{"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":"Breathing, Behavior & Brain Development: What Every Parent Should Know with Dr. Leslie Pasco Ep. 113","slug":"breathing-behavior-brain-development-what-every-parent-should-know-with-dr-leslie-pasco-ep-113","published_at":"2026-02-23T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/breathing-behavior-brain-development-what-every-parent-should-know-with-dr-leslie-pasco-ep-113","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/ab58210f-4511-4575-99f7-81d71117aedc.mp3","summary":"In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with Dr. Leslie Pasco, founder and CEO of MyoWay Centers for Kids, to explore a topic that many families have never been told to consider: how your child breathes. Dr. Leslie is a former general dentist of nearly 30 years who made the bold decision to retire from clinical dentistry to focus on one critical issue she believes is at the root of so many modern childhood challenges—sleep-related breathing disorders and improper jaw and airway development. We discuss: Why children today are experiencing more behavioral challenges than ever before How mouth breathing activates the fight-or-flight response The connection between sleep, hyperactivity, and focus Why jaw development has changed over thousands of years How non-invasive myofunctional therapy can transform a child’s sleep, behavior, and long-term health If you’ve ever wondered whether there might be a deeper reason behind your child’s focus struggles, emotional regulation challenges, night terrors, snoring, congestion, or orthodontic needs, this conversation will open your eyes. This episode beautifully aligns with our heart for getting to the root cause and supporting children in growing into confident, thriving learners, at home and beyond. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions: Have you ever noticed your child breathing through their mouth during the day or night? Has your child struggled with sleep, snoring, congestion, or night terrors? What was your biggest “lightbulb moment” from this episode? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Mouth breathing is not harmless, it activates the body’s fight-or-flight response. 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