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/ Send Jean a text message....
Jul 14, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 233
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/episode232/ If this ...
Jun 30, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 232
EP231: Jessica Bentson's journey into toymaking began with a heartfelt desire to provide her children with natural playthings she couldn't afford to buy. That spark of inspiration has grown into Toymaking Magic, her membership that helps parents create beautiful handmade toys regardless of their crafting experience. In this conversation, Jean and Jessica talk about the value of handmade toys and open-ended play. Jessica shares why simple projects like beanbags make the perfect starting point for...
Jun 16, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 231
EP230: Banish homeschool burnout with these nine simple tips aligned with Waldorf-inspired homeschooling so you can reignite your enthusiasm and bring joy back into your days with your kiddos. The tips in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast get to the heart of the matter ~ connection. We all experience burnout and fatigue at some point on our homeschooling journey. And it’s so important to be able to identify when you’re burning out, so you can reset and rest. And then get back to c...
Jun 09, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 230
EP229: Ever felt like you're drowning in curriculum overwhelm? The secret to Waldorf-without-the-box is creating a custom curriculum for your homeschooling journey. You are not alone! Many homeschooling parents purchase one curriculum after another, desperately trying to follow someone else's plan only to feel perpetually behind and increasingly frustrated. Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education, never wrote a standardized curriculum. Instead, he encouraged teachers to observe their st...
Jun 02, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 229
EP228: Let's talk about why and how to celebrate your homeschool journey! Ever find yourself staring at unfinished lessons, math workbooks, or art projects at the end of the year? If you're feeling that familiar weight of disappointment about what didn't get accomplished this year, you're not alone. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling, I discuss why shifting our focus toward what did happen strengthens the learning, builds connections, and creates positive momentum in our homeschools. Wh...
May 26, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 228
EP227: Sometimes we homeschoolers have a tendency to make things more complicated than they need to be. The truth is that simplicity is power! When you finally land in a place of simplicity, you can stop spinning your wheels and take action. Get yourself out of the weeds and back on the path with the power of simplicity. In this episode the Art of Homeschooling podcast, I share four easy to understand ideas to harness the power of simplicity . Find the Show Notes here https://artofhomeschooling....
May 19, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 227
EP226: "Falling behind" might be the most common worry among homeschooling parents, but it's based on a misunderstanding of how learning works. When we measure ourselves against arbitrary timelines and standardized expectations, we miss the beautiful truth that homeschooling allows us to follow our children's natural development. The Waldorf approach offers remarkable wisdom here through its spiral curriculum ~ a thoughtful progression where subjects unfold with increasing complexity as children...
May 12, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 226
EP225: Freedom thrives within structure and simplicity, not rigidity. This is a powerful truth that I've learned on my journey to embrace the freedom of homeschooling. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, you'll hear my thoughts about the precious opportunity that homeschoolers have to truly see and respond to the children before us, customizing learning experiences without the constraints of external requirements that stifle creativity and individualized approaches. After years ...
May 05, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 225
EP224: Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling podcast! Today I’m addressing a common homeschooling question about simplifying your curriculum to work for YOUR family. If you’re feeling lost, behind, or overwhelmed…you are not alone. In this episode, I share three super helpful shifts that can transform how you approach planning and implementing lessons for Waldorf-inspired homeschooling. Create a more joyful and sustainable homeschooling experience by approaching your curriculum like a beautiful bu...
Apr 28, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 224
EP223: Sharing poetry with children captivates their imaginations, builds connections and empathy, and fosters language development necessary for literacy. In honor of National Poetry Month and Poem in Your Pocket Day , I bring you this episode all about the lively art of poetry. Listen in for ideas about collecting poetry, writing found poems, sharing seasonal poetry with your children, using poetry related to your current topic of study or main lesson block, and studying individual poets . Sha...
