Art of Homeschooling Podcast

Jean Miller
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Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, where homeschooling mentor Jean Miller helps parents create a personalized homeschooling experience that's simple, creative, and doable. Each episode offers practical homeschool planning tips, daily rhythm ideas, creative teaching strategies, and encouragement to help you homeschool with confidence. Build a homeschooling life you love. Rooted in rhythm, creativity, and connection.New episodes every Monday.

  1. You Are the Emotional Thermostat

    6 DAYS AGO

    You Are the Emotional Thermostat

    Send us Fan Mail EP255: What if the most important part of your homeschool isn’t the curriculum ~ but you? In this episode, Jean explores how you are the emotional thermostat and how your presence shapes the entire learning environment. Learn how awareness, self-care, and small resets can create a more connected, grounded homeschool.  Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode255/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    14 min
  2. From Overwhelmed to Intentional

    27 APR

    From Overwhelmed to Intentional

    Send us Fan Mail 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. Find the show notes here. https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode253/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    11 min
  3. School Principal to Homeschool Mom

    20 APR

    School Principal to Homeschool Mom

    Send us Fan Mail 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 principal who stepped away from the system to homeschool her three children. Together, they explore what really changes when you leave traditional education ~ especially the mindset shifts, the unlearning, and the courage it takes to trust yourself and your child in a new way. If you’ve been searching for the “best homeschool curriculum,” feeling pressure to keep up, or trying to recreate a classroom at home, this conversation offers a calmer, clearer path. Jean and Mandy discuss letting go of comparison, questioning benchmarks, and redefining progress as real growth for the child in front of you. They also tackle the socialization myth and what healthy social development actually requires from parents ~ whether kids attend school or not. You’ll hear practical ideas for creating a daily rhythm, embracing family-style learning, and setting realistic expectations for formal instruction. This episode is full of encouragement and permission to skip what your child already knows, protect childhood, and follow the “sparks” that bring learning to life. If you enjoy this kind of grounded homeschooling encouragement, subscribe, share this episode with a homeschooling friend, and leave a review so more parents can find us. Find the Show Notes here Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    45 min
  4. What Happens When You Learn This in Real Life?

    13 APR

    What Happens When You Learn This in Real Life?

    Send us Fan Mail 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 really changes when you move from learning about homeschooling to actually practicing it in real life. If you’ve been stuck in research mode or wondering why things aren’t clicking yet, this episode will help you take the next step. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why understanding something isn’t the same as being able to do itWhat actually changes when you begin practicing (even imperfectly)How community accelerates your confidence and growthSimple ways to move from “learning mode” to “doing mode” this weekWhy real-life experience—not more information—is what you need most✨Ready to move beyond theory and start doing?   👉 Come to the Taproot Teacher Training ~ a hands-on, in-person weekend in August where you practice bringing your homeschool to life alongside a supportive community. https://artofhomeschooling.com/taproot 👉 Join the online community, Inspired at Home, to get the guidance you need. https://artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome Find the Show Notes here at https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode252/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    15 min
  5. The Hidden Cost of Curriculum Hopping

    6 APR

    The Hidden Cost of Curriculum Hopping

    Send us Fan Mail 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 in it. It’s not just money. It’s the slow slide from clarity into confusion. And then we begin to lose our confidence. Join the Inspired at Home community https://artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome  Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode251/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    13 min
  6. How to Make Any Homeschool Curriculum Work for Your Unique Child

    30 MAR

    How to Make Any Homeschool Curriculum Work for Your Unique Child

    Send us Fan Mail 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’s in how you adapt it. ✨ Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode250/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    12 min
  7. Stop Starting Over Every Spring

    23 MAR

    Stop Starting Over Every Spring

    Send us Fan Mail 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 really looks like this time of year.  Check out our Book Hearth Guides here https://artofhomeschooling.com/bookhearth Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode249/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    12 min
  8. But What About Socialization?

    16 MAR

    But What About Socialization?

    Send us Fan Mail 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, private school classrooms, and decades of homeschooling, we talk honestly about what “socialization” actually looks like for homeschoolers as compared to school settings. Listen in for concrete examples of homeschool social opportunities, from play dates to volunteering. Join the Inspired at Home community https://artofhomeschooling.com/inspiredathome  Find the Show Notes here  https://artofhomeschooling.com/episode248/ Registration for the Taproot Teacher Training 2026 is now open. Join us Aug 6-9 in northeast Ohio for 4 days of hands-on workshops, the lively arts, meaningful conversations, and time in nature. This year is our 20th anniversary—what a special time to gather with me, and the Taproot Team of experienced homeschooling mentors. Find Taproot 2026 details and register here.  Support the show Thanks for listening! 💜  ▶️Let's Connect! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/art.of.homeschooling/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/artofhomeschoolingwithjean Website https://artofhomeschooling.com

    8 min
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Welcome to the Art of Homeschooling Podcast, where homeschooling mentor Jean Miller helps parents create a personalized homeschooling experience that's simple, creative, and doable. Each episode offers practical homeschool planning tips, daily rhythm ideas, creative teaching strategies, and encouragement to help you homeschool with confidence. Build a homeschooling life you love. Rooted in rhythm, creativity, and connection.New episodes every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Jean Miller
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Art of Homeschooling Podcast
  • Show Website
    Art of Homeschooling Podcast

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