{"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. 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In this episode, we take the conversation one step deeper by exploring how stressful life situations, nervous system dysregulation, and increased screen exposure can impact a child’s ability to focus, process information, and develop strong reading skills. Christine shares real-life experiences from families navigating medical challenges and major life disruptions — seasons where routines shifted, survival mode took over, and learning understandably became more difficult. You’ll learn how the brain prioritizes safety before learning, why missed foundational skills may surface after stressful seasons, and how parents can gently rebuild confidence and academic progress with supportive routines and intentional connection. This episode offers encouragement and practical guidance for families who may feel their child is “behind,” reminding you that growth is always possible with the right support and pace. Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s questions: Have you noticed changes in your child’s learning during stressful seasons? What helps your child feel calm, safe, and ready to learn? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways: A child’s brain prioritizes safety and emotional regulation before academic learning Stressful life events can temporarily impact memory, focus, and reading confidence Missed foundational skills can be rebuilt with patience, routine, and intentional practice Movement, outdoor time, and multi-sensory learning support nervous system regulation Excessive screen exposure can overstimulate the brain and…","meta_description":"Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about raising confident readers and understanding why many children are currently struggling with reading. 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