an inspiring and manageable journey? Welcome to this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, where we uncover the secrets of homeschooling fourth gra...
September 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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11:44
4 Questions to Go from Stuck to Unstuck
EP196: Feeling stuck in your homeschooling? Discover how to break free from overwhelm and confidently make decisions in your homeschool with four transformative questions to help you overcome the overwhelm. In this episode, Jean shares actionab...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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10:51
Pause & Reflect to Reconnect with Your Homeschool Purpose
EP195: Imagine starting your homeschooling day with a calm sense of purpose and ending it with a moment of peaceful reflection. In this episode, Jean shares how incorporating a simple daily practice into your day can transform your homeschoolin...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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10:50
Don't Forget to Let the Learning Rest
EP194: Does your homeschooling journey feel like it's all go, go, go? In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares a transformative idea that might be the very key to unlocking deeper learning for your children: the art of l...
August 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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8:27
Block Learning is Fantastic for Homeschooling
EP193: What if a simple shift in your homeschooling approach could make lesson planning easier and learning more effective for your children? Discover the transformative power of block learning in this week's Art of Homeschooling podcast. We re...
July 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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21:24
The Third Grade Basket
EP192: What if the key to your child's independence lies in the transformative year of third grade? This episode promises a treasure trove of insights, from the dreamy state of early childhood to the burgeoning self-awareness and curiosity that...
July 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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12:22
Planning Your Own Homeschool Main Lesson Blocks
EP191: What if you could transform your homeschooling journey into a series of unforgettable milestones? Listen up as we talk this week about creating engaging and immersive main lesson blocks for your homeschool. This episode is packed with in...
July 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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12:30
Affirmations for Homeschooling Parents
EP190: Feeling overwhelmed by self-doubt and comparison as a homeschooling parent? Discover how the power of affirmations can transform your mindset and empower you to become a more confident, effective educator for your children. We all know t...
July 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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11:44
Create Your Homeschool Vision First
EP189: Can starting with a vision instead of a curriculum revolutionize your homeschooling experience? Discover how to create a personalized, realistic plan that meets your child's unique needs and aligns with your family's lifestyle in this ep...
July 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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9:24
A Conversation with Barbara Dewey, My Mentor
EP188: How can simplifying your homeschooling journey bring more joy and effective learning into your household? Join us this week on the Art of Homeschooling podcast, where we have an enlightening conversation with my mentor and dear friend, B...
June 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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36:45
The Second Grade Basket
EP187: What if stories hold the secret to your child's learning journey? This episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast reveals how the timeless tales of Aesop, like The Fox and the Grapes, can deeply resonate with the second-grade c...
June 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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20:31
Gardening with Children
EP186: What if you could cultivate in your children a love for growing things? Listen in as we explore the numerous benefits of gardening with children. From improving mood and reducing stress to fostering a love of fresh, homegrown food, garde...
June 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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12:55
The First Grade Basket
EP185: When is the right time to start first grade in your Waldorf-inspired homeschool? This episode captures the fascinating shift from the informal, story-rich kindergarten days to the more structured and rhythmic two-day lesson plan of first...
June 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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21:17
Can I Create My Own Homeschool Curriculum?
EP184: Ever find yourself drowning in a sea of homeschool curriculum choices, or feel like you've just not cracked the code on how to teach your kiddos at home? Listen up as we pull a favorite episode from the Art of Homeschooling podcast archi...
May 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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16:45
Foreign Language Learning at Home
EP183: How can we help our children learn a foreign language at home? Try using stories! Listen in as Jean talks with Jennifer Moscato of One Third Stories all about how stories and hands-on activities can help parents teach a foriegn language ...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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37:52
The Kindergarten Basket
EP182: Discover the power of oral language development through the simple cadence of nursery rhymes, and how your child's environment becomes their most profound classroom, filled with stories, music, and the undeniable freedom of outdoor play....
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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15:04
Mindful Mothering: Embracing the Journey, Imperfections and All
EP181: As I reflect on the ups and downs of my own mothering journey, I can't help but recognize the transformative power of embracing imperfections and learning to care for myself intentionally. Whether Mother's Day is on the horizon or you're...
May 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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10:35
Finding Your Flow as a Homeschooler
EP180: Have you ever considered that the secret to a seamless homeschooling rhythm might actually be about tuning into your own needs as a parent? Take a cue from Elizabeth Gilbert's book, Big Magic, and join Jean Miller to explore how dedicati...
April 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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17:10
Homeschooling with Waldorf: Getting Started
EP179: Want to discover how to get started with Waldorf homeschooling? In today's episode, you'll hear all about the three essential elements of Waldorf education along with specific steps for getting started with homeschooling so you can craft...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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19:01
Beautiful Books That Connect Kids to Nature
EP178: This week on the podcast, we're exploring how the natural world can play a role in our homeschooling adventures. I'm sharing a treasure trove of resources to help you get outdoors more with beautiful books full of hands-on experiences an...
April 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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12:53
How to Homeschool Multiple Ages at the Same Time
EP177: Do you wonder how to homeschool with multiple ages? It's a very common question! So let's explore the complexities and some solutions to homeschooling multiple ages with the Waldorf approach. No matter what ages your children are, listen...
April 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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23:14
Setting Boundaries
EP176: Embark on a journey of self-discovery with us as we unravel the threads of healthy boundary setting in our personal lives, a conversation that holds particular significance for homeschooling parents juggling the demands of their children...
April 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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20:24
How to Set Up Your Nature Table
EP 175: Spring has sprung, and with it comes the opportunity to invite the outdoors into your home with the charming tradition of a nature table. In this latest episode, we show you how to set up a nature table, a seasonal tableau that not only...
March 25, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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13:13