{"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":"Learning Through the Holidays: Turning Traditions into Meaningful Lessons Ep. 103","slug":"learning-through-the-holidays-turning-traditions-into-meaningful-lessons-ep-103","published_at":"2025-12-15T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-home-education-with-ease-podcast-6755835/learning-through-the-holidays-turning-traditions-into-meaningful-lessons-ep-103","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/6483c641-05bf-48b2-a640-bdca2c171d43.mp3","summary":"In this heartfelt Christmas mini-series episode, Christine shares how her family has found more peace and joy this December — not by doing less, but by being intentional about what truly matters. From baking cookies and budgeting for gifts to creating new family traditions, she shows how each moment can become a meaningful learning experience. Christine dives into the beauty of “Christmas School” — turning December into a month of hands-on, heart-filled learning that blends life skills, academics, and faith. She shares stories of how her children, Ella and Alex, are learning math through baking, budgeting through gift-giving, and reading and writing through holiday projects — all while creating lasting memories together. Whether you’re traveling, preparing for the holidays, or just trying to keep your days peaceful and productive, this episode reminds you that real learning happens in real life. 💖 Join the Conversation: Head over to the Home Education with Ease Facebook Group and answer this week’s question:  How are you bringing learning into your holiday activities? Share your answers with the community, ask questions, or DM Christine! Takeaways:  You don’t have to separate school from life — every activity can be a teaching moment. Baking offers rich opportunities to practice fractions, measurement, time, and communication. Gift-giving teaches budgeting, generosity, and gratitude. Hands-on experiences create meaningful learning that sticks. Your family’s goals and rhythms matter — lean into what brings peace and connection. Kids learn best when they’re invested, curious, and having fun. December can be a month full of life lessons if you slow down and see the learning in it all. 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