Apr 21, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 223
EP222: Ever feel like if you could just find the right curriculum, everything would fall into place? You're not alone! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, I'm diving into why it's never one size fits all, especially when it comes to curriculum. I’ll share why Waldorf education was never meant to be about following a script, and why the magic happens when we focus on the children in front of us, not just the tasks in front of them. Whether you’re someone who loves structure or yo...
Apr 14, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 222
EP221: Understanding how to develop a hands-on learning experience before offering an explanation can change everything about your homeschool teaching! On this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean breaks down this powerful approach to teaching which is based on the work of Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Waldorf education. As home educators, when we allow children to experience concepts firsthand before explaining theories or principles, we preserve their natural wonder and curiosity...
Apr 07, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 221
EP220: Life’s challenges sometimes demand that we slow down or scale back, whether we like it or not. You always have permission to pause! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares her own recent experiences of navigating stress, uncertainty, and caregiving while reflecting on past homeschooling seasons filled with ups and downs. She reminds us that scaling back is not a failure ~ it’s part of the rhythm of life. With warmth and honesty, Jean explores the mindset shift tha...
Mar 31, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 220
EP219 : Life has a way of throwing unexpected curveballs our way, and homeschooling adds unique layers to these challenges. Have you ever found yourself wondering how to keep your educational journey on track amidst the chaos of life's unpredictable events? Join Jean Miller as she shares personal insights from her own family's experience homeschooling through challenges and finding resilience amidst the chaos. This episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast is a heartfelt guide to transforming ...
Feb 24, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 219
EP218 : A question from the Art of Homeschooling community inspired this podcast episode covering the concept of deep vs. wide from a Waldorf homeschooling perspective. In this episode, Jean describes how to build a main lesson block around a significant and pivotal event in the course of human development. This idea can be applied to teaching any topic from world or national history to geography and science. Jean illustrates the development of a main lesson topic through the "deep dive wave" an...
Feb 17, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 218
EP217 : It’s time for our favorite winter read-alouds for cozy homeschool days! In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares three read-aloud strategies and a list of her favorite winter read-aloud books which you'll find at www.artofhomeschooling.com/episode217. As you’ll hear in the episode, stories speak directly to our hearts and the best stories hold heartwarming illustrations and vivid, descriptive text within their pages. Stories are the very marrow of homeschooling, e...
Feb 10, 2025•21 min•Season 1Ep. 217
EP216: Rather than getting bogged down by decision fatigue or overwhelmed by curriculum choices, learn how establishing a consistent rhythm can bring ease and confidence to your homeschooling day. The topic of this week’s podcast episode is how to re-create your rhythm. In this episode, Jean discusses simple, adaptable homeschool rhythm ideas and also offers encouragement to embrace the power of rhythm over rigid schedules. Rhythm is the heartbeat of your home and the starting point from which a...
Feb 03, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 216
EP#215 : Ever wake up feeling like you’re already behind before your homeschooling day even begins? If you’re feeling out of sorts, the best remedy to renew and inspire you is a tiny dose of inner quiet and my simple morning routine for homeschool moms (or dads or grandmas or sisters, etc). Trying harder is NOT the answer. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean shares a simple morning routine for homeschooling parents following the acronym ME ~ meditate and exercise. If you’re...
Jan 27, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 215
EP214 : Dear homeschooler, do you feel guilty for taking time for yourself yet overwhelmed by the daily demands of homeschooling? Find your inner light. Listen in to a homeschooler’s guide to renewal in this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast. Jean dives into the power of the seasons and the turning point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox as an auspicious time to double up on emotional and physical self-care. Imagine taking a few minutes each day with the intention of r...
Jan 20, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 214
EP213 : Imagine a homeschooling journey where learning side by side builds your child’s capacity to learn and ignites a love of lifelong learning at the same time. That’s what we’re getting into on the podcast this week! Jean shares three stories from homeschooling mums just like you who discovered their passions through U.S. history, world history, and science. As a homeschooler, you are not solely responsible for imparting all the knowledge your children need to know about the world. When you ...
