{"podcast":{"title":"The Home Education with Ease Podcast","slug":"the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","podcast_index_feed_id":6755835,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/homeeducationwithease/","website_url":"https://christinefurman.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/013ce605-d276-4f72-8481-64a16688a8dd/Podcast-Tiles.jpg","author":"Christine Furman","episode_count":135,"summary":"Let's redefine what it means to educate our kids at home, ditch the stress, embrace the joy of learning, and set your family up for a lifetime of success! Welcome to The Home Education with Ease Podcast, I’m your host, Christine Furman, a certified Elementary and Special Education teacher, homeschool mom, creator of the EduPlay Learning method and curriculum, Best-Selling Co-Author and founder of EduPlay® Learning and Momspiration412® Worldwide. It’s my mission to help you raise lifelong learners and embrace a holistic approach to education at home. I believe learning truly happens all the time. From the moment our children are born, we’re shaping their education through meaningful connections, real-world experiences, and a variety of learning methods. Each week I share practical strategies, hands-on learning activities, and resources to help you meet the unique needs of every learner in your family. Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, a business owner, or balancing work and homeschool, I would love to help you build a flexible, enriching education for your child and connect you with a community that values education just as much as you do. Subscribe for more resources on all thing…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T12:17:34.567430+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835"},"episode":{"title":"4 Reasons Parents Get Stuck Planning Their Homeschool Year (And How to Move Forward) Ep. 134","slug":"4-reasons-parents-get-stuck-planning-their-homeschool-year-and-how-to-move-forward-ep-134","published_at":"2026-07-20T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/4-reasons-parents-get-stuck-planning-their-homeschool-year-and-how-to-move-forward-ep-134","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835","url":"https://christinefurman.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ba047a8e-a25e-4015-8001-3529ce917452.mp3","summary":"Have you ever found yourself staring at curriculum options, scrolling through homeschool Facebook groups, or saving Pinterest ideas, only to feel more overwhelmed than when you started? You're not alone. In this episode, Christine continues the conversation from Episode 133 by addressing one of the biggest struggles parents face when planning their home education journey: overwhelm. Instead of searching for the \"perfect\" curriculum, Christine encourages parents to step back, gain clarity on their family's vision, and create a personalized learning plan built around their unique child. She shares the four common roadblocks that keep families stuck, explains why comparison steals confidence, and offers practical encouragement for creating an education that aligns with your family's values, priorities, and goals. If you've been second-guessing your decisions or wondering where to begin, this episode will remind you that you don't need more recommendations, you need a plan that fits your family. Christine also invites listeners to join her upcoming free live workshop, Build Your Child's Personalized Learning Plan , where she'll walk families through creating a customized roadmap for the upcoming school year. Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week's questions: Which of the four roadblocks do you struggle with most: fear of making the wrong decision, comparison, trying to do everything, or forgetting your \"why\"? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Clarity and confidence are more valuable than collecting more curriculum recommendations. The best educational decisions begin by understanding your child's unique strengths, needs, and learning style. 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