{"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":"Holistic Cold & Flu Season Support: Home Remedies, Homeopathic Brands, and Prevention Tips for Families Ep. 107","slug":"holistic-cold-flu-season-support-home-remedies-homeopathic-brands-and-prevention-tips-for-families-ep-107","published_at":"2026-01-12T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/holistic-cold-flu-season-support-home-remedies-homeopathic-brands-and-prevention-tips-for-families-ep-107","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/5596ac4b-22e2-4305-9d6e-891cb56732ac.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Christine Furman shares what her family experienced after getting sick the week of Christmas—and the holistic, homeopathic, and simple preventative practices she leans on during cold and flu season. You’ll hear practical reminders (rest + hydration are huge!), prevention strategies you can start now, and a roundup of brands and remedies Christine keeps on hand when symptoms hit. She also connects this conversation back to her “pillars” of Home Education with Ease—because supporting the whole family includes wellness, routines, and real-life teaching moments. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions: What are your go-to holistic supports when someone in your home starts feeling sick? Have you tried homeopathic remedies before? What worked well for your family? What’s one “healthy swap” you’ve made (or want to make) when it comes to immune support? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: Rest and handwashing are two of the simplest (and most powerful) supports when sickness starts. Being proactive matters: elderberry, zinc, vitamin C, hydration, and reducing sugar can help support the immune system before symptoms even hit. Check labels —even “vitamin C” options can include food dye, sugar, and unnecessary ingredients. When appetite drops, it may be your body conserving energy—consider easy-to-digest options like bone broth and applesauce while focusing on hydration. For hydration, Christine recommends coconut water over sugary sports drinks. For fevers: lukewarm baths and gentle comfort measures can support the body as it does its job. 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