Jan 13, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 213
EP212 : Harness the energy of a fresh start to transform your homeschooling journey this year. In this episode of the podcast, Jean shares three new strategies to kindle your inner spark and inspiration after a transition such as the holiday season and New Year's. Sometimes, the post-holiday shift can be even harder than the beginning of a brand-new homeschooling year in the fall. Jean's three strategies will help you embrace this season's emphasis on inner growth so you can feel more grounded a...
Jan 06, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 212
EP211 : The holiday season can be extra crazy for homeschooling families. But along with the preparations and festivities, do you crave a little time to pause and rest? You might feel like it’s not even possible! So listen in as Jean shares a simple grounding technique that can help you feel calm and rejuvenated, no matter how hectic your schedule is. This is a short, simple activity that uses the five senses to anchor you in the present moment. You might even share this practical tool with your...
Dec 16, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 211
EP210: Welcome to the final episode in the Ages & Stages series all about homeschooling eighth grade! In this episode, Jean shares how the Waldorf-inspired approach supports the development of the eighth grader with subjects such as modern, history, physics, chemistry, human physiology, algebra, and geometry. If this sounds intimidating or your memories of these topics from your own educational journey are foggy, don't worry. No one covers it all! Your goal as a home educator during the eigh...
Dec 09, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 210
EP209: Welcome to a deep dive into the science of reading and Waldorf education. On this episode of the podcast, Jean is joined by her assistant Sarah to share with you new insights about the literacy journey through the holistic lens of Waldorf education. Waldorf education, since its founding in 1919, has evolved significantly. And homeschoolers are in a unique position to weave together “responsible innovation” in the Waldorf movement with new insights and research about human brain developmen...
Dec 02, 2024•46 min•Season 1Ep. 209
EP208: Dear homeschooler, ever feel like life’s chaos is hijacking your brain? Listen in as experienced homeschooler and mentor Jean Miller offers you a permission slip for simple. Our brain often misinterprets emotional stress as physical danger, which is a phenomenon known as amygdala hijacking. In this episode of the podcast, Jean offers practical strategies that will be a balm for your nervous system. The 20-20-20 Rule and Handwork + Stories can provide much-needed ease and simplicity for ti...
Nov 25, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 208
EP207: In this episode ~ effectively homeschooling grade seven for a transformative year. Listen in to the podcast as Jean explores Waldorf-inspired homeschooling grade seven. Including the seventh grader’s physical, emotional, and cognitive growth . Hear strategies to craft a learning experience that not only satisfies your child’s burgeoning curiosity but also nurtures their self-exploration. This is a year for nurturing growth and connection. You’ll also hear ideas about the themes of study f...
Nov 11, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 207
EP206: Juggling homeschooling lessons during busy seasons can feel overwhelming and discouraging . But what if you could shift your mindset to help you navigate? Because the truth is ~ it’s never all or nothing! Join Jean on the podcast as she uncovers how to transform fears, anxiety, and self-doubt into self-assurance with personal anecdotes from her homeschooling journey and simple, doable ideas. When anxiety and overwhelm surface in homeschooling, mini-blocks can offer an easy way to create s...
Nov 04, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 206
EP205: Have you ever considered the power of reflection? Reflection can truly transform your homeschooling journey. In this episode, you'll hear how reflection uncovers new possibilities and cultivates gratitude, leading to significant breakthroughs and increased compassion in your homeschool. Listen in as Jean shares practical tips and insightful questions to guide your reflective practice. This is the very same practice Jean leads homeschoolers through every month within the Inspired at Home c...
Oct 28, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 205
EP204: Discover the magic of making geology and the Roman Empire come alive for your sixth grader with the Waldorf-inspired approach to homeschooling. In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling podcast, Jean invites you to explore how the lively arts and compelling stories can transform these subjects from mundane to magnificent. Reflecting on her personal homeschooling journey with her three children and insights from countless families, Jean gives you practical tools and resources to foster a...
Oct 21, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 204
