Art of Homeschooling Podcast
Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, where homeschooling mentor Jean Miller helps homeschooling parents create a personalized plan that's simple, creative, and doable so they can homeschool with confidence. New episodes every Monday.
Episodes
256 episodes
From Overwhelmed to Intentional
EP254: Feeling stuck in homeschool overwhelm? In this episode, Jean shares how to go from overwhelmed to intentional by using simple filters to make clearer, more confident decisions.
School Principal to Homeschool Mom
EP253: What happens when a school principal becomes a homeschool mom? Listen in as two former educators talk about their choice to homeschool. In this episode, Jean is joined by Mandy Davis of Home Built Education, a former public school princi...
What Happens When You Learn This in Real Life?
EP252: You can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and still feel unclear about how to actually do homeschool lessons.In this episode of the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, Jean shares why that gap exists ~ and what re...
The Hidden Cost of Curriculum Hopping
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 tea...
How to Make Any Homeschool Curriculum Work for Your Unique Child
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,...
Stop Starting Over Every Spring
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 Home...
But What About Socialization?
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 bra...
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Why the Curriculum Isn't the Problem
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...
Just Show Up
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 matter...
You Don’t Need a New Rhythm ~ Just One Steady Anchor
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...
Tips for Getting Back to Homeschooling After the Holidays
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...
Welcoming the New Year Without a Plan (Yet)
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 withou...
Revelry + Renewal: Four Ways to Stay Balanced Through the Holidays as a Homeschooler
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 season...
Welcoming Productive Struggle: Helping Kids Learn Without Giving Up
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.<...
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Rhythm Over Curriculum: The Key to a Thriving 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...
Crafting Age-Appropriate Homeschool Lessons
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, ...
Teach Your Child, Not a Grade
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 ot...
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The WHEN vs. the WHAT of Homeschool Planning
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 e...
Affirmations to Ease Your Back-to-Homeschool Season
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 confi...
When Simple is Enough in Your Homeschool
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 w...
How Art Anchors Learning at Home
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
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You Are Enough
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 Homeschool...
Waldorf Homeschooling in 2025
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 Homeschoo...
Discover the Joys of Making Toys by Hand: A Conversation with Jessica Bentson
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 parent